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Welcome to the Messy Middle
08 Apr
2026

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 Impact Model
07 Apr
2026

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

Hannah Lazell joins The Change Arc as Senior Associate
17 Mar
2026

Hannah Lazell joins The Change Arc as Senior Associate

The Change Arc welcomes Hannah Lazell as Senior Associate, bringing over 17 years’ experience across Parliament, local government

Small Changes, Big Impact: Building Trust in Schools and Communities
17 Nov
2025

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

We are opening the door to new talent
13 Nov
2025

We are opening the door to new talent

The Change Arc is entering a new phase. Over the last three years we have grown steadily and built a reputation for helping leaders,

The Next Chapter of Our Work with MMU
16 Oct
2025

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

IRI Insights: Seeing the Whole Picture (Pt 2)
29 Sep
2025

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

IRI Insights: Stop Avoiding the Tough Conversations
19 Sep
2025

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

From Barnsley to the Bigger Picture: What Community Energy Looks Like on the Ground
13 Jun
2025

From Barnsley to the Bigger Picture: What Community Energy Looks Like on the Ground

The Change Arc’s recent visit to Energise Barnsley highlights what’s possible with local energy leadership. Rob reflects on what

Levelling Up Your Leadership Series: 08 – Ethical Leadership
07 Mar
2025

Levelling Up Your Leadership Series: 08 – Ethical Leadership

Ethical leadership isn’t just about doing the right thing, it’s about your values, accountability, and the way your decisions

Levelling Up Your Leadership Series: 07 – Visionary Leadership
28 Feb
2025

Levelling Up Your Leadership Series: 07 – Visionary Leadership

Welcome back to the Level Up Your Leadership series, where we’re breaking down the skills that drive real impact. So far, we’ve

Levelling Up Your Leadership Series: 06 – Knowledge & Experience
21 Feb
2025

Levelling Up Your Leadership Series: 06 – Knowledge & Experience

Welcome back to the Levelling Up Your Leadership series, where we’re breaking down the skills that believe to drive practical impact