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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.
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BlogThe gift of time: Practical tech tips and what we learnt from sharing them
Read more: The gift of time: Practical tech tips and what we learnt from sharing themGrowing Links share their experience of tech and reflections on what was learnt during…
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PublicationGetting started with collaboration: A framework for joint action
Read more: Getting started with collaboration: A framework for joint actionThis framework is for individuals and organisations who are setting out on new collaborative…
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BlogHow to embed youth volunteering – meaningfully
Read more: How to embed youth volunteering – meaningfullyThe challenges of embedding volunteering are well-documented – from the shifting sands of voluntary…
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PublicationSummary report: The Future for Communities
Read more: Summary report: The Future for CommunitiesThis 18 month research project asked ‘what needs to happen for communities to feel…
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PublicationPatients and communities driving progress in self care
Read more: Patients and communities driving progress in self careThis briefing reports on the Building Health Partnerships Self Care programme and the seven…
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PublicationThe possible, not the perfect
Read more: The possible, not the perfectIn response to three different emergencies in 2017 funders dispensed with ‘business as usual’…
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PublicationBriefing One: Improving self care at a local level.
Read more: Briefing One: Improving self care at a local level.Are you interested in how STPs are working with the voluntary sector and local…
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BlogDrowning in jargon? Squeaky ducks may be the answer
Read more: Drowning in jargon? Squeaky ducks may be the answerIVAR associate Charlotte Pace reflects on how language impacts partnership working.
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Three public sector leaders on why they work with the voluntary sector
Read more: Three public sector leaders on why they work with the voluntary sectorWorking with the voluntary and community sector is a great way to deliver local…
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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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BlogFunders and funded in harmony?
Read more: Funders and funded in harmony?Steven Marwick, Director of Evaluation Support Scotland, shares his reflections on the relationship between…