Peter Harlock, Chief Executive of ComRes, delivered this presentation at the free Forum for Change seminar on working with a hung parliament on Thursday 27 May 2010. The Forum for Change is a national network of campaigners and policy workers across the community and voluntary sector. For more information about the Forum for Change please visit www.forumforchange.org.uk.

1. A “dynamic” Political Landscape for charities but not a wasteland! ComRes Presentation to Forum For Change Thursday 27th May 2010 by Peter Harlock, Chief Executive www.comres.co.uk

2. Not a wasteland but need to navigate and influence in a very targeted way New political landscape/players 2. New Policy Priorities 3. Will it last? 4. “So whats” for not-for-profits

3. 1. A Changed Political Landscape The Changes: The Government itself 2. Parliament 3. “Quangocracy”

7. Cost-effective/money saving ideas will be looked at

8. Fluid and dynamic -> take influencing opportunity NOW with ministers and MPs i.e. before the summer

9. For more information or to receive a quote please contact Simon Thwaites at simon.thwaites@comres.co.uk or on 0207 340 4523 www.comres.co.uk