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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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BlogMeet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding system
Read more: Meet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding systemThe creation of the Open and Trusting grant-making movement was inspired by charities’ calls…
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Blog“Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining change
Read more: “Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining changeYou have a cross-sector health partnership in your local area with a shared vision…
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PublicationDoing more with less
Read more: Doing more with less‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a programme of online support for charity leaders, facilitated by members…
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PublicationActions that matter most to charities
Read more: Actions that matter most to charitiesIn 2022, IVAR conducted a survey of 1,214 charities from across the UK, asking…
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Publication‘Batten down the hatches’
Read more: ‘Batten down the hatches’‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help…
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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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Publication‘Just put your faith in us’
Read more: ‘Just put your faith in us’‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help…
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PublicationUnder the bonnet of unrestricted with Peter Minet Trust and partners
Read more: Under the bonnet of unrestricted with Peter Minet Trust and partnersIn this series, we ask funders to share their thinking about unrestricted funding –…
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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…
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PublicationThinking about strategic charity reserves management
Read more: Thinking about strategic charity reserves managementIt’s commonplace for charities to feel uncertain about what is expected or required in…
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PublicationMaking your case for unrestricted funding
Read more: Making your case for unrestricted fundingThe Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) and Cranfield Trust have come together to…