Insider knowledge
David Jarvis and Kevin Curley look at how the targets of statutory service providers can obscure the added value provided by specialist local community-based charities
David Jarvis, deputy director of SURGE:
The framework of the Christian faith imperative to live out the Christian gospel in the midst of people who are poor, marginalised and vulnerable means that local faith-based projects are ideally placed to support those in need. This faith mission is embodied in a holistic ethos which focuses on individuals and the underlying causes of specific problems to improve the wellbeing of people and communities.
Author: Kevin Curley
Kevin Curley is chief executive of NAVCA – the national voice of local third-sector infra-structure in England. Previous experience includesdevelop-ment work with VSO and senior local authority voluntary service roles. He was formerly CEO of Headway, the UK brain injury association.
Author: David Jarvis
David Jarvis is a deputy director of the applied research centre in sustainable regeneration (SURGE) at Coventry University, and has established a track record of delivering research and evaluation assignments for a range of public and third sector clients. His main research areas include the restructuring of traditional industries and sectors, enterprise and entrepreneurship and small businesses in both urban and rural contexts.
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