Directory of Social Change
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is an independent charity in the United Kingdom which provides information and training to the voluntary sector.[1] Led by chief executive Debra Allcock Tyler, DSC’s activities bring it into contact with around 20,000 voluntary sector organisations each year.[2] DSC is largely self-sustaining and earns around 95% of its income through the sale of publications and training. DSC is a registered charity, limited by guarantee. The trustees of the charity are also members and directors of the company.[3]
Vision and mission
DSC’s stated vision and mission are:
- A vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change
- A mission to be an agent connecting givers, influencers and service deliverers[4]
Activity
DSC’s main activities include:
- Training in the areas of fundraising, finance, human resources, information and communication, law, management and governance, personal development, policy and campaigns
- Researching and publishing reference guides and handbooks
- Providing subscription funding websites detailing sources of funding for the voluntary sector from trusts and foundations, the government and companies
- Running conferences, seminars, briefings and fairs including Charityfair
- Campaigning and policy work,[5] focusing on championing the needs of small and medium voluntary sector organizations[6]
History
The Directory of Social Change was established in 1975 by Michael Norton who wanted to publish books looking at change in key social issues. From there he moved into publishing information on fundraising and organising training courses. In 1988, Luke FitzHerbert became co-director with Michael Norton and together they established DSC’s Liverpool office. In 1992, DSC organized the first Charityfair. In 1995, Norton and FitzHerbert stepped down as co-directors and Mike Eastwood was appointed as their successor. In 2001, Eastwood stepped down and Debra Allcock Tyler was appointed.[7]
In 2012, around 40 staff worked in their London and Liverpool offices.
References
- ↑ "Directory of Social Change (DSC) - Civil Society - Directory - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits". Civil Society. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "The Directory of Social Change - IFC Wiki". Wiki.internationalfundraisingconsultancy.com. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ Directory of Social Change, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2010, Directory of Social Change, 2010.
- ↑ "Directory of Social Change : About Us". Dsc.org.uk. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/search/Articles/
- ↑ "Directory of Social Change (DSC) | National Council for Voluntary Organisations". Ncvo-vol.org.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Debra Allcock Tyler - Civil Society - Who's who - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits". Civil Society. Retrieved 6 July 2012.