Our research
Our mission is to strengthen the UK voluntary sector through action research. We work with charities, foundations and public agencies.
Current work
Leading in uncertainty
90 minute drop-in peer support sessions for up to 10 charity leaders at a time.
Open and Trusting Grant-making
A community of over 100 funders committed to making life easier for those they fund.
Connecting Health Communities
Facilitated support for cross-sector partnerships addressing health inequalities.
Recently published
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PublicationEnhancing stability and responsiveness: How multi-year unrestricted funding enables organisations to support young people
Read more: Enhancing stability and responsiveness: How multi-year unrestricted funding enables organisations to support young peopleIn 2023, the Co-op Foundation funded 13 organisations that work with young people as…
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PublicationAnchored to purpose: Staying true to charity mission in choppy waters
Read more: Anchored to purpose: Staying true to charity mission in choppy waters‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings designed to help trusts and foundations…
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PublicationAccepting risk: why it matters in grant-making
Read more: Accepting risk: why it matters in grant-makingRisk is inherent in any grant, project, or enterprise – there is no venture…