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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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BlogYouth Volunteering in the NHS: Health is based in our communities and young people are part of communities
Read more: Youth Volunteering in the NHS: Health is based in our communities and young people are part of communitiesMarisa shares her reflections with Senior Research Annie about what it takes to set…
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BlogThree ways to be inclusive when working in partnership
Read more: Three ways to be inclusive when working in partnershipIn two workshops that I co-facilitated recently, I was struck by the inclusive way…
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BlogAbout The Funding Experience Survey: 100 grantmakers are listening
Read more: About The Funding Experience Survey: 100 grantmakers are listeningDiscover what The Funding Experience Survey is; what it’s based it on; how we’ll…
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BlogAll working towards reforming UK grant-making
Read more: All working towards reforming UK grant-makingDeep and meaningful reform to UK grant-making is within reach. Our 10 organisations and…
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BlogEmbedding direct experience into application and assessment processes
Read more: Embedding direct experience into application and assessment processesComic Relief and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust share how to be more open and…
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Blog5 things we learned from setting up a Health and Wellbeing Alliance in Milton Keynes
Read more: 5 things we learned from setting up a Health and Wellbeing Alliance in Milton KeynesThe Milton Keynes Health and Wellbeing Alliance share what they’ve learned from the experience…
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BlogChange is urgent: A year of open and trusting grant-making
Read more: Change is urgent: A year of open and trusting grant-makingOne year on launching open and trusting grantmaking – and with over 100 foundations…
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BlogHow charity leaders can invest in staff wellbeing
Read more: How charity leaders can invest in staff wellbeingTudor Trust offered their grantees £2,000 to spend on wellbeing. We share how charities…
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Blog6 things The Tudor Trust learned from Wellbeing Grants
Read more: 6 things The Tudor Trust learned from Wellbeing GrantsGuest post from Annie Salter of The Tudor Trust explores the approach and learning…
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BlogAllies not auditors:
Read more: Allies not auditors:Liz and Houda explore approaches to reporting and strategic learning from flexible funders, and…
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Blog7 popular publications of 2021 – and what they can teach us for the year ahead
Read more: 7 popular publications of 2021 – and what they can teach us for the year aheadWe spotlight seven popular publications released in 2021, identifying insights, resources, and updates to…
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BlogTrusting funders are not letting go of impact
Read more: Trusting funders are not letting go of impactFunders may feel pressure to revert to old habits. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation question this…