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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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PublicationTime for flexibility
Read more: Time for flexibilityThis seventh briefing shares the experiences of 34 leaders participating in the sessions between…
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PublicationCovid-19: The story told by 72 emergency funding applications
Read more: Covid-19: The story told by 72 emergency funding applicationsA Foundation gave us access to 72 funding applications made to their Covid-19 response…
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PublicationTaking some control
Read more: Taking some controlIn our sixth briefing paper, four preoccupations continue to be front of mind for…
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BlogA place-based approach
Read more: A place-based approachA group of Cumbria Funders supporting community-led emergency response work share their deliberations over…
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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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PublicationFocusing on what we can do
Read more: Focusing on what we can doIn our fifth briefing paper, VCSE leaders entered weeks five and six of the…
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PublicationA funding cliff edge?
Read more: A funding cliff edge?VCSE leaders talked about the pressures and emotional impact of steering their organisations through…
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PublicationGetting ready for the fallout
Read more: Getting ready for the falloutWe heard from 37 charities through online peer support sessions, between 9 and 16…
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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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PublicationThe pressures of uncertainty
Read more: The pressures of uncertaintySo far, we have hosted online peer support sessions for 23 VCSE leaders. From…
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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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Covid-19: What funders can do this week
Read more: Covid-19: What funders can do this weekRecent conversations highlight the speed of change and intense pressure felt by those working…