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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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PublicationA new approach to personalised care in Sheffield (SAPA 5)
Read more: A new approach to personalised care in Sheffield (SAPA 5)This case study looks at the work of the Personalised Care Team (PCT) in…
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PublicationThe Big Lunch Impact and Legacy
Read more: The Big Lunch Impact and LegacyIn May 2020, the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) was appointed to work…
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BlogMount Pleasant Big Lunch case study
Read more: Mount Pleasant Big Lunch case studyWe worked alongside Leonie Ramondt who tells their Big Lunch story and helps bring…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activists
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activistsThis year, The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is launching the Jane Hatfield…
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PublicationResidents in control
Read more: Residents in controlThrough the Big Local programme, many areas use their funding to deliver grants in their…
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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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PublicationHuman Learning Systems
Read more: Human Learning SystemsResearch has shown time and again that public service isn’t designed or managed for…
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PublicationAsylum Support Appeals Project case study for small charities and social change
Read more: Asylum Support Appeals Project case study for small charities and social changeRun by ten staff with 37 pro bono barristers and solicitors, and with an…
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PublicationGroundswell case study for small charities and social change
Read more: Groundswell case study for small charities and social changeGroundswell works with people experiencing homelessness around the UK, to create and deliver solutions…
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PublicationSwitchback case study for small charities and social change
Read more: Switchback case study for small charities and social changeSwitchback works in London with young men aged 18-30 on release from prison (‘Trainees’),…