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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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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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Building Health Partnerships: Dudley Case Study
Read more: Building Health Partnerships: Dudley Case StudyThis is a case study of the Building Health Partnerships programme in Dudley, where…
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PublicationBuilding Health Partnerships: South Gloucestershire Case Study
Read more: Building Health Partnerships: South Gloucestershire Case StudySouth Gloucestershire faced a complex challenge to bring together all initiatives and services to…
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Building Health Partnerships: Nottingham Case Study
Read more: Building Health Partnerships: Nottingham Case StudyA case study of the Building Health Partnerships programme in Nottingham.
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BlogThe power of small actions in grassroots regeneration
Read more: The power of small actions in grassroots regenerationWhat brings communities together and enables them to take action on issues that affect…
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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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BlogPembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’
Read more: Pembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’Through our work we get to meet and talk to driven, passionate and inspiring…
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PublicationCase Study Three: Volunteers Supporting Families (VsF), Southend
Read more: Case Study Three: Volunteers Supporting Families (VsF), SouthendThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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PublicationCase Study Two: HENRY Parent Champions
Read more: Case Study Two: HENRY Parent ChampionsThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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PublicationCase Study One: Bradford Volunteer Doula Service
Read more: Case Study One: Bradford Volunteer Doula ServiceThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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BlogThe Floating Classroom – ‘Shamefully these experiences are becoming a luxury’
Read more: The Floating Classroom – ‘Shamefully these experiences are becoming a luxury’Simon Ryder runs The Floating Classroom, a huge electric barge moored in Paddington. It…
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BlogVolunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence review
Read more: Volunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence reviewLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares the story behind the research. Bringing…