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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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BlogKnow Your Numbers: How Local Action is Preventing Strokes in Cumbria
Read more: Know Your Numbers: How Local Action is Preventing Strokes in Cumbria“What could we do to prevent people having strokes in the first place rather…
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Blog“It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grants
Read more: “It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grantsFlexible funding is one of the clearest ways funders can show trust in the…
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BlogJane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
Read more: Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of ResearchersIVAR is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Jane Hatfield Award, supporting…
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BlogFrom charity advocate to funder convert: The case for flexible funding
Read more: From charity advocate to funder convert: The case for flexible fundingThe evidence is clear: flexible funding – unrestricted grants, multi-year commitments – enables charities…
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BlogEngaging under-11s in youth voice: Learning from experts
Read more: Engaging under-11s in youth voice: Learning from experts‘Fine.’ We’ve all heard that one word response when asking a child about their…
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BlogMeet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding system
Read more: Meet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding systemThe creation of the Open and Trusting grant-making movement was inspired by charities’ calls…
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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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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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BlogCAST and IVAR: Bridging the charity / funder gap, to drive insight-led AI adoption
Read more: CAST and IVAR: Bridging the charity / funder gap, to drive insight-led AI adoptionIt is increasingly clear to us that informed adoption and worthwhile use of AI…
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How can Polarity Management help navigate complexity in partnership working?
Read more: How can Polarity Management help navigate complexity in partnership working?Tackling complex problems requires us to work in partnership across sectors. In most cases,…
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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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BlogSupporting the next generation of researchers with The Jane Hatfield Award 2025
Read more: Supporting the next generation of researchers with The Jane Hatfield Award 2025IVAR and The Ubele Initiative are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications…