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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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BlogStart somewhere (and build on what you learn)
Read more: Start somewhere (and build on what you learn)We approached our recently published research into whether technology is imaginable and usable for…
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Blog‘If not us, then who?’
Read more: ‘If not us, then who?’Senior researcher Katie Turner reflects on her conversations with small charities in Ealing, as…
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PublicationEaling
Read more: EalingIn-depth research into the distinctive contribution, value and experiences of small and medium-sized charities…
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BlogThe art of accountability beyond counting
Read more: The art of accountability beyond countingJust try saying the word ‘accountability’ in your community organisation. Even the sound of…
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PublicationThe value of small
Read more: The value of smallIn-depth research into the distinctive contribution, value and experiences of small and medium-sized charities…
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IDEAL Community Action’s experience of strategic review
Read more: IDEAL Community Action’s experience of strategic review‘We understood that for long term sustainability the organisation needed to go through a…
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BlogForget about the strategy, business plan and theory of change: start with what you want to do and why
Read more: Forget about the strategy, business plan and theory of change: start with what you want to do and whyThis is about the big decisions. The ones that keep you up at night…
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BlogStrategies for survival
Read more: Strategies for survivalAt a recent Roundtable discussion for CEOs of voluntary organisations, Arvinda Gohil, CEO of…
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BlogThe secret to collaborative funding in practice? Relationships, trust, time and reflection.
Read more: The secret to collaborative funding in practice? Relationships, trust, time and reflection.To celebrate the publication of our new research on working collaboratively in place, we…
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PublicationBriefing Three: What we learned from sharing the research
Read more: Briefing Three: What we learned from sharing the researchThis is the third in a series of briefings to share what we have…
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BlogKatherine Low Settlement – ‘Supporting the people of Wandsworth for over 90 years’
Read more: Katherine Low Settlement – ‘Supporting the people of Wandsworth for over 90 years’Director of Katherine Low Settlement, Aaron Barbour shares how they provide ‘life long’ support…
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BlogPembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’
Read more: Pembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’Through our work we get to meet and talk to driven, passionate and inspiring…