I'm so proud to be launching our new joint publication, 'Stories of Collaboration in Advocacy' at next week's AGM on Tuesday afternoon. The report, produced in association with national development charity Locality, showcases 5 stories of joint working and partnership between independent advocacy organisations. We have featured stories from Devon, Cheshire, Lancashire, London and Hampshire and each tells an inspiring tale of how advocacy organisations worked together to improve access to advocacy for local people. The starting points for collaboration are all very different - some were to respond to gaps in provision, others were commissioner led, other still just involved 'common sense'. And the outcomes are similarly varied, although all the participants were able to identify lessons from the process.
It's great to think that even in these cash-strapped, competitive times, advocacy organisations are still able to make time for partnership, and that a sense of community still exists within the sector. It may be this sense of community that carries us through the next, difficult stage in our history.
'Stories of Collaboration in Advocacy' will be available in hard copy at the AGM and in PDF format as of 13th September. More details from our website. To book a place at the AGM email info@actionforadvocacy.org.uk
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
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Good publication, and needed. It seems to me that as advocacy organisations we've strong shared values and principles than many other types of organisation. That's what makes our community powerful.
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