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We feature the voices of charities, foundations and public agencies we work with, and share our take on both opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector.
Recent blog posts
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Blog“Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining change
Read more: “Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining changeYou have a cross-sector health partnership in your local area with a shared vision…
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PublicationAccepting risk: why it matters in grant-making
Read more: Accepting risk: why it matters in grant-makingRisk is inherent in any grant, project, or enterprise – there is no venture…
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BlogBeyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and Practice
Read more: Beyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and PracticeAs part of my internship with IVAR, ‘systems change’ was one of the topics…
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PublicationDoing more with less
Read more: Doing more with less‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a programme of online support for charity leaders, facilitated by members…
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PublicationAct with urgency
Read more: Act with urgencyIn an increasingly turbulent and challenging environment, where there is high and growing demand…
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BlogWhat does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?
Read more: What does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?Building effective health and care solutions or services that address complex community needs and…
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Publication‘Show me, don’t tell me’
Read more: ‘Show me, don’t tell me’The Power of Youth Charter (POYC or the Charter), aims to recognise young people’s…
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BlogBank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted funding
Read more: Bank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted fundingBackground Social exclusion, disadvantage and deprivation remain huge priorities to address in Scotland. Levels…
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PublicationThe strength in everyone’s voices
Read more: The strength in everyone’s voicesThe Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) was inaugurated on 1st…
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PublicationMulti-year funding: Building community in Camden
Read more: Multi-year funding: Building community in CamdenIn 2015, after a year of consultation, the London Borough of Camden committed to…
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Publication“Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary Sector
Read more: “Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary SectorWorking in the voluntary sector poses challenges for everyone; it is a demanding path…
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Blog‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-making
Read more: ‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-makingThis autumn, we’re flipping grant reporting on its head for the second time and…