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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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Blog‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers’
Read more: ‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers’Since 2018, we’ve been a learning partner to the Pears #iwill Fund, supporting a…
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PublicationGetting started with collaboration: A framework for joint action
Read more: Getting started with collaboration: A framework for joint actionThis framework is for individuals and organisations who are setting out on new collaborative…
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BlogCommunity Health Melas
Read more: Community Health MelasThe concept is simple; give people the opportunity to have a Health MOT in…
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PublicationDuty to Care?
Read more: Duty to Care?We believe that foundations could be making adaptations to their grant-making practices in response…
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BlogHow to embed youth volunteering – meaningfully
Read more: How to embed youth volunteering – meaningfullyThe challenges of embedding volunteering are well-documented – from the shifting sands of voluntary…
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BlogReimagining hospital volunteers – getting started with under 18s
Read more: Reimagining hospital volunteers – getting started with under 18sIt’s one thing to decide that you want to work with young volunteers, but…
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Blog‘If not us, then who?’
Read more: ‘If not us, then who?’Senior researcher Katie Turner reflects on her conversations with small charities in Ealing, as…
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PublicationEaling
Read more: EalingIn-depth research into the distinctive contribution, value and experiences of small and medium-sized charities…
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BlogGrant reporting is broken. But we can fix it!
Read more: Grant reporting is broken. But we can fix it!Funders and funded organisations eagerly debated how we could improve grant reporting culture at…
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Value of small: Challenges in Ealing
Read more: Value of small: Challenges in EalingRead the challenges, suggestions and stories from our work in Ealing – one of…
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BlogThe art of accountability beyond counting
Read more: The art of accountability beyond countingJust try saying the word ‘accountability’ in your community organisation. Even the sound of…
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BlogHow are we using the law as a tactic for social change?
Read more: How are we using the law as a tactic for social change?Law and human rights based approaches can be important tools for civil society. But…