Blog
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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BlogBringing trust-based learning to life: four actions for funders
Read more: Bringing trust-based learning to life: four actions for fundersIntroduction Our work with funders and charities on Open and Trusting Grant-making has revealed…
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BlogReflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular content
Read more: Reflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular contentIn what has become a new year tradition here at IVAR, we have looked…
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BlogOne year on – we hear from Victoria from the One Southwark programme
Read more: One year on – we hear from Victoria from the One Southwark programmeLast year for #iwill week, we wrote about One Southwark member, Victoria and her…
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BlogWhat is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?
Read more: What is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?Introduction In a typical year, we hear from over 1,000 charities, over 300 foundations,…
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BlogReconsidering risk: How can Open and Trusting work for statutory funding?
Read more: Reconsidering risk: How can Open and Trusting work for statutory funding?Introduction Over the last few months, IVAR has been running workshops with Local Authorities…
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BlogAn intern’s eye view of action research
Read more: An intern’s eye view of action researchHaving worked in arts participation where I programmed a theatre skills and employability workshop…
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BlogFull Cost Recovery – A recipe for success
Read more: Full Cost Recovery – A recipe for successCiaran Rafferty, Director of The Hilden Charitable Fund, shares the importance of Full Cost…
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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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BlogYoung researchers share their findings
Read more: 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…