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Scope exists to make this
country a place where
disabled people have the
same opportunities as
everyone else. Until then,
we’ll be here.
We’ll provide support,
information and advice
through our services when
disabled people and their
families need us. And we’ll
raise awareness of the
issues that matter. We’ll
keep influencing change
across society until this
country is great for everyone.
Everyday Equality
Everyday Equality, our five-year strategy,
sets out how we will work to drive social
change so that disabled people have the
same opportunities as everyone else.
• We want to support disabled people
to get the best start in life
• We want to support disabled people
to live the life they choose
• We want to support disabled people
to be financially secure
Our Partnerships
At Scope we work as part of many partnerships and coalitions.
Our new strategy, Everyday Equality, sets out how we’ll be a
better partner across the sector. It commits us to share
platforms, resources and expertise.
• Disability Charities Consortium
• Disabled Children’s Partnership
• Care and Support Alliance
• Special Education Consortium
• ERSA (employment)
• Independent Living Strategy Group
• Accessible Elections Working Group
• Disability Benefits Consortium
• Channel 4’s Year of Disability Group
What we love
At Scope we find huge value in working in partnerships and as
part of charity coalitions.
At a time of justifiable scrutiny on charities, we all must ensure
we’re getting the best value for money.
Partnerships and coalitions allow us to:
• Share knowledge and expertise
• Speak with one voice to exert additional pressure
• Unify our message in a crowded media market
• Develop a greater consistency of message
• Not duplicate work!
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Charity coalitions work well when one
organisation takes a lead and galvanises
others behind a clear objective
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• You must, from the outset, set clearly
defined aims and objectives that are limited
in scope, scale and time. It’s not enough to
just believe “we ought to do something”.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Pick your partners. Big tents can be good.
But you must have an alignment of how you
agree to influence. Stonewall and Tatchell.
Scope and DPAC.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Make the case internally. Impact and
influence over brand awareness.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Manage internal resource. Make sure it’s
explicitly acknowledged as part of people’s
annual objectives and development
opportunities.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Always be clear who your audience is. Are
you influencing government behind the
scenes? Are you seeking a media presence?
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Being a good partner means sometimes
stepping aside and giving someone else the
platform.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Feel free to say no. Does this partnership
fundamentally fit with or help you reach
your strategic aims as an organisation?
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Your little book of contacts. Ensure you
open it… just enough. Avoid duplication and
multiple points of contact.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Sign off, sign off, sign off!!
Language, tone of voice and nuance are important to
every organisation. Therefore sign off processes can
be torturous. Always remember the audience and who
you’re trying to influence. Otherwise you’ll have death
by committee.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• When everyone is responsible, no one is.
What we’ve learnt
But working in coalitions and partnerships does come with
unique challenges.
These are just a few of the things we’ve learnt working with
others closely.
• Look beyond the charity sector. Some of the
most effective partnerships I’ve seen have
been with corporates. Channel 4, Virgin
Media etc.
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