Members of VODG who have subscribed to the VODG central services benchmarking programme are invited to participate in an in-depth learning set meeting hosted by VODG in partnership with Cordis Bright.
This meeting aims to provide valuable insights as Cordis Bright will analyse and present key trends derived from the data submitted by subscribers. The focus will be on organisations of comparable size, enabling meaningful reflection and practical implications for each participant. Attendees will have the chance to participate in a Q&A session, fostering an interactive discussion in which they can share their key takeaways from the benchmarking exercise and exchange experiences with peers.
Before the meeting, all subscribers will receive a copy of the comprehensive report prepared by Cordis Bright. This report will include a detailed analysis of the core data set collected from participants, as well as insights from the deep dive process. The document will highlight both the differences and similarities in central services among the organisations, contextualising these findings within the framework of how various departments function.

Principal Consultant, Cordis Bright


Please note that should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks' notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as a standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Chief Executive, Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
Prior to joining VODG Rhidian’s career spanned a range of senior research, regulation and consultancy roles. He worked in management consultancy across the health and social care sectors and before that in regulation. Earlier in his career Rhidian held academic appointments, leading programmes of social policy research.
Rhidian was educated at the University of York where he also earned his Doctorate.

Chairman and Founder, Cordis Bright
Tom set up Cordis Bright because he wanted to offer a straightforward, intellectually robust and competitive research and consultancy service.
The aim was to provide consultancy and research outcomes that clients could use with confidence when planning for the future. It was also important to Tom that services really were complementary to the expertise and knowledge that clients brought to the table and that the final outcomes really were greater than the sum of the parts.
Although Tom is the Chairman of Cordis Bright he spends most of his time working on consultancy projects mainly with larger provider organisations.
His work is strongly focused on business development and, in particular, mergers and acquisitions, market intelligence and strategic planning. Tom has been working long-term with a range of clients providing ongoing insight and support to assist them in achieving the strategic and operational goals they have set.
As a commentator Tom has been instrumental in the development of the Cordis Briefing which has provided challenging and insightful commentary on the development of social care and supported housing for over ten years.
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