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This second article presenting findings from IVAR’s study of community bridge-building has been published in the first issue of the new UK academic journal ‘Voluntary Sector Review’.   The new journal is sponsored by the Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN) and is an exciting landmark for UK scholars and practitioners who, up to now, have had to rely on  international journals for reading and publishing about the voluntary sector.  

In this, the second of our specially commissioned articles that reflect upon IVAR 10th anniversary year - Julian Ashby - chair of the trustees - takes a different viewpoint and looks back a bit further than our anniversary would suggest.

Julian sees nothing odd in reflecting on a 10th anniversary by wondering whether it ought to be celebrating a 30th instead. Setting IVAR in this longer context illuminates both its origins and the enduring validity of its focus and methodology.

What has been happening on the research into the community ownership and management of assets since you last checked the calendar?  IVAR Project lead - Mike Aiken updates us on progress and looks ahead to the end of the project in January 2011.

The IDe&A hosted a diverse gathering of over 70 in York last week at the second Partnership Improvement Programme (PIP) conference.