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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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BlogReflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular content
Read more: Reflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular contentIn what has become a new year tradition here at IVAR, we have looked…
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BlogOne year on – we hear from Victoria from the One Southwark programme
Read more: One year on – we hear from Victoria from the One Southwark programmeLast year for #iwill week, we wrote about One Southwark member, Victoria and her…
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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,…
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BlogAn intern’s eye view of action research
Read more: An intern’s eye view of action researchHaving worked in arts participation where I programmed a theatre skills and employability workshop…
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PublicationOne Southwark year one briefing
Read more: One Southwark year one briefingSouthwark has been described as a borough of ‘two halves’, with pockets of extreme…
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BlogBuilding confidence and connections in Southwark
Read more: Building confidence and connections in SouthwarkIVAR has been working alongside the One Southwark programme to understand the barriers young…
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PublicationNot just ticking boxes
Read more: Not just ticking boxesCovid-19 further exposed the health inequalities that exist across the UK, with research showing…
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BlogBuilding Community Leadership
Read more: Building Community LeadershipHow can residents feel supported and empowered when participating in community leadership support? What…
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PageJane Hatfield Award
Read more: Jane Hatfield AwardAbout The Jane Hatfield Award IVAR launched the Jane Hatfield Award in partnership with…
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PublicationSocial entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residents
Read more: Social entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residentsCan social entrepreneurship opportunities act as a viable avenue for 18 – 24 year…
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PublicationWorking together in community support
Read more: Working together in community supportSince May 2019, we have been working with Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) to…
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What we’ve learned about rebalancing power in community settings
Read more: What we’ve learned about rebalancing power in community settingsFour key insights from the Community-led Social Justice project.