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Money, power, philanthropy, religion. And that’s just Wednesday.
BCS does field trips to the hallowed halls of philanthropy and religion. We find Genghis Khan, lots of banks and some very nice people.
Sep 18
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Alex Evans
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Beyond Charity. Part Two: beyond socialism?
What role could charity play in a world with greater economic equity?
Aug 8, 2025
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Alex Evans
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Against ‘Impact’: how the language of 'care' is making a comeback.
'Impact' and 'outcomes' are giving way to a language of love, care, and hope in charities and non-profits. Why?
Aug 22, 2025
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Alex Evans
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Austerity Again (Part One): Who are the workshy scroungers?
Mar 25, 2025
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There Sure Were a Lot of 'Philanthropists' on That Island....
Feb 13
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Alex Evans
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Charity 2025: Well, That Was a Sh*tshow
Dec 17, 2025
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Alex Evans
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The New Nonprofit Precariat: what’s with all the freelancers...?
Oct 17, 2025
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Alex Evans
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UK Charity Crash: are there just too many non-profits?
Jul 18, 2025
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Alex Evans
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Is Philanthrocapitalism Ending?
Mar 27
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Alex Evans
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A Holding Post: Some Podcasts
BCS is back next week: meanwhile, enjoy real live human speech from me and BCS...
Sep 11
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Alex Evans
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A UK Nonprofit Summer Special
Burnham, Charity Commissions troubles, and Salsa. Expect politics, news, and more rude jokes than usual.
Jul 24
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Alex Evans
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BREAKING NEWS: UK Charities Rediscover Spine
Politics, power, and possibilities at the UK Third Sector Conference
Jul 3
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Alex Evans
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What Would a Reform Government Hold for Civil Society?
Yes, you do have to think about it. Meanwhile, hot steaming piles of news from the charity world and beyond.
Jun 12
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Alex Evans
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UK Nonprofit Politics Roundup: May 2026.
It's a quick rundown of the UK nonprofit newseses, because you all looked too comfortable.
May 22
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Alex Evans
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Time for a Nonprofits Union?
Hmmm. Maybe... Plus, the NCVO flap, and the Southport Inquiry.
Apr 17
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Alex Evans
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Is Philanthrocapitalism Ending?
The fate of Buffett's Giving Pledge offers an insight into the prevailing ideology of Trump-era autocratic elites.
Mar 27
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Alex Evans
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Society. Politics. Nonprofits. Exploring the politics of charity and philanthropy.
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