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Communities need flexible funders to influence the public sector

July 2021

Ben Cairns

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Perfectly placed to step up and argue for greater consistency and flexibility from public funding, we share why independent grantmakers should speak out:

‘Perfection was never achievable’ – Two Charity CEOs on leading in uncertainty

July 2021

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We’ve heard from 23 leaders during our recent peer support sessions. Here, two of those leaders share reflections about what it is like to lead through this period of prolonged upheaval.

What good looks like: Example of cross-sector working in Pennine

July 2021

Angela Allen, Elaine Barker, Tim Birch, Christine Blythe, Andrea Dixon, Vicky Shepherd

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Pennine Lancashire is often cited as an example of good practice in cross-sector working in the design and delivery of health and care services. In this blog, the partnership share key enablers and next steps to inspire others.

This is what applying for funding feels like

July 2021

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22 charities share their experiences of applying for funding - and the five things they would like to be different.

Three ways City Bridge Trust approached flexible funding during the pandemic

July 2021

Sam Grimmett-Batt- Funding Director, City Bridge Trust

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City Bridge Trust (CBT) have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting grant-making. They join us as one of our 70 #FlexibleFunders to share their experience of responding flexibly.

Experimenting and learning during a crisis: A voluntary sector perspective

June 2021

Dr Vita Terry

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Human Learning Systems have catalysed tangible improvements in public management and Dr Vita Terry shares what the voluntary sector can learn, from advancing elements of organisational life to the three commitments needed to ensure transformation.

Having meaningful conversations about your funding approach

June 2021

Bruce Warnes - Trustee & Grants Manager at The Shears Foundation

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The Shears Foundation have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting grant-making. They join us as one of our #FlexibleFunders to share their experience of our first Community of Practice and their key takeaways – authored by Bruce Warnes, Trustee and Grants Manager.