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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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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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BlogWhat 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…
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BlogCommunities are amazing: An internship with IVAR
Read more: Communities are amazing: An internship with IVARMorgan joined the research team as an intern through the 10,000 Black Interns initiative.…
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BlogWhat is IVAR’s role in supporting Black or minoritised communities?
Read more: What is IVAR’s role in supporting Black or minoritised communities?Eliza shares our learning on what IVAR’s role could be in supporting Black and…
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BlogSupporting young people in place: A story of youth social action in Southwark
Read more: Supporting young people in place: A story of youth social action in SouthwarkWe talk to Victoria, one of the 21 young people who are part of…
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BlogLearning from the Pears #iwill Fund Network: Creating enabling environments for young volunteers in healthcare
Read more: Learning from the Pears #iwill Fund Network: Creating enabling environments for young volunteers in healthcareSenior Researcher Annie shares three features that stood out to her from our work…