Even in the context of a policy black hole, it is still possible to deliver affordable housing opportunities if you choose the right model and engage the right people. Drawing on our recent experience in this space, we’re sharing our insights for those looking to get...
We first crossed paths with Digital Storytellers at Hub William Street, a thriving co-working space with an abundance of my favourite house plant, Devil’s Ivy. Digital Storytellers develop and share powerful, purposeful stories as well as building the capacity of...
One of the best things about working at Spark is the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from an array of for-purpose organisations. Despite marked differences between organisations, industries and sectors, we find that there are numerous similarities and we...
Working at Spark means constant exposure to inspiring and innovative companies working in the for-impact sector. Instead of keeping that knowledge and the associated feel-good feelings to ourselves, we’re keen to share pertinent insights that could benefit the social...
Earlier this month, Sparkies Laura and Abi participated in the Innovation in Community Engagement conference, hosted by Collaboration for Impact. The conference provided crowdsourced insights and practical advice on community engagement that is highly relevant for...
I was recently talking with a colleague about how it’s time that we, as a sector, revolutionise our approach to impact measurement. This got me thinking about another component of the for-purpose sector that might benefit from being shaken up a little:...