Alison Body
Alison Body is a Lecturer with the Centre for Philanthropy, in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, at the University of Kent. Previously, she was a CEO of a leading children’s charity and a lead Commissioning Officer for early intervention services for Kent County Council and has significant experience of working closely with voluntary sector organisations and funders to deliver essential services which achieve maximum impact for children, families and communities.
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Children as Change-Makers
Unleashing Children’s Real Philanthropic Power
By Alison Body
How can we help children to grow into kind and compassionate adults? Written with children’s development at its heart, this book is the first to explore global examples of philanthropic citizenship education with younger children.
Children’s Charities in Crisis
Early Intervention and the State
By Alison Body
A decade of sustained change in policy and funding has altered the landscape of children’s early intervention services and changed the role of charities in it. This study reviews the new interplay between public and third sector providers, considering future roles, opportunities and challenges for practitioners, policy makers and volunteers alike.