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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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BlogSparking place-based connections: Learning from The Big Lunch
Read more: Sparking place-based connections: Learning from The Big LunchAs in-person events recommence, communities are refamiliarising themselves with the importance and benefits of…
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Blog‘Turn up imperfectly’: How trustees are Leading in Uncertainty
Read more: ‘Turn up imperfectly’: How trustees are Leading in UncertaintyThis blog centres on the importance of peer support for trustees and explores the…
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PublicationGiving learning a seat at the board table
Read more: Giving learning a seat at the board tableAt IVAR, we see learning as the focused consideration of truly mission-critical questions which…
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Publication2022 Evaluation Roundtable Framing Paper
Read more: 2022 Evaluation Roundtable Framing PaperAn introduction to the theme of ‘giving learning a seat at the board table’,…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activists
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activistsThis year, The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is launching the Jane Hatfield…
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PublicationResidents in control
Read more: Residents in controlThrough the Big Local programme, many areas use their funding to deliver grants in their…
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PublicationListening to grantees
Read more: Listening to granteesWe supported the Walcot Foundation to learn more about their grantees’ experiences of their…
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PublicationThe power of youth volunteering
Read more: The power of youth volunteeringSince 2018, 32 NHS Trusts and their respective charities have been welcoming young volunteers…
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PublicationThe funding experience survey
Read more: The funding experience survey100 funders are listening: How can we reduce the wasted time, effort and stress of…
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PublicationAll working towards reforming UK grant-making
Read more: All working towards reforming UK grant-makingDeep and meaningful reform to UK grant-making is within reach. Reform that resets the…
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Blog6 things The Tudor Trust learned from Wellbeing Grants
Read more: 6 things The Tudor Trust learned from Wellbeing GrantsGuest post from Annie Salter of The Tudor Trust explores the approach and learning…
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BlogAllies not auditors:
Read more: Allies not auditors:Liz and Houda explore approaches to reporting and strategic learning from flexible funders, and…