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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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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PublicationSearching for Life Rafts: The Funding Experience Survey 2026
Read more: Searching for Life Rafts: The Funding Experience Survey 2026What does applying for and receiving grants feel like in 2026? This is what…
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PublicationWho Benefits? Equity and Power in Funding Systems
Read more: Who Benefits? Equity and Power in Funding SystemsWe have been exploring how equity informs our work, particularly through our Open and…