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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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PublicationBig Local foresighting: Feedback report
Read more: Big Local foresighting: Feedback reportThis report about government reforms and what they may mean for Big Local areas…
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PublicationBig Local Annual Learning Review 2012 to 2013
Read more: Big Local Annual Learning Review 2012 to 2013During its first three years, while the Big Local programme and Local Trust were…
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PublicationBig Local: What’s new and different?
Read more: Big Local: What’s new and different?From the moment Big Local was announced there was huge enthusiasm that this programme…
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PublicationCharities and social investment
Read more: Charities and social investmentThis research into social investment was carried out by IVAR on behalf of the…
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PublicationTurning a corner
Read more: Turning a cornerIn February 2013, we assessed what we had learned from our year in the…
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PublicationFramework for thinking about involving beneficiaries in funding processes at BIG
Read more: Framework for thinking about involving beneficiaries in funding processes at BIGIn 2013, we undertook a study for BIG Lottery Fund exploring the way BIG…
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PublicationBeneficiary involvement in funding processes at BIG
Read more: Beneficiary involvement in funding processes at BIGThis report presents findings of research undertaken on behalf of the Big Lottery Fund…
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PublicationThinking about… core funding
Read more: Thinking about… core fundingThinking about… core funding draws on learning from our own and others’ research and…
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PublicationDuty of Care
Read more: Duty of CareThis report outlines findings from the ‘Recession Watch’ research project led by IVAR and…
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New ways of giving by UK Trusts and Foundations
Read more: New ways of giving by UK Trusts and FoundationsThis paper was presented at the 2012 International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) Conference…
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PublicationBeyond Money
Read more: Beyond MoneyBeyond money: A study of funding plus in the UK is the final report…
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PublicationCommunity organisations controlling assets
Read more: Community organisations controlling assetsWhat kinds of community organisations own or manage assets such as land and buildings?…