Barely Civil Society

Philanthropy Bro 'wisdom' and wealth

Should we really get 'comfortable' with being around wealth? Plus a general roundup of UK news. Prepare for a ranty one.

Sep 5 • 

Alex Evans

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August 2025

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. About time too.

Aug 22 • 

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 • 

Alex Evans

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July 2025

UK Charity Crash: are there just too many non-profits?

It's crunch time. Who deserves a parachute? Also: Why do we distrust charities? - A historical take. Plus, Superman, Foucault, vampires.

Jul 18 • 

Alex Evans

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Queering civil society: a London Pride special

What can we learn from an LGBT history of love, care, and activism?

Jul 4 • 

Alex Evans

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June 2025

Beyond charity: a glimpse of a socialist future

We need to move past institutions, towards an ethic of abundance, love and care.

Jun 27 • 

Alex Evans

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Growing philanthropy? Or shrinking state?

We may be missing the point about UK philanthropy. And why ideology is not just about ‘bad people’.

Jun 13

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May 2025

Charities: Is it time to quit?

No! Remember what it's all for. Plus: Why charities are like Eurovision. Also: seizing the means of fishy production.

May 23 • 

Alex Evans

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Is it time to retire trustees?

New research on charity trustees shows things aren't changing much. But does the model itself prevent change? Plus, Labour's crossroads: how can they…

May 9 • 

Alex Evans

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April 2025

'Engines of social progress'? Charities, politics, and The Establishment

In most countries, the price of nonprofit status is depoliticisation. But should it be that way? Plus, Anti-trans meanies. And Pope Francis: the least…

Apr 25 • 

Alex Evans

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Trusts and foundations week: Tariffs hit trusts. And is it the 'National Lottery Committee Fund'?

Trump's tariffs will hit trusts… because capitalism. And the National Lottery Community Fund wants you to demonstrate 'community' involvement.... But…

Apr 11 • 

Alex Evans

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March 2025

Austerity Again (Part Two): HOW does this keep happening?

When we ask why people are choosing austerity when it doesn't 'work', we're missing the point. It works brilliantly for those who want it.

Mar 28 • 

Alex Evans

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