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Leaders from Core Cities and combined authorities discuss fiscal devolution at a UKREiiF roundtable hosted by The MJ and IMPOWER.

Fiscal devolution: a moment England can act on

A UKREiiF roundtable explored how fiscal devolution can align economic growth with social outcomes – and why now is the...
Best Places to Work

IMPOWER named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026

This recognition reflects the strength of IMPOWER’s culture and the role its people play in delivering meaningful, lasting impact.

MCA AWARD FINALISTS

Recognising Talent and Impact: IMPOWER’s MCA Awards Finalists

Two IMPOWER colleagues have been shortlisted for this year’s MCA Awards, recognising their impact and contribution to delivering meaningful outcomes...

Financial Sustainability in SEND: What We Heard, What It Means, and What Comes Next

Read our summary of our shared learning session exploring what financial sustainability in SEND really means – and what needs...
HMFA Roundtable Sponsored by IMPOWER

When Doing Nothing Is the Bigger Risk: Reflections from the HFMA – IMPOWER Roundtable

Health finance leaders across the UK are confronting a pivotal moment for transformation – where inaction now carries greater risk...
Image showing the Preparing for Adulthood report co‑produced by ADASS and IMPOWER. Two copies of the report are displayed alongside an open spread featuring photography, charts and key data insights, presenting the publication as an evidence‑led report grounded in lived experience and analysis.

Preparing for Adulthood Report ADASS 2026

Key challenges, emerging best practice and recommendations for local, regional and national change.

IMPOWER and Dorset Accepting Council for Disabled Children's SEND Award

Turning ambition into delivery – Dorset’s SEND award winning journey

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement. Huge congratulations to Gill Howard and the team at Mountjoy Special School for winning the SEND...

Local government funding fault lines – uncovering the council neighbours with the biggest variances in funding.

Fair Funding map 2026 One of the biggest questions we’ve been asked following our publication of the top 10 productive...
Graphic promoting a roundtable titled “Embracing complexity in transformation”. Text reads “ROUNDTABLE”, “CIPFA Public Finance”, and “in association with IMPOWER”, with a teal background showing hands connecting puzzle pieces and icons representing public services.

Embracing complexity, moving beyond planning within year, within organisations to seizing opportunities to benefit place

Timed to coincide with the launch of the IMPOWER Complex Transformation Academy, I joined a Public Finance round table event...

SEND reform and inclusion – insights from 100+ local system leaders

SEND reform is one of the most significant system shifts facing local services today. The drive toward genuine inclusion has...