Blog
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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PublicationSpinning plates in hard times
Read more: Spinning plates in hard timesBetween April and June 2023, 45 charity leaders from across the UK came together to…
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PublicationCollaborative working in complexity
Read more: Collaborative working in complexityThe voluntary and public sectors are awash with talk of ‘systems change’ and ‘complexity’,…
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PageJane Hatfield Award
Read more: Jane Hatfield AwardAbout The Jane Hatfield Award IVAR launched the Jane Hatfield Award in partnership with…
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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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PublicationLearning with trust, trusting what we learn
Read more: Learning with trust, trusting what we learnFoundations are reshaping their learning systems as a critical resource for navigating complex work.…
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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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PublicationMaking the case for unrestricted funding
Read more: Making the case for unrestricted fundingOur new briefing summaries the key points from our research to help grantmakers and…
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PublicationEvidence Review: Why restrict grants?
Read more: Evidence Review: Why restrict grants?This review explores contrasting rationales for restricted and unrestricted funding – and whether they…
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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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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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BlogHow learning can underpin quick action in foundations
Read more: How learning can underpin quick action in foundationsAlex from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales distils the learning from their…