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Relational by Default: Sustaining the Impact of Changing Futures

How do we make relational, person-centred approaches the norm - not the exception - in public services? In this webinar, Mutual Ventures' Andrew Laird was joined by Collette Le Van-Gilroy, SRO for Changing Futures Surrey, and Mark Smith, Visiting Professor of Public Service Innovation at Manchester Metropolitan University and Former SRO for Changing Futures Northumbria to discuss sustaining the impact of Changing Futures. The government’s current public service reform agenda is clear: move away from top-down, one-size-fits-all solutions and instead empower local areas to test, learn and grow.  The Changing Futures Programme is a powerful example of this in action. With a £91.8 million investment, 15 local partnerships across England have been supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantage through relational approaches and embedding a culture of learning and iteration. But with national funding confirmed only until March 2026, the challenge is clear: How do we avoid this becoming a ‘cult project’ - innovative but isolated - and ensure this important work doesn't end when the funding does? Too often, public money is lost “between the silos” of fragmented services. Relational approaches offer a way to unlock these hidden resources, reducing duplication and enabling more effective, joined-up support.