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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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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…
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BlogWhy young people should be involved in conversations about the issues that affect them
Read more: Why young people should be involved in conversations about the issues that affect themAlen, young volunteer at the International Development Foundation, reflects on the experiences of their…
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BlogA youth perspective on supporting young people in Southwark
Read more: A youth perspective on supporting young people in SouthwarkBeverly reflects on living in Southwark and the One Southwark programme – which aims…
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BlogCommunities are amazing: An internship with IVAR
Read more: Communities are amazing: An internship with IVARMorgan joined the research team as an intern through the 10,000 Black Interns initiative.…
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BlogSupporting young people in place: A story of youth social action in Southwark
Read more: Supporting young people in place: A story of youth social action in SouthwarkWe talk to Victoria, one of the 21 young people who are part of…
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BlogLearning from the Pears #iwill Fund Network: Creating enabling environments for young volunteers in healthcare
Read more: Learning from the Pears #iwill Fund Network: Creating enabling environments for young volunteers in healthcareSenior Researcher Annie shares three features that stood out to her from our work…
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BlogSupporting young people in place: The One Southwark Programme
Read more: Supporting young people in place: The One Southwark ProgrammeWill Cole – Programme Director for One Southwark – talks about their vision to…
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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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Blog‘Turn up imperfectly’: How trustees are Leading in Uncertainty
Read more: ‘Turn up imperfectly’: How trustees are Leading in UncertaintyThis blog centres on the importance of peer support for trustees and explores the…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activists
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2023: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activistsThis year, The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is launching the Jane Hatfield…
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BlogYouth Volunteering in the NHS: Health is based in our communities and young people are part of communities
Read more: Youth Volunteering in the NHS: Health is based in our communities and young people are part of communitiesMarisa shares her reflections with Senior Research Annie about what it takes to set…
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PublicationThe power of youth volunteering
Read more: The power of youth volunteeringSince 2018, 32 NHS Trusts and their respective charities have been welcoming young volunteers…