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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BlogAI and the future of funding applications: Risks, realities and responses for grantmakers
Read more: AI and the future of funding applications: Risks, realities and responses for grantmakersAI is dramatically changing the funding landscape. Many funders are experiencing greater volumes of…
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BlogThe 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating Risk
Read more: The 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating RiskBy Alexandra Parker Of all the Open and Trusting commitments, it’s ‘accept risk’ that…
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BlogFrom automation to empathy: AI in Open and Trusting grant-making
Read more: From automation to empathy: AI in Open and Trusting grant-makingOpen and Trusting grant-making is grounded in patience, empathy and kindness. At its heart…
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BlogBuilding Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaboration
Read more: Building Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaborationWith more children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties and many facing long…
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PublicationEnhancing stability and responsiveness: How multi-year unrestricted funding enables organisations to support young people
Read more: Enhancing stability and responsiveness: How multi-year unrestricted funding enables organisations to support young peopleIn 2023, the Co-op Foundation funded 13 organisations that work with young people as…
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Blog“It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grants
Read more: “It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grantsFlexible funding is one of the clearest ways funders can show trust in the…
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BlogFrom charity advocate to funder convert: The case for flexible funding
Read more: From charity advocate to funder convert: The case for flexible fundingThe evidence is clear: flexible funding – unrestricted grants, multi-year commitments – enables charities…
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BlogBank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted funding
Read more: Bank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted fundingBackground Social exclusion, disadvantage and deprivation remain huge priorities to address in Scotland. Levels…
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PublicationThe strength in everyone’s voices
Read more: The strength in everyone’s voicesThe Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) was inaugurated on 1st…
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PublicationMulti-year funding: Building community in Camden
Read more: Multi-year funding: Building community in CamdenIn 2015, after a year of consultation, the London Borough of Camden committed to…
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BlogWhat does trusting your grantees really mean?
Read more: What does trusting your grantees really mean?The move by many funders towards an open and trusting approach offers new and…
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Publication‘Proceed until apprehended’: Flourish Glasgow Partnership
Read more: ‘Proceed until apprehended’: Flourish Glasgow PartnershipIn October 2023, cross-sector partners came together to explore how to develop a joined-up…