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Free ESG Assessment ToolMerger blog: Eastside People’s round table discussions on mergers and partnerships in the charity sector enable charity leaders to learn from peers, share experiences and ask questions in a safe and confidential environment. They are therefore an ideal place for anyone wishing to understand more about the opportunities, risks and processes involved.
Our latest round table was hosted by Cara Evans, Head of Partnerships and Mergers at Eastside People (previously COO, of The Mix). Cara was joined by Liz Searle, CEO of Keech Hospice Care which recently completed a merger with Bedford Daycare Hospice.
Cara and Liz discussed the lessons they have learned from being part of charity merger projects and lead an in-depth question and answer session.
Held under Chatham House rules, no recording was made, but we have summarised below some of the key points related to the main merger topics discussed.
The word cloud highlights some of the main thoughts and topics raised by the charity leaders attending the round table.
There are quite a few benefits to merging charities, but the main one is the opportunity to deliver service improvements to beneficiaries.
You can download Cara’s slides here.
A good move for both organisations and for patients and families. I know it will be the best thing for local people. Well done on working through this sensitively.
Local feedback via Liz Searle, CEO, Keech Hospice Care
Press Release: Good Merger Index Reports Slowdown in Merger Activity
→ Press Release: Good Merger Index Reports Slowdown in Merger ActivityCivil Society: In-depth: Where are all the charity mergers?
→ Civil Society: In-depth: Where are all the charity mergers?About Eastside People Charity Consultancy & Recruitment
→ About Eastside People Charity Consultancy & RecruitmentDelighted to support the merger of Keech Hospice Care and Bedford Daycare Hospice
→ Delighted to support the merger of Keech Hospice Care and Bedford Daycare HospicePress Release: Good Merger Index Reports Slowdown in Merger Activity
→ Press Release: Good Merger Index Reports Slowdown in Merger ActivityCivil Society: In-depth: Where are all the charity mergers?
→ Civil Society: In-depth: Where are all the charity mergers?About Eastside People Charity Consultancy & Recruitment
→ About Eastside People Charity Consultancy & RecruitmentDelighted to support the merger of Keech Hospice Care and Bedford Daycare Hospice
→ Delighted to support the merger of Keech Hospice Care and Bedford Daycare HospicePress Release: Good Merger Index Reports Slowdown in Merger Activity
→ Press Release: Good Merger Index Reports Slowdown in Merger ActivityCivil Society: In-depth: Where are all the charity mergers?
→ Civil Society: In-depth: Where are all the charity mergers?About Eastside People Charity Consultancy & Recruitment
→ About Eastside People Charity Consultancy & Recruitment