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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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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…
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BlogPutting Open and Trusting principles at the centre of Co-op Foundation’s new strategy
Read more: Putting Open and Trusting principles at the centre of Co-op Foundation’s new strategyThe Coop Foundation share how they weaved the eight commitments of open and trusting…
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PublicationWhat is open and trusting reporting, and why does it matter?
Read more: What is open and trusting reporting, and why does it matter?In this framing paper we: Explore the purpose of grant reporting Make the case…
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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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PublicationLet charities shine
Read more: Let charities shineHow can foundations be more open and trusting in their funding applications and assessments?…
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PublicationThe Tudor Trust wellbeing grant: One year on
Read more: The Tudor Trust wellbeing grant: One year onIn December 2020, The Tudor Trust sent an email to 631 grantees to offer…
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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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BlogUnrestricted funding: Where does it go and what difference does it make?
Read more: Unrestricted funding: Where does it go and what difference does it make?Hannah shares The Blue Thread foundation’s approach to offering unrestricted funding.
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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…