Robert Ashton

Robert Ashton

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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When ignorance is far from bliss

A shifting political atmosphere is putting power in the hands of the inexperienced, warns Robert Ashton.

Margaret Thatcher, courtesy of the Margaret Thatcher Foundation

The former PM and the banker's actions faced consequences in different generations. Robert Ashton discusses their very different responses to a problem born from a shared interest.

The case for handing over the reins

New policy initiatives such as the Localism Act may have more potency in the hands of a younger generation of decision-makers, argues Robert Ashton.

When was the last time you made a decision?

People not process should be in charge of making decisions, says Robert Ashton.

As Tories gleefully dismantle the state and public services withdraw, what's left to fill the gap? Those well-off, well-meaning people who have the spare time and energy to run a social enterprise, a school, a library and their nearest roundabout do not live in the areas that are most in need of intervention and services.

» Sweeping change: riots and the Big Society

Hoe down or show down?

A charity has a big decision to make. But Robert Ashton is unsure of whether the charity will be able to make it.

Florence Nightingale, image credit: H Lenthal

Words can be used to excuse the inexcusable, says Robert Ashton, as he reflects on the report into Stafford Hospital.

Have you got form?

Do you often feel, despite your qualifications, that you're not taken seriously? Robert Ashton reflects on why personal experience carries weight.

Image credit: John Brightley

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.

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When ignorance is far from bliss

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A shifting political atmosphere is putting power in the hands of the inexperienced, warns Robert Ashton.

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