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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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BlogA Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 2 – Levers for Change, Grounded in Trust
Read more: A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 2 – Levers for Change, Grounded in TrustTanya Beer is learning facilitator and developmental evaluator who helps groups learn their way…
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PublicationThe holy grail of funding
Read more: The holy grail of fundingThrough the voices of trustees and senior staff from 12 trusts and foundations, we…
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BlogA Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 1
Read more: A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 1This post was originally published on the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy’s blog, and…
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PublicationAsylum Support Appeals Project case study for small charities and social change
Read more: Asylum Support Appeals Project case study for small charities and social changeRun by ten staff with 37 pro bono barristers and solicitors, and with an…
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PublicationSwitchback case study for small charities and social change
Read more: Switchback case study for small charities and social changeSwitchback works in London with young men aged 18-30 on release from prison (‘Trainees’),…
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PublicationSharing power in grant-making
Read more: Sharing power in grant-makingHow do we shift the power in grant-making to communities? By making steps to…
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BlogHow to use learning questions
Read more: How to use learning questionsOne way to hear different perspectives is to share your own thinking – including…
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PublicationA Community Action Network – West End, Morecambe Bay
Read more: A Community Action Network – West End, Morecambe BaySince January 2020, the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) has been supporting the…
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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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PublicationA social prescribing network in the Fylde coast
Read more: A social prescribing network in the Fylde coastSince January 2020, the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) has been supporting the…
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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…