Jill Hopkinson
jillhopkinson.bsky.social
Jill Hopkinson
@jillhopkinson.bsky.social
Community, voluntary sector and rural, research and policy. Dog carer, cricket fanatic and exiled Northerner. Views my own.
Sharing because this makes perfect sense and for Benjamin Zephaniah’s beautiful poem.
October 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Reposted by Jill Hopkinson
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.

The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.

Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NAVCA agrees with DCMS Secretary of State Lisa Nandy that partnership with VCSE is essential for renewal - we look forward to this developing effectively with local authorities and health systems.
July 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Here at NAVCA we agree. Our members support voluntary and community organisations working on the frontline. Say hi to our colleague Jess Sumner she fill you in on our work #localinfrastructure #VCS #communities
Excited to be at today’s summit of government, civil society and the impact economy. I’ve long believed that the change we desperately need will only come if all sectors act together. Let’s hope today marks a real beginning.
July 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This is a really helpful overview of the key points from a complex and nuanced research programme on local VCSE support infrastructure like, CVS or voluntary action organisations. Well worth a 5 min read. #local #localgoverment #VCSE #localinfrastructure #health #communities
pbe.co.uk PBE @pbe.co.uk · Jul 15
Strong communities require strong support. Local Civil Society Infrastructure (LCSI) enables charities to collaborate and influence local decisions. Funding cuts have weakened support, causing community suffering. It's time to invest in local impact.

Read more 👉 pbe.co.uk/insights/why...
Why local civil society infrastructure matters – and what we found out | PBE
Every day across the country, charities, community groups and volunteers do incredible work to support their communities. But many of these groups are small, local, and often working on their own. To ...
pbe.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#NAVCAConference25 Rob MacMillan from Sheffield Hallam helping us explore research demonstrating power of local VCSE infrastructure #localinfrastructure
May 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Setting up for the #NAVCAConference25 dinner in Sheffield. Looking forward to seeing colleagues from #localvcseinfrastructureorganisations and to a full day of speakers and workshops tomorrow
May 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@nicolesykes.bsky.social good example of high quality VCS support for #refugee #asylumseekers through partnership working facilitated by local VCSE infrastructure organisation, see Westmorland and Furness case study www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Working with Local Infrastructure Organisations to engage smaller VCFSE organisations: Good practice guide
This good practice guide sets out some simple, practical steps that councils can take to work with infrastructure organisations in order to strengthen and engage effectively with smaller Voluntary Com...
www.local.gov.uk
December 3, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Reposted by Jill Hopkinson
November 26, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Well worth 10 minutes of your time to listen to this. Highly instructive and very moving.
November 22, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Some important points from Rebecca Mear, CEO of local VCSE support organisation Voscur. Let’s get communities more involved in deciding what they want to achieve from government funding www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/poor-ti...
‘Poor timing’ for Civil Society Covenant, parliamentary group hears
www.civilsociety.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 2:35 PM