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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.
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BlogJoin IVAR as Director of Communications
Read more: Join IVAR as Director of CommunicationsAbout IVAR We work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities…
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BlogEpisode 3 – Unrestricted funding: approaching impact assessment as a shared endeavour
Read more: Episode 3 – Unrestricted funding: approaching impact assessment as a shared endeavour‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast‘ explores some of the knotty challenges facing…
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BlogWhy and how to tackle stigma and bias in partnership working
Read more: Why and how to tackle stigma and bias in partnership workingOur Connecting Health Communities initiative supports cross-sector leaders to involve people in addressing health…
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BlogBank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted funding
Read more: Bank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted fundingBackground Social exclusion, disadvantage and deprivation remain huge priorities to address in Scotland. Levels…
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Blog‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-making
Read more: ‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-makingThis autumn, we’re flipping grant reporting on its head for the second time and…
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Episode 2 – How is long-term funding a two-way win (for charities and funders)?
Read more: Episode 2 – How is long-term funding a two-way win (for charities and funders)?‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast‘ explores some of the knotty challenges…
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BlogWhat does trusting your grantees really mean?
Read more: What does trusting your grantees really mean?The move by many funders towards an open and trusting approach offers new and…
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BlogHave we found the key to sharing power with communities?
Read more: Have we found the key to sharing power with communities?Introduction Over the past few years, Local Trust’s Community Leadership Academy has supported residents…
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BlogBen Cairns, IVAR Director, awarded OBE
Read more: Ben Cairns, IVAR Director, awarded OBEWe are delighted that our Director, Ben Cairns, has been awarded an OBE in…
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BlogThe path to partnership starts with dialogue
Read more: The path to partnership starts with dialogueIntroduction Once you’ve brought the ‘right people’ to the table, how do you have…
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BlogLet’s talk about learning partnerships
Read more: Let’s talk about learning partnershipsIntroduction You may have noticed there has been a growing trend amongst funders and…
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BlogThe gift of funding systems change: sticking with it and learning from others
Read more: The gift of funding systems change: sticking with it and learning from othersIntroduction Increasingly, foundations are showing an interest in systems change work as a means…