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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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BlogFour ways now can be a moment for transformational learning
Read more: Four ways now can be a moment for transformational learningIn reflection, Tanya Beer – IVAR associate – shares the four key reflections from…
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BlogHealth inequalities and Covid-19: How can we respond collaboratively?
Read more: Health inequalities and Covid-19: How can we respond collaboratively?Panellists Dr Esther Oenga and Cecily Mwaniki from Utulivu reflect on how responding collaboratively…
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BlogWhere to start when everything is so uncertain
Read more: Where to start when everything is so uncertainBen Cairns and Sara Llewellin explore how alignment helps trusts and foundations (as well…
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BlogHow can funders learn, meaningfully?
Read more: How can funders learn, meaningfully?Elaine Wilson considers what behaviours enable funders to learn meaningfully.
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BlogMaking learning visible
Read more: Making learning visiblePears Foundation share reflections on how they hope to learn in 2021.
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BlogFrom isolation to opportunity – my story of adapting to Covid
Read more: From isolation to opportunity – my story of adapting to CovidAs Director of the Irish Institute for Catholic Studies, a small organisation based in…
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BlogMeasuring what matters: Valuing the voluntary sector in East Sussex
Read more: Measuring what matters: Valuing the voluntary sector in East SussexIn this short blog, we investigate the value of the VCSE sector beyond economic…
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BlogNever underestimate young potential
Read more: Never underestimate young potentialYoung volunteers are bringing some normality to West Hertfordshire Hospitals as they respond to…
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BlogThe good, the bad and the future
Read more: The good, the bad and the futureIn the sixth and final of our learning from lockdown blog series, Ciorsdan Brown…
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BlogHampstead Gown Factory: Creative roles for young volunteers
Read more: Hampstead Gown Factory: Creative roles for young volunteersHow young volunteers were involved in a project to make over 50,000 surgical gowns…
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BlogFour principles to shape your grant-making today
Read more: Four principles to shape your grant-making todayWe need to find the confidence, skills and ways of working to operate effectively…
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BlogA funding approach rooted in trust
Read more: A funding approach rooted in trustIn the fifth of our learning from lockdown blog series, André Clarke and Emma…