Blog
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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BlogAI and the future of funding applications: Risks, realities and responses for grantmakers
Read more: AI and the future of funding applications: Risks, realities and responses for grantmakersAI is dramatically changing the funding landscape. Many funders are experiencing greater volumes of…
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BlogThe 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating Risk
Read more: The 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating RiskBy Alexandra Parker Of all the Open and Trusting commitments, it’s ‘accept risk’ that…
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PublicationListening to what really matters
Read more: Listening to what really mattersFour stories of how communities shape health and wellbeing Connecting Health Communities, 2023-25 This…
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BlogFrom automation to empathy: AI in Open and Trusting grant-making
Read more: From automation to empathy: AI in Open and Trusting grant-makingOpen and Trusting grant-making is grounded in patience, empathy and kindness. At its heart…
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BlogFrom voice to power: Making young people partners in the NHS
Read more: From voice to power: Making young people partners in the NHSYoung people across the country are actively shaping health services in significant ways. They’re…
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BlogBuilding Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaboration
Read more: Building Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaborationWith more children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties and many facing long…
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PublicationEnhancing stability and responsiveness: How multi-year unrestricted funding enables organisations to support young people
Read more: Enhancing stability and responsiveness: How multi-year unrestricted funding enables organisations to support young peopleIn 2023, the Co-op Foundation funded 13 organisations that work with young people as…
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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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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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PublicationAnchored to purpose: Staying true to charity mission in choppy waters
Read more: Anchored to purpose: Staying true to charity mission in choppy waters‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings designed to help trusts and foundations…
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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…