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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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BlogOpen, Trusting – and Equitable? What Funding Practice Still Needs to Change
Read more: Open, Trusting – and Equitable? What Funding Practice Still Needs to ChangeHow much can funders’ best intentions achieve if the structural inequalities underlying their practices remain untouched? This…
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Publication“We can’t get the funding because we can’t get the evidence” – Supporting the Scottish voluntary sector’s work with Black and racially minoritised communities
Read more: “We can’t get the funding because we can’t get the evidence” – Supporting the Scottish voluntary sector’s work with Black and racially minoritised communitiesAcross Scotland, voluntary organisations working with Black and racially minoritised communities are operating under immense pressure.…
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Growing the Field: Rural Philanthropy in the UK
Read more: Growing the Field: Rural Philanthropy in the UKRural philanthropy: a common concept in the US, but overlooked in the UK, despite…
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PublicationListening to what really matters
Read more: Listening to what really mattersFour stories of how communities shape health and wellbeing Connecting Health Communities, 2023-25 This…
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BlogFrom voice to power: Making young people partners in the NHS
Read more: From voice to power: Making young people partners in the NHSYoung people across the country are actively shaping health services in significant ways. They’re…
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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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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of ResearchersIVAR is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Jane Hatfield Award, supporting…
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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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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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Publication“Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary Sector
Read more: “Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary SectorWorking in the voluntary sector poses challenges for everyone; it is a demanding path…
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BlogHave we found the key to sharing power with communities?
Read more: Have we found the key to sharing power with communities?Introduction Over the past few years, Local Trust’s Community Leadership Academy has supported residents…
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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…