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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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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BlogBuilding confidence and connections in Southwark
Read more: Building confidence and connections in SouthwarkIVAR has been working alongside the One Southwark programme to understand the barriers young…
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PublicationIn the face of overwhelming need
Read more: In the face of overwhelming needDuring November 2022, 32 charity leaders from across the UK came together to talk…
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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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PublicationLook after yourself and your families first
Read more: Look after yourself and your families firstIn this briefing, we summarise how charity leaders are experiencing and navigating the current…
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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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PublicationGroundswell case study for small charities and social change
Read more: Groundswell case study for small charities and social changeGroundswell works with people experiencing homelessness around the UK, to create and deliver solutions…
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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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PublicationPlanning in uncertainty
Read more: Planning in uncertaintyHow can organisations be agile faced with an unpredictable future? Could funders better support…
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PublicationResponse to change
Read more: Response to changeWhat began as a piece of research about ‘the use of technology’ has evolved…
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PublicationBirds in a hurricane
Read more: Birds in a hurricaneWe explore how organisations have survived – and in some cases even thrived -…