Three Rocket Scientists give an insight into their day-to-day work […]
Strange Bedfellows? BIDs and Civil Society
Do BIDs have a role in the changing infrastructure which supports London’s civil society? This blog explores challenges to overcome if BIDs are to be reliable partners of a modern civil society […]
Ten years on from Invisible Islington…
Ten years ago marked the publication of a ground-breaking piece of ethno-graphic research which continues to impact on our work and that of our many clients and partners today. The Cripplegate Foundation commissioned Rocket Science to shine a light on the poverty in one seemingly affluent inner-London borough and to explore the factors that make it so entrenched and to re-think the actions needed to tackle it. […]
GLA review – harnessing the capital’s giving
Rocket Science’s review for the Greater London Authority argues that the Mayoral priority of enabling “good growth” provides a modern narrative for harnessing corporate philanthropy The GLA commissioned Rocket Science to undertake a review of civic philanthropy against a backdrop of extensive reflection about the future of civil society in the capital.[1] At a […]
Rocket Science review of philanthropy for the GLA
Earlier this year Rocket Science were commissioned by the Greater London Authority to produce a Review of Philanthropy in London. As you may know, last week Centre for London published More, Better, Together: A Strategic Review of Giving in London; this follows earlier calls for action, from the London Fairness Commission (2016) and Charities Aid […]
Working with Young People – Insight from our team
This week we ask some of our Rocket Scientists What is important for services working with young people? Over the last year, we have evaluated a range of programmes supporting young people. Our clients include the Wise Group, Venture Trust, Scottish Waterways Trust, Princes Trust, and Centrepoint. This work has given us the opportunity to […]
London and philanthropy – an opportunity for the Mayor of London?
Heather McLoughlin looks at what Rocket Science is doing to help the Mayor of London and the GLA understand the importance of civic philanthropy to London. Read here to find out what you can do to get involved. London is a city of contradictions. Home to more billionaires than any other city in the world […]
What makes a charity strong? (Hint: it’s not the computers…)
Rocket Science has helped many charities understand their strengths and weaknesses through our Organisational Strengths Review service. James Turner highlights what we have learned about their needs. What makes a charity strong? Is it the people? The ethos? The work that they do? Just possibly the resources that they have? Over the past two years, we […]
2017 Rich List . Challenges and opportunities for London
John Griffiths reflects on the opportunities for London by rethinking philanthropy in the capital. The Sunday Times’ publication of the Rich List 2017 shows that the rich are getting richer. The wealthiest 1000 individuals, who enjoy a combined total wealth of £685 billion, saw this increase by 14%, or £82.5 billion, in the last year.[1] […]
Funders fix your forms! Here’s how
Forms, forms, forms – a necessary evil in grant-making, but how can we make them less frustrating for applicants and funders? James Turner gives his advice! Endless questions. Impossible questions. Pointless questions. These are the Big Three faults of funding application forms. I’ve been on both sides of the fence – both designing the forms […]