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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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PublicationThe Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust
Read more: The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee TrustThe purpose of this report is to share The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust’s…
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PublicationSummary: Driving continuous learning as a grant maker – Evidence review
Read more: Summary: Driving continuous learning as a grant maker – Evidence reviewA shift is taking place in the UK funding world. Learning is emerging as…
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BlogSleepout or sleep in: keeping up with the new funding environment
Read more: Sleepout or sleep in: keeping up with the new funding environmentStreetlife took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked them about…
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BlogDeveloping instrumental, long-term relationships
Read more: Developing instrumental, long-term relationshipsGreater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit took part in our Duty to Care? research project.…
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BlogStrong roots with funders make community gardens blossom
Read more: Strong roots with funders make community gardens blossomCulpeper Community Garden took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked…
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BlogStrong relationships, good fun and an awful lot of cake
Read more: Strong relationships, good fun and an awful lot of cakeRotherfield St Martin took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked…
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BlogWhat does ‘learning’ mean for UK Trusts and Foundations?
Read more: What does ‘learning’ mean for UK Trusts and Foundations?What is it like to hear how others perceive your approach to learning? Pears…
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PublicationUK Evaluation Roundtable Teaching Cases 2019
Read more: UK Evaluation Roundtable Teaching Cases 2019Produced for the January 2019 convening of the UK Evaluation Roundtable, here are two…
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Blog‘Helping small voluntary organisations unlock the power of tech’
Read more: ‘Helping small voluntary organisations unlock the power of tech’We asked some of the funders who supported and advised our recent tech study…
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BlogResponsive grant-making needs a proactive strategy
Read more: Responsive grant-making needs a proactive strategyAs part of our recent review of the Wellcome Trust’s Public Engagement Fund, we…
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Evaluation Roundtable 2017 Framing Paper
Read more: Evaluation Roundtable 2017 Framing PaperA framing paper for the Evaluation Roundtable 2017, exploring learning in responsive grant-making.
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The Blagrave Trust 1981-2018 – Changing the Story
Read more: The Blagrave Trust 1981-2018 – Changing the StorySince 2012 The Blagrave Trust has undergone something of a transformation. This report shares…