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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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BlogManaging our community asset in an era of austerity
Read more: Managing our community asset in an era of austerityAaron Barbour, Director of Katherine Low Settlement, talks about the Settlement’s history and maintaining…
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PublicationOur assets, our future
Read more: Our assets, our futureThe research, commissioned by Power to Change and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and…
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BlogCommunity Health Melas
Read more: Community Health MelasThe concept is simple; give people the opportunity to have a Health MOT in…
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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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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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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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PublicationSussex Community Foundation Unrestricted Funding Study
Read more: Sussex Community Foundation Unrestricted Funding StudyIn 2016 Sussex Community Foundation commissioned IVAR to carry out a study exploring the…
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Always look a gift horse in the mouth: community organisations controlling assets
Read more: Always look a gift horse in the mouth: community organisations controlling assetsThis paper examines policy and practice of community-based organisations owning or managing physical assets…
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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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PublicationSustainability: A Rapid Review
Read more: Sustainability: A Rapid ReviewIf you are interested to know what has been written about sustainability over the…
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PublicationSmall charities and social investment
Read more: Small charities and social investmentA close look at the ‘social investment journey’ of 25 small charities, providing in-depth…