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Consultant and social entrepreneur
Robert Ashton is a social entrepreneur, campaigner and bestselling business author. His 12th book, How to be a Social Entrepreneur,was published by Capstone in October 2010.
He works with grassroots organisations, charities, schools, social enterprises and housing organisations, helping them become more entrepreneurial, and has advised government on the subject of social enterprise.
Locally, Robert is a vice patron of Norfolk Community Foundation, an organisation he helped establish, and chairs Human Library UK CIC, a new organisation that challenges prejudice.
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Did you huddle securely indoors with your family during the snow last week or did you attack the slippery surroundings with gusto? Robert Ashton reflects on a very British obstacle.
Fact: charity shops enjoy an unfair advantage on the high street. And that's not good for anybody's business, says Robert Ashton.
Community isn't led by government, so why wait for it to tell you what to do, protests Robert Ashton.
Voluntary sector people need to step out of their comfort zone and learn the language of business if they are to unlock new income streams, advises Robert Ashton.
The majority of charities must now fend for themselves, but what are the alternatives to traditional fundraising? Robert Ashton offers some words of wisdom on the phenomenon of a new social impact model.
The recent riots have done more to illustrate the concept of Big Society than the government has achieved since the last election, says Robert Ashton.
In light of the recent Catholic Care appeal decision, Robert Ashton asks if donors would rather their money went in pockets of barristers or towards helping gay couples to adopt a child.
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20 May 2013
A shifting political atmosphere is putting power in the hands of the inexperienced, warns Robert Ashton.
9 May 2013
Ian Allsop muses on the unattractive political career prospects of a charities minister.
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20 May 2013
A shifting political atmosphere is putting power in the hands of the inexperienced, warns Robert Ashton.
9 May 2013
Ian Allsop muses on the unattractive political career prospects of a charities minister.
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