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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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Publication“We can’t get the funding because we can’t get the evidence” – Supporting the Scottish voluntary sector’s work with Black and racially minoritised communities
Read more: “We can’t get the funding because we can’t get the evidence” – Supporting the Scottish voluntary sector’s work with Black and racially minoritised communitiesAcross Scotland, voluntary organisations working with Black and racially minoritised communities are operating under immense pressure.…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of ResearchersIVAR is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Jane Hatfield Award, supporting…
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BlogBeyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and Practice
Read more: Beyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and PracticeAs part of my internship with IVAR, ‘systems change’ was one of the topics…
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BlogWhat does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?
Read more: What does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?Building effective health and care solutions or services that address complex community needs and…
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Publication“Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary Sector
Read more: “Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary SectorWorking in the voluntary sector poses challenges for everyone; it is a demanding path…
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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…
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PublicationDelivering better funding for Black-led organisations and racial justice
Read more: Delivering better funding for Black-led organisations and racial justiceMore than 125 funders in the Open and Trusting Grant-making community have made concrete…
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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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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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PublicationNot just ticking boxes
Read more: Not just ticking boxesCovid-19 further exposed the health inequalities that exist across the UK, with research showing…
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PageJane Hatfield Award
Read more: Jane Hatfield AwardAbout The Jane Hatfield Award IVAR launched the Jane Hatfield Award in partnership with…
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PublicationBarrier after barrier
Read more: Barrier after barrier‘A report to understand and critically disseminate the barriers that racially marginalised young people…