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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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PublicationIn the face of overwhelming need
Read more: In the face of overwhelming needDuring November 2022, 32 charity leaders from across the UK came together to talk…
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BlogMore than a paper exercise: Open and Trusting Accountability
Read more: More than a paper exercise: Open and Trusting Accountability70 funders have participated in a ‘peer review’ with fellow funders and charity reviewers…
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BlogCommunities are amazing: An internship with IVAR
Read more: Communities are amazing: An internship with IVARMorgan joined the research team as an intern through the 10,000 Black Interns initiative.…
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BlogWhat is IVAR’s role in supporting Black or minoritised communities?
Read more: What is IVAR’s role in supporting Black or minoritised communities?Eliza shares our learning on what IVAR’s role could be in supporting Black and…
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BlogSupporting young people in place: A story of youth social action in Southwark
Read more: Supporting young people in place: A story of youth social action in SouthwarkWe talk to Victoria, one of the 21 young people who are part of…
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BlogLearning from the Pears #iwill Fund Network: Creating enabling environments for young volunteers in healthcare
Read more: Learning from the Pears #iwill Fund Network: Creating enabling environments for young volunteers in healthcareSenior Researcher Annie shares three features that stood out to her from our work…
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BlogSupporting young people in place: The One Southwark Programme
Read more: Supporting young people in place: The One Southwark ProgrammeWill Cole – Programme Director for One Southwark – talks about their vision to…
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BlogWhat the Funding Experience Survey findings mean for local authorities
Read more: What the Funding Experience Survey findings mean for local authoritiesJames Banks, Chief Executive at London Funders, reflects on how local authorities can support charities…
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BlogMeet the charities holding funders to account
Read more: Meet the charities holding funders to accountMeet the charities, CICs, social enterprises and community groups that will help us hold…
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BlogCharity reserves can be a tool to guide future direction
Read more: Charity reserves can be a tool to guide future directionElaine writes how charity reserve management can guide us as an opener to our…
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PublicationThinking about… Charity Reserves
Read more: Thinking about… Charity ReservesThe Scotland Funders’ Forum commissioned IVAR ‘to understand how charity reserves can contribute to…
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BlogGet the basics right: 10 actions to improve charities’ funding experience
Read more: Get the basics right: 10 actions to improve charities’ funding experienceWe ask funders to implement 10 actions that charities agree would make a difference…