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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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BlogFrom disused bus stop to community hub
Read more: From disused bus stop to community hubTotally Socially Development Worker and Stainsacre resident Charlotte Angus tells us how the transformation…
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BlogStepping outside the normal – the Tudor Trust and small grants in Hartlepool
Read more: Stepping outside the normal – the Tudor Trust and small grants in HartlepoolIn June 2019, a team of Tudor Trust staff and trustees visited Hartlepool to…
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BlogBecoming a learning organisation – learning as a set of small, easy to introduce, habits
Read more: Becoming a learning organisation – learning as a set of small, easy to introduce, habitsIn our first Letter from America blog, Tanya Beer (Center for Evaluation Innovation) shares…
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BlogClosing well: Ending the work of a ‘spend-out’ trust
Read more: Closing well: Ending the work of a ‘spend-out’ trustOn the final day of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Programme Manager Matt…
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Blog5 things that help system leaders ‘have difficult conversations’
Read more: 5 things that help system leaders ‘have difficult conversations’In order to change the culture within a health and care system, health, voluntary,…
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BlogThe power of reporting by film: Three things to think about
Read more: The power of reporting by film: Three things to think aboutVita Terry (IVAR Senior Researcher) reflects on using film to document the process and…
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BlogWhat are the best & worst things about grant reporting? Have your say!
Read more: What are the best & worst things about grant reporting? Have your say!The aligned reporting working group have been looking at ways funders could make simple…
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BlogFailing Forward
Read more: Failing ForwardHow Coast and Vale Community Action help communities turn ideas into reality – and…
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BlogSleepout or sleep in: keeping up with the new funding environment
Read more: Sleepout or sleep in: keeping up with the new funding environmentStreetlife took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked them about…
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BlogDeveloping instrumental, long-term relationships
Read more: Developing instrumental, long-term relationshipsGreater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit took part in our Duty to Care? research project.…
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BlogStrong roots with funders make community gardens blossom
Read more: Strong roots with funders make community gardens blossomCulpeper Community Garden took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked…
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BlogStrong relationships, good fun and an awful lot of cake
Read more: Strong relationships, good fun and an awful lot of cakeRotherfield St Martin took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked…