Blog
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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BlogHow can we – as funders – help communities to deal with the pandemic?
Read more: How can we – as funders – help communities to deal with the pandemic?In the midst of a pandemic, what are we learning as a group of…
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BlogCovid-19: The diary of a small funder
Read more: Covid-19: The diary of a small funderVCSE organisations are wondering – are funders thinking about the future? This blog gives…
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PublicationBarriers are coming down
Read more: Barriers are coming downWhat is happening to community-based healthcare during Covid-19 and the challenges and opportunities facing…
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PublicationA balancing act: Youth volunteering in hospitals, in the context of Covid-19
Read more: A balancing act: Youth volunteering in hospitals, in the context of Covid-19Initial reflections on how 30 NHS trusts and their respective charities have adapted their…
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PublicationMoving out of the initial shock
Read more: Moving out of the initial shockWe heard from 32 charities through online peer support sessions, between 6 and 9…
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Publication‘Lived experience’ in grant-making practice
Read more: ‘Lived experience’ in grant-making practiceWe have summarised what ‘lived experience’ within grant-making processes means for four intermediary funders…
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BlogCivic and community action in times of crisis
Read more: Civic and community action in times of crisisThe current crisis is an opportunity to show imagination about changing some of the…
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BlogCovid-19: Getting money quickly to frontline services
Read more: Covid-19: Getting money quickly to frontline servicesHow can funders respond quickly and effectively to the challenge of supporting and sustaining…
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PublicationSmall charities and social change
Read more: Small charities and social changeAdvocacy, lobbying, campaigning and influencing are essential tools in the effort to tackle inequality…
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PublicationExecutive summary
Read more: Executive summaryA summary of our report exploring how and why small charities are challenging, shaping…