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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BlogBringing trust-based learning to life: four actions for funders
Read more: Bringing trust-based learning to life: four actions for fundersIntroduction Our work with funders and charities on Open and Trusting Grant-making has revealed…
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BlogReflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular content
Read more: Reflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular contentIn what has become a new year tradition here at IVAR, we have looked…
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BlogWhat is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?
Read more: What is ‘power’ and how can it be redistributed to communities?Introduction In a typical year, we hear from over 1,000 charities, over 300 foundations,…
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BlogReconsidering risk: How can Open and Trusting work for statutory funding?
Read more: Reconsidering risk: How can Open and Trusting work for statutory funding?Introduction Over the last few months, IVAR has been running workshops with Local Authorities…
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BlogFull Cost Recovery – A recipe for success
Read more: Full Cost Recovery – A recipe for successCiaran Rafferty, Director of The Hilden Charitable Fund, shares the importance of Full Cost…
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BlogA defined endgame: The case for spending out a charitable foundation
Read more: A defined endgame: The case for spending out a charitable foundationThe Four Acre Trust is now completely spent out. John Bothalmey, Founder Trustee, shares…
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PublicationUnder the bonnet of unrestricted with Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales and partners
Read more: Under the bonnet of unrestricted with Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales and partnersThe second in a series of case studies asking funders to share their thinking…
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PublicationUnder the bonnet of unrestricted with Texel Foundation and partners
Read more: Under the bonnet of unrestricted with Texel Foundation and partnersIn this series, we ask funders to share their thinking about unrestricted funding –…
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PublicationSpinning plates in hard times
Read more: Spinning plates in hard timesBetween April and June 2023, 45 charity leaders from across the UK came together to…
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PageJane Hatfield Award
Read more: Jane Hatfield AwardAbout The Jane Hatfield Award IVAR launched the Jane Hatfield Award in partnership with…
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PublicationBarrier after barrier
Read more: Barrier after barrier‘A report to understand and critically disseminate the barriers that racially marginalised young people…
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PublicationSocial entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residents
Read more: Social entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residentsCan social entrepreneurship opportunities act as a viable avenue for 18 – 24 year…