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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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PublicationFunding differently for systems change
Read more: Funding differently for systems changeAcross the funding sector, funders are showing a growing interest in collaborative, equitable and…
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BlogFunding for systems change: what Propel taught us
Read more: Funding for systems change: what Propel taught usBy Jo Brown, Deputy Director of Research, IVAR There is considerable interest right now…
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PageYouth voice in Healthcare
Read more: Youth voice in HealthcareAbout the project Pears and NHS England set up a peer learning network to…
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Publication“We can’t get the funding because we can’t get the evidence” – Supporting the Scottish voluntary sector’s work with Black and racially minoritised communities
Read more: “We can’t get the funding because we can’t get the evidence” – Supporting the Scottish voluntary sector’s work with Black and racially minoritised communitiesAcross Scotland, voluntary organisations working with Black and racially minoritised communities are operating under immense pressure.…
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Blog“It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grants
Read more: “It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grantsFlexible funding is one of the clearest ways funders can show trust in the…
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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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BlogBeyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and Practice
Read more: Beyond the Buzzword: Systems Change in Language, Planning and PracticeAs part of my internship with IVAR, ‘systems change’ was one of the topics…
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BlogWhat does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?
Read more: What does it take to build effective solutions and services for our communities?Building effective health and care solutions or services that address complex community needs and…
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Blog‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-making
Read more: ‘All in it together’: Charities’ hopes for reviewing progress on Open and Trusting Grant-makingThis autumn, we’re flipping grant reporting on its head for the second time and…
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PublicationNot just ticking boxes
Read more: Not just ticking boxesCovid-19 further exposed the health inequalities that exist across the UK, with research showing…
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PublicationCollaborative working in complexity
Read more: Collaborative working in complexityThe voluntary and public sectors are awash with talk of ‘systems change’ and ‘complexity’,…
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PublicationSocial entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residents
Read more: Social entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residentsCan social entrepreneurship opportunities act as a viable avenue for 18 – 24 year…