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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BlogThe 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating Risk
Read more: The 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating RiskBy Alexandra Parker Of all the Open and Trusting commitments, it’s ‘accept risk’ that…
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PublicationAccepting risk: why it matters in grant-making
Read more: Accepting risk: why it matters in grant-makingRisk is inherent in any grant, project, or enterprise – there is no venture…
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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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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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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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PublicationMaking your case for unrestricted funding
Read more: Making your case for unrestricted fundingThe Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) and Cranfield Trust have come together to…
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PublicationCharities in the driving seat
Read more: Charities in the driving seat‘Charities in the driving seat’ shares the story of our first accountability process for…
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PublicationMaking the case for unrestricted funding
Read more: Making the case for unrestricted fundingOur new briefing summaries the key points from our research to help grantmakers and…
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PublicationEvidence Review: Why restrict grants?
Read more: Evidence Review: Why restrict grants?This review explores contrasting rationales for restricted and unrestricted funding – and whether they…
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PublicationGet the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience Survey
Read more: Get the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience SurveyThrough the Funding Experience Survey, more than 1,200 charities shared what they feel are…