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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Publication‘Just put your faith in us’
Read more: ‘Just put your faith in us’‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help…
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BlogWhat is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?
Read more: What is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?Introduction In a typical year, we hear from over 1,000 charities, over 300 foundations,…
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BlogReconsidering risk: How can Open and Trusting work for statutory funding?
Read more: Reconsidering risk: How can Open and Trusting work for statutory funding?Introduction Over the last few months, IVAR has been running workshops with Local Authorities…
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BlogAn intern’s eye view of action research
Read more: An intern’s eye view of action researchHaving worked in arts participation where I programmed a theatre skills and employability workshop…
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PublicationOne Southwark year one briefing
Read more: One Southwark year one briefingSouthwark has been described as a borough of ‘two halves’, with pockets of extreme…
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PublicationNot just ticking boxes
Read more: Not just ticking boxesCovid-19 further exposed the health inequalities that exist across the UK, with research showing…
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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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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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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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BlogWhy young people should be involved in conversations about the issues that affect them
Read more: Why young people should be involved in conversations about the issues that affect themAlen, young volunteer at the International Development Foundation, reflects on the experiences of their…
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BlogHow a cross-sector partnership group developed anti-racist commissioning principles in Hackney and City
Read more: How a cross-sector partnership group developed anti-racist commissioning principles in Hackney and CityReflections on developing four anti-racist commissioning principles for City and Hackney.