Welcome to the Messy Middle

Where ideas go to die politely Every serious idea has to leave the safety of being a good idea. At the start, things are usually clean. The ambition feels sharp. The

The Impact Model

The filter we look at projects through A lot of people talk about impact as if it comes down to one thing. A strong idea. A brilliant leader. A sharper message. A

Small Changes, Big Impact: Building Trust in Schools and Communities

A simple change in Cheshire schools is helping rebuild trust, strengthen communities and give pupils the space to focus and connect

The Next Chapter of Our Work with MMU

We’ve loved kicking off this year’s student consultancy project with the team from Manchester Metropolitan University. This marks the third year of our

IRI Insights: Seeing the Whole Picture (Pt 2)

Over the past few months, more than 100 purpose-led leaders have taken our Impact Readiness Index™ (IRI). We built it as a reflection tool: 40 quick questions,

IRI Insights: Stop Avoiding the Tough Conversations

Over the past few months, more than 100 purpose-led leaders have taken our Impact Readiness Index™ (IRI). We built it as a reflection tool: a short set of