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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.
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PublicationSummary report: The Future for Communities
Read more: Summary report: The Future for CommunitiesThis 18 month research project asked ‘what needs to happen for communities to feel…
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PublicationPatients and communities driving progress in self care
Read more: Patients and communities driving progress in self careThis briefing reports on the Building Health Partnerships Self Care programme and the seven…
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PublicationThe value of small
Read more: The value of smallIn-depth research into the distinctive contribution, value and experiences of small and medium-sized charities…
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BlogGrant reporting is broken. Can we fix it?
Read more: Grant reporting is broken. Can we fix it?‘Funder-led. Bureaucratic. Time-consuming. Misunderstood.’ These are words used to describe grant reporting by six…
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PublicationBriefing One: Improving self care at a local level.
Read more: Briefing One: Improving self care at a local level.Are you interested in how STPs are working with the voluntary sector and local…
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BlogDrowning in jargon? Squeaky ducks may be the answer
Read more: Drowning in jargon? Squeaky ducks may be the answerIVAR associate Charlotte Pace reflects on how language impacts partnership working.
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Three public sector leaders on why they work with the voluntary sector
Read more: Three public sector leaders on why they work with the voluntary sectorWorking with the voluntary and community sector is a great way to deliver local…
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IDEAL Community Action’s experience of strategic review
Read more: IDEAL Community Action’s experience of strategic review‘We understood that for long term sustainability the organisation needed to go through a…
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BlogForget about the strategy, business plan and theory of change: start with what you want to do and why
Read more: Forget about the strategy, business plan and theory of change: start with what you want to do and whyThis is about the big decisions. The ones that keep you up at night…
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BlogAre you ready to apply for core funding?
Read more: Are you ready to apply for core funding?Core funding is a bit of a holy grail – highly valued and very…
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BlogLong game: Commonweal Housing’s approach to learning and evaluation
Read more: Long game: Commonweal Housing’s approach to learning and evaluationOver the past 18 months Leila Baker, our Head of Research, has been working…