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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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MemberAmrit Jangra
Read more: Amrit JangraAmrit is passionate about research that is relational, non-linear and grounded in lived experience,…
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MemberHelen Kersley
Read more: Helen KersleyHelen joined IVAR in July 2026 in a newly created role providing strategic leadership…
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MemberRebecca Sykes
Read more: Rebecca SykesAs Communications Officer at IVAR, Rebecca works across digital platforms to make our research…
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MemberLara Bautista
Read more: Lara BautistaAs a Researcher, Lara supports a diverse range of IVAR’s research projects, bringing a…
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MemberDr Jody Aked
Read more: Dr Jody AkedAs Interim Director of Research at IVAR, Jody leads a motivated and talented team…
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MemberKaty Oglethorpe
Read more: Katy OglethorpeAs Director of Communications at IVAR, Katy leads on the articulation and sharing of…
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MemberDr Jo Brown
Read more: Dr Jo BrownJo is a researcher and project manager with extensive experience in qualitative research into…
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MemberDr Alexandra Parker
Read more: Dr Alexandra ParkerAlex works across a diverse range of IVAR’s research projects and brings both qualitative…
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MemberSonakshi Anand
Read more: Sonakshi AnandSonakshi leads on Connecting Health Communities. She has led IVAR’s learning partnership with Comic…
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MemberBen Cairns
Read more: Ben CairnsBen has supervised over 250 IVAR projects, ranging from small organisational reviews with grassroots…
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MemberKeeva Rooney
Read more: Keeva RooneyKeeva works across several projects that support IVAR’s research programme, including researching organisations’ responses to…
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MemberAnnie Caffyn
Read more: Annie CaffynAnnie is committed to working towards equality and the widening of access to social…