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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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PublicationKey findings from the Commissioning Improvement Programme
Read more: Key findings from the Commissioning Improvement ProgrammeThe Commissioning Improvement Programme (CIP) came to an end on 31 March 2011. CIP…
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PublicationThinking about… collaboration
Read more: Thinking about… collaborationIn spite of unprecedented levels of policy-driven interest in collaborative working involving voluntary organisations,…
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PublicationJoint approaches to joint challenges
Read more: Joint approaches to joint challengesThis report summarises the 2010 evaluation of the Partnership Improvement Programme (PIP) and the…
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PublicationMerseyside Young Transformers
Read more: Merseyside Young TransformersThe case study explores a collaboration between the police, media and voluntary sector aimed…
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PublicationGetting things done together
Read more: Getting things done togetherThis is a summary report of year one (2007-2008) of the Partnership Improvement Programme…
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PublicationLet’s get on
Read more: Let’s get onThis case study tells the story of the decision to develop the Springfield Children’s…
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PublicationExploring the advocacy role of community anchor organisations
Read more: Exploring the advocacy role of community anchor organisationsThis study was carried out as a partnership between IVAR and bassac (now known…
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PublicationCapacity building the capacity builders
Read more: Capacity building the capacity builders‘Capacity Building the Capacity Builders’ (CBCB) was a pilot programme funded by The City…
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PublicationServants of the community or agents of government?
Read more: Servants of the community or agents of government?This is the executive summary of the final report of a study carried out…
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PublicationMaking it real
Read more: Making it realThis is a summary report of the Partnership Improvement Programme, a collaborative initiative between…