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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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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…
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BlogManaging our community asset in an era of austerity
Read more: Managing our community asset in an era of austerityAaron Barbour, Director of Katherine Low Settlement, talks about the Settlement’s history and maintaining…
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BlogWhat does ‘learning’ mean for UK Trusts and Foundations?
Read more: What does ‘learning’ mean for UK Trusts and Foundations?What is it like to hear how others perceive your approach to learning? Pears…
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Blog5 things that help communities turn ideas into action
Read more: 5 things that help communities turn ideas into actionCharlotte Pace recently had the pleasure of carrying out a mid-term review of Totally…
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BlogStart somewhere (and build on what you learn)
Read more: Start somewhere (and build on what you learn)We approached our recently published research into whether technology is imaginable and usable for…
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Blog‘Helping small voluntary organisations unlock the power of tech’
Read more: ‘Helping small voluntary organisations unlock the power of tech’We asked some of the funders who supported and advised our recent tech study…
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BlogThe gift of time: Practical tech tips and what we learnt from sharing them
Read more: The gift of time: Practical tech tips and what we learnt from sharing themGrowing Links share their experience of tech and reflections on what was learnt during…
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BlogResponsive grant-making needs a proactive strategy
Read more: Responsive grant-making needs a proactive strategyAs part of our recent review of the Wellcome Trust’s Public Engagement Fund, we…
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Blog‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers’
Read more: ‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers’Since 2018, we’ve been a learning partner to the Pears #iwill Fund, supporting a…
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BlogLeadership in Philanthropy – A Newcomer’s Reflections
Read more: Leadership in Philanthropy – A Newcomer’s ReflectionsRebekah reflects on joining the world of UK Trusts and Foundations, as Head of…