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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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BlogIs Voluntary Sector Still ‘Voluntary’? The Future of Civil Society
Read more: Is Voluntary Sector Still ‘Voluntary’? The Future of Civil SocietyVolunteering has quietly been in decline for over a decade, while paid labour in…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2026: Meet the Researchers
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2026: Meet the ResearchersIVAR and Ubele are delighted to introduce the recipients of the 2026 Jane Hatfield…
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BlogChanging the odds: How Postcode Lottery embraced flexible funding
Read more: Changing the odds: How Postcode Lottery embraced flexible fundingFor years, Postcode Lottery offered flexible funding to large charities – but not to…
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BlogWe’re hiring: Communications Officer
Read more: We’re hiring: Communications OfficerFull-time or Part-time / £30,000 / Hybrid role Location – Home based and London…
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BlogOpen and Trusting starts inside: an early career view
Read more: Open and Trusting starts inside: an early career viewConversations about where Open and Trusting sits strategically and how far it’s taken often happen at senior levels…
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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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Blog25 for 25: Team choose charities to celebrate
Read more: 25 for 25: Team choose charities to celebrateOn 2 October, IVAR turned 25. The sector – and the world – are…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2025: Supporting the Next Generation of ResearchersIVAR is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Jane Hatfield Award, supporting…