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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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BlogTrust-based learning: embracing collective wisdom
Read more: Trust-based learning: embracing collective wisdomEvaluation Roundtable Convenings – February 2026 The February 2026 Evaluation Roundtable continued our exploration…
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PublicationCollective Futures – Learning from Discovery Partners
Read more: Collective Futures – Learning from Discovery PartnersThis briefing shares learning from Collective Futures’ Discovery Partners programme, exploring what a relational,…
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PublicationNot just another grant: Lessons from the development of three citizen-led pooled funds
Read more: Not just another grant: Lessons from the development of three citizen-led pooled fundsFunders were not simply seen as financial backers but as co-producers of change. Pooled…
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BlogFunding for systems change: what Propel taught us
Read more: Funding for systems change: what Propel taught usBy Jo Brown, Deputy Director of Research, IVAR There is considerable interest right now…
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BlogDon’t just listen to us – involve us: A young person’s reflections on the National Youth Strategy
Read more: Don’t just listen to us – involve us: A young person’s reflections on the National Youth StrategyLast month, we held our final webinar which explored the National Youth Strategy and…
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PageYouth voice in Healthcare
Read more: Youth voice in HealthcareAbout the project Pears and NHS England set up a peer learning network to…
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BlogChanging the odds: How Postcode Lottery embraced flexible funding
Read more: Changing the odds: How Postcode Lottery embraced flexible fundingPostcode Lottery’s Katherine Sellar shares how they shifted from rigid project grants to multi-year,…
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BlogBuilding Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaboration
Read more: Building Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaborationWith more children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties and many facing long…
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BlogEngaging under-11s in youth voice: Learning from experts
Read more: Engaging under-11s in youth voice: Learning from experts‘Fine.’ We’ve all heard that one word response when asking a child about their…
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BlogWhat does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?
Read more: What does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?Building effective health and care solutions or services that address complex community needs and…
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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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BlogWhat is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?
Read more: What is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?Introduction In a typical year, we hear from over 1,000 charities, over 300 foundations,…