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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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PublicationCase Study One: Bradford Volunteer Doula Service
Read more: Case Study One: Bradford Volunteer Doula ServiceThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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PublicationPeople, places and health agencies: Lessons from Big Local residents
Read more: People, places and health agencies: Lessons from Big Local residentsLocal Trust commissioned this research because health and wellbeing had been identified as a…
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PublicationVolunteering and early childhood outcomes
Read more: Volunteering and early childhood outcomesThis evidence review was researched and written for the Big Lottery Fund by Parents…
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PublicationBuilding on assets
Read more: Building on assetsFour years into the Big Local programme, Local Trust wanted to be able to…
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PublicationFrom Settlement to Community Anchor
Read more: From Settlement to Community AnchorThis report sets out the findings from a study of Cambridge House carried out…
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PublicationBeyond One Voice
Read more: Beyond One VoiceThis research on representation in the third sector, carried out in 200 9, has…
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PublicationBridging community divides
Read more: Bridging community dividesThis study, conducted in 2009, was intended to increase understanding about the difference that…
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PublicationLet’s get on
Read more: Let’s get onThis case study tells the story of the decision to develop the Springfield Children’s…
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PublicationExploring the advocacy role of community anchor organisations
Read more: Exploring the advocacy role of community anchor organisationsThis study was carried out as a partnership between IVAR and bassac (now known…
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PublicationServants of the community or agents of government?
Read more: Servants of the community or agents of government?This is the executive summary of the final report of a study carried out…
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PublicationMaking it real
Read more: Making it realThis is a summary report of the Partnership Improvement Programme, a collaborative initiative between…
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PublicationFaithful Regeneration
Read more: Faithful RegenerationThis is a study on the role and contribution of local parishes in local…