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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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BlogCore funding is the answer – whatever the research question
Read more: Core funding is the answer – whatever the research questionBen reflects that in recent years whatever our research question, the answers often included…
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Blog3 things to notice from ‘Slice and Dice’ – a tool to explore GrantNav data visually
Read more: 3 things to notice from ‘Slice and Dice’ – a tool to explore GrantNav data visuallySuraj Vadgama, Product Lead at the Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology (CAST),…
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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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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…
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BlogGrant reporting – can we fix it? Yes we can!
Read more: Grant reporting – can we fix it? Yes we can!A response to last month’s blog about the state of grant reporting. Tessa Hibbert…
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BlogGrant reporting is broken. Can we fix it?
Read more: Grant reporting is broken. Can we fix it?‘Funder-led. Bureaucratic. Time-consuming. Misunderstood.’ These are words used to describe grant reporting by six…
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BlogDrowning in jargon? Squeaky ducks may be the answer
Read more: Drowning in jargon? Squeaky ducks may be the answerIVAR associate Charlotte Pace reflects on how language impacts partnership working.