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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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PublicationBarrier after barrier
Read more: Barrier after barrier‘A report to understand and critically disseminate the barriers that racially marginalised young people…
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PublicationSocial entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residents
Read more: Social entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residentsCan social entrepreneurship opportunities act as a viable avenue for 18 – 24 year…
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BlogThinking about strategic charity reserves management
Read more: Thinking about strategic charity reserves managementDrawing on our research, we’ve summarised what strategic reserves management is, the benefits, and…
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PublicationThinking about strategic charity reserves management
Read more: Thinking about strategic charity reserves managementIt’s commonplace for charities to feel uncertain about what is expected or required in…
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PublicationMaking your case for unrestricted funding
Read more: Making your case for unrestricted fundingThe Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) and Cranfield Trust have come together to…
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PublicationCharities in the driving seat
Read more: Charities in the driving seat‘Charities in the driving seat’ shares the story of our first accountability process for…
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PublicationWorking together in community support
Read more: Working together in community supportSince May 2019, we have been working with Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) to…
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BlogWhat we’ve learned about rebalancing power in community settings
Read more: What we’ve learned about rebalancing power in community settingsFour key insights from the Community-led Social Justice project.
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BlogWhy young people should be involved in conversations about the issues that affect them
Read more: Why young people should be involved in conversations about the issues that affect themAlen, young volunteer at the International Development Foundation, reflects on the experiences of their…
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BlogHow a cross-sector partnership group developed anti-racist commissioning principles in Hackney and City
Read more: How a cross-sector partnership group developed anti-racist commissioning principles in Hackney and CityReflections on developing four anti-racist commissioning principles for City and Hackney.
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BlogA youth perspective on supporting young people in Southwark
Read more: A youth perspective on supporting young people in SouthwarkBeverly reflects on living in Southwark and the One Southwark programme – which aims…
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PagePower and equity
Read more: Power and equityThis page shares how we’re approaching power and equity. We hope to build on…