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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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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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PublicationAccepting risk: why it matters in grant-making
Read more: Accepting risk: why it matters in grant-makingRisk is inherent in any grant, project, or enterprise – there is no venture…
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BlogBeyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and Practice
Read more: Beyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and PracticeAs part of my internship with IVAR, ‘systems change’ was one of the topics…
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PublicationAct with urgency
Read more: Act with urgencyIn an increasingly turbulent and challenging environment, where there is high and growing demand…
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BlogWhat does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?
Read more: What does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?Building effective health and care solutions or services that address complex community needs and…
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Publication‘Show me, don’t tell me’
Read more: ‘Show me, don’t tell me’The Power of Youth Charter (POYC or the Charter), aims to recognise young people’s…
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BlogBank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted funding
Read more: Bank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted fundingBackground Social exclusion, disadvantage and deprivation remain huge priorities to address in Scotland. Levels…
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Publication“Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary Sector
Read more: “Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary SectorWorking in the voluntary sector poses challenges for everyone; it is a demanding path…
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Blog‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-making
Read more: ‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-makingThis autumn, we’re flipping grant reporting on its head for the second time and…
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BlogWhat does trusting your grantees really mean?
Read more: What does trusting your grantees really mean?The move by many funders towards an open and trusting approach offers new and…
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Publication‘Batten down the hatches’
Read more: ‘Batten down the hatches’‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help…