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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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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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Value of small: Challenges in Ealing
Read more: Value of small: Challenges in EalingRead the challenges, suggestions and stories from our work in Ealing – one of…
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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 Future for Communities: Perspectives on power
Read more: The Future for Communities: Perspectives on powerHow are people living in our most disadvantaged communities going to change their lives…
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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 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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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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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…