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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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PublicationPlanning in uncertainty
Read more: Planning in uncertaintyHow can organisations be agile faced with an unpredictable future? Could funders better support…
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BlogRethinking funding for the future
Read more: Rethinking funding for the futureMarguerite Hunter Blair – Chief Executive of Play Scotland – on ‘rethinking funding for the…
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Publication‘Timely action for a shattered community’
Read more: ‘Timely action for a shattered community’On Tuesday 30th July 2019, heavy rainfall in the North Yorkshire Dales resulted in…
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BlogCommunities need flexible funders to influence the public sector
Read more: Communities need flexible funders to influence the public sectorPerfectly placed to step up and argue for greater consistency and flexibility from public…
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BlogThis is what applying for funding feels like
Read more: This is what applying for funding feels like22 charities share their experiences of applying for funding – and the five things…
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BlogThree ways City Bridge Trust approached flexible funding during the pandemic
Read more: Three ways City Bridge Trust approached flexible funding during the pandemicCity Bridge Trust (CBT) have signed up to our eight commitments for open and…
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PublicationFinding a path through complexity
Read more: Finding a path through complexityThis briefing draws on the contributions of learning and evaluation staff from 13 foundations,…
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PublicationTowards more flexible funding
Read more: Towards more flexible fundingThis briefing shares reflections and ideas for action from the first round of Community…
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BlogHaving meaningful conversations about your funding approach
Read more: Having meaningful conversations about your funding approachThe Shears Foundation have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting…
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PublicationLearning in the flow of working – Learning and evaluation in trusts and foundations during Covid-19
Read more: Learning in the flow of working – Learning and evaluation in trusts and foundations during Covid-19In this briefing, we summarise the key points from our first Community of Practice…
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PublicationResponse to change
Read more: Response to changeWhat began as a piece of research about ‘the use of technology’ has evolved…
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PublicationBirds in a hurricane
Read more: Birds in a hurricaneWe explore how organisations have survived – and in some cases even thrived -…