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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.
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BlogDear Social Investor,
Read more: Dear Social Investor,It’s been six months since we first published our research on ‘Small Charities and…
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BlogThe power of small actions in grassroots regeneration
Read more: The power of small actions in grassroots regenerationWhat brings communities together and enables them to take action on issues that affect…
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BlogKatherine Low Settlement – ‘Supporting the people of Wandsworth for over 90 years’
Read more: Katherine Low Settlement – ‘Supporting the people of Wandsworth for over 90 years’Director of Katherine Low Settlement, Aaron Barbour shares how they provide ‘life long’ support…
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BlogPembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’
Read more: Pembrokeshire People First – ‘Our aim is to one day become redundant’Through our work we get to meet and talk to driven, passionate and inspiring…
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BlogThe Floating Classroom – ‘Shamefully these experiences are becoming a luxury’
Read more: The Floating Classroom – ‘Shamefully these experiences are becoming a luxury’Simon Ryder runs The Floating Classroom, a huge electric barge moored in Paddington. It…
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BlogLearning in responsive grant making – Thinking out loud
Read more: Learning in responsive grant making – Thinking out loudIn recent months we have been looking into theory and ideas that might help…
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BlogVolunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence review
Read more: Volunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence reviewLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares the story behind the research. Bringing…
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BlogTaking a strategic learning approach to evaluation
Read more: Taking a strategic learning approach to evaluationNick Wilsdon, Learning & Evaluation Manager at the National Foundation for Youth Music shares…
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On the shoulders of giants: Charity leaders call for a ‘humble and modest’ social investment market
Read more: On the shoulders of giants: Charity leaders call for a ‘humble and modest’ social investment marketLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares some of the points made by…
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BlogSmall Organisations: The Journey to Investment
Read more: Small Organisations: The Journey to InvestmentAssociate researcher Niamh Goggin reflects on her experience of our recent research into charities…
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BlogGetting on the impact bandwagon
Read more: Getting on the impact bandwagonIVAR associate, Professor Marilyn Taylor shares her thinking on Impact.
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BlogHow are we doing? A quick account of the Barrow Cadbury Trust strategic review
Read more: How are we doing? A quick account of the Barrow Cadbury Trust strategic reviewSara Llewellin, Chief executive at Barrow Cadbury trust shares her experience of the IVAR…