The site www.givv.org is simply brilliant. It allows us subtle control what we give and to whom. When you offer someone control it tends to make them feel better about doing something. As a charity donor it allows you/me to make one single monthly payment into an account then choose how to apportion that. If …
Local blogs for neighbourhood managers in Handsworth and Birchfield
Let me introduce you to two new blogs about neighbourhoods in Birmingham, both run by public servants Hands on Handsworth is written by Tracey Thorne – the neighbourhood manager for Handsworth in Birmingham. Be Heard in Birchfield is being nurtured by Yvonne Wager – the neighbourhood manager for that particular part of the city. (Click here …
Looking back at February's Social Media Surgery and a brilliant turnout
Well, it seems sometimes you get what you wish for. February’s Central Birmingham social media surgery had a really good turnout. Nick decided to make me ‘organiser’ for the night and, perhaps, it would have been best if it had been a quiet night. But, largely because everyone was so nice and actually knew a …
Stuff I've seen February 14th through to February 15th
These are my links for February 14th through February 15th: Richard Sambrook: Big Thinker | Big Thinkers – Transparency is the new objectivity Balance used to be the watchword of the regulated UK news environment Now that is not enough. Trust is built through transparency. This can be liberating and it means “showing your workings”- …