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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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PublicationGetting things done together
Read more: Getting things done togetherThis is a summary report of year one (2007-2008) of the Partnership Improvement Programme…
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PublicationBridging community divides
Read more: Bridging community dividesThis study, conducted in 2009, was intended to increase understanding about the difference that…
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PublicationCommunity ownership and management of assets
Read more: Community ownership and management of assetsA review of evidence on community organisations owning or managing assets, including buildings and…
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PublicationLet’s get on
Read more: Let’s get onThis case study tells the story of the decision to develop the Springfield Children’s…
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PublicationExploring the advocacy role of community anchor organisations
Read more: Exploring the advocacy role of community anchor organisationsThis study was carried out as a partnership between IVAR and bassac (now known…
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PublicationCapacity building the capacity builders
Read more: Capacity building the capacity builders‘Capacity Building the Capacity Builders’ (CBCB) was a pilot programme funded by The City…
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PublicationServants of the community or agents of government?
Read more: Servants of the community or agents of government?This is the executive summary of the final report of a study carried out…
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PublicationMaking it real
Read more: Making it realThis is a summary report of the Partnership Improvement Programme, a collaborative initiative between…
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PublicationFaithful Regeneration
Read more: Faithful RegenerationThis is a study on the role and contribution of local parishes in local…
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PublicationLessons from the field
Read more: Lessons from the fieldThe Lessons from the Field project had two principal aims: To learn how to…
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PublicationThe adoption and use of quality systems in the voluntary sector
Read more: The adoption and use of quality systems in the voluntary sectorThis is a final report of a Study carried out by the Centre for…