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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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BlogWhat it’s like to be under the microscope
Read more: What it’s like to be under the microscopeGina shares what it’s like to be under the microscope as the subject of…
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BlogThe secret to collaborative funding in practice? Relationships, trust, time and reflection.
Read more: The secret to collaborative funding in practice? Relationships, trust, time and reflection.To celebrate the publication of our new research on working collaboratively in place, we…
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BlogCouncil and Funder Collaboration: Islington’s story
Read more: Council and Funder Collaboration: Islington’s storyCripplegate Foundation is deeply rooted in Islington. Our history here goes back more than…
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BlogDear Social Investor,
Read more: Dear Social Investor,It’s been six months since we first published our research on ‘Small Charities and…
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BlogThe power of small actions in grassroots regeneration
Read more: The power of small actions in grassroots regenerationWhat brings communities together and enables them to take action on issues that affect…
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BlogKatherine Low Settlement – ‘Supporting the people of Wandsworth for over 90 years’
Read more: Katherine Low Settlement – ‘Supporting the people of Wandsworth for over 90 years’Director of Katherine Low Settlement, Aaron Barbour shares how they provide ‘life long’ support…
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BlogPembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’
Read more: Pembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’Through our work we get to meet and talk to driven, passionate and inspiring…
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BlogThe Floating Classroom – ‘Shamefully these experiences are becoming a luxury’
Read more: The Floating Classroom – ‘Shamefully these experiences are becoming a luxury’Simon Ryder runs The Floating Classroom, a huge electric barge moored in Paddington. It…
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BlogLearning in responsive grant making – Thinking out loud
Read more: Learning in responsive grant making – Thinking out loudIn recent months we have been looking into theory and ideas that might help…
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BlogVolunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence review
Read more: Volunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence reviewLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares the story behind the research. Bringing…
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BlogTaking a strategic learning approach to evaluation
Read more: Taking a strategic learning approach to evaluationNick Wilsdon, Learning & Evaluation Manager at the National Foundation for Youth Music shares…
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On the shoulders of giants: Charity leaders call for a ‘humble and modest’ social investment market
Read more: On the shoulders of giants: Charity leaders call for a ‘humble and modest’ social investment marketLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares some of the points made by…