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Local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) don’t operate in isolation. The conditions that shape them are deeply interconnected, creating positive and negative spirals that can determine success or struggle. New research takes a closer look at how these forces shape local infrastructure, for better or worse, and what this means for the sector.

For local infrastructure organisations and other charities, it’s important to have an up to date, accessible and engaging website, to make sure your communities can easily access support and information online. Find out more here.

For local infrastructure organisations (LIOs), stability isn’t just about funding, it’s about the conditions that help them operate effectively. New research commissioned by NAVCA highlights the stabilising and destabilising forces that shape how LIOs support their communities.

We surveyed members to find out more about their existing partnerships and collaborations, and this learning may provide starting points for LIOs seeking to develop or deepen their relationships with each other in response to changes in local government.

As local government undergoes major changes, NAVCA is committed to ensuring our members and the communities they support are ready to navigate both the challenges and opportunities ahead. In this blog, Maddy Desforges OBE, NAVCA CEO, explores these changes and how NAVCA is working alongside ACRE to support the VCSE sector.

Local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) operate in a highly complex environment, balancing multiple expectations, relationships, and pressures from all directions. New research commissioned by NAVCA highlights just how demanding this role is - and the skills, strategy, and resilience needed to navigate it.