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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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BlogBuilding confidence and connections in Southwark
Read more: Building confidence and connections in SouthwarkIVAR has been working alongside the One Southwark programme to understand the barriers young…
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BlogA defined endgame: The case for spending out a charitable foundation
Read more: A defined endgame: The case for spending out a charitable foundationThe Four Acre Trust is now completely spent out. John Bothalmey, Founder Trustee, shares…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Young researchers share their findings
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Young researchers share their findingsThe first recipients of the Jane Hatfield Award share their research findings – on…
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BlogBuilding Community Leadership
Read more: Building Community LeadershipHow can residents feel supported and empowered when participating in community leadership support? What…
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BlogThinking about strategic charity reserves management
Read more: Thinking about strategic charity reserves managementDrawing on our research, we’ve summarised what strategic reserves management is, the benefits, and…
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What 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.
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BlogA youth perspective on supporting young people in Southwark
Read more: A youth perspective on supporting young people in SouthwarkBeverly reflects on living in Southwark and the One Southwark programme – which aims…
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BlogHow learning can underpin quick action in foundations
Read more: How learning can underpin quick action in foundationsAlex from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales distils the learning from their…
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Blog3 messages for 2023 from our popular content of 2022
Read more: 3 messages for 2023 from our popular content of 2022Sometimes looking back can help us pinpoint what to prioritise going forward. On spotlighting…
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BlogMore than a paper exercise: Open and Trusting Accountability
Read more: More than a paper exercise: Open and Trusting Accountability70 funders have participated in a ‘peer review’ with fellow funders and charity reviewers…