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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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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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PublicationAnchored to purpose: Staying true to charity mission in choppy waters
Read more: Anchored to purpose: Staying true to charity mission in choppy waters‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings designed to help trusts and foundations…
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BlogMeet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding system
Read more: Meet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding systemThe creation of the Open and Trusting grant-making movement was inspired by charities’ calls…
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Blog“Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining change
Read more: “Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining changeYou have a cross-sector health partnership in your local area with a shared vision…
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PublicationDoing more with less
Read more: Doing more with less‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a programme of online support for charity leaders, facilitated by members…
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PublicationAct with urgency
Read more: Act with urgencyIn an increasingly turbulent and challenging environment, where there is high and growing demand…
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BlogWhat does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?
Read more: What does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?Building effective health and care solutions or services that address complex community needs and…
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Publication‘Show me, don’t tell me’
Read more: ‘Show me, don’t tell me’The Power of Youth Charter (POYC or the Charter), aims to recognise young people’s…
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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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Publication“Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary Sector
Read more: “Let My Candle Shine” – Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary SectorWorking in the voluntary sector poses challenges for everyone; it is a demanding path…
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Blog‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-making
Read more: ‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-makingThis autumn, we’re flipping grant reporting on its head for the second time and…