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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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PublicationUnder the bonnet of unrestricted with Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales and partners
Read more: Under the bonnet of unrestricted with Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales and partnersThe second in a series of case studies asking funders to share their thinking…
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PublicationUnder the bonnet of unrestricted with Texel Foundation and partners
Read more: Under the bonnet of unrestricted with Texel Foundation and partnersIn this series, we ask funders to share their thinking about unrestricted funding –…
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PublicationSpinning plates in hard times
Read more: Spinning plates in hard timesBetween April and June 2023, 45 charity leaders from across the UK came together to…
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BlogThinking about strategic charity reserves management
Read more: Thinking about strategic charity reserves managementDrawing on our research, we’ve summarised what strategic reserves management is, the benefits, and…
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PublicationThinking about strategic charity reserves management
Read more: Thinking about strategic charity reserves managementIt’s commonplace for charities to feel uncertain about what is expected or required in…
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PublicationMaking your case for unrestricted funding
Read more: Making your case for unrestricted fundingThe Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) and Cranfield Trust have come together to…
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PublicationCharities in the driving seat
Read more: Charities in the driving seat‘Charities in the driving seat’ shares the story of our first accountability process for…
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PublicationEvidence Review: Why restrict grants?
Read more: Evidence Review: Why restrict grants?This review explores contrasting rationales for restricted and unrestricted funding – and whether they…
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Blog3 messages for 2023 from our popular content of 2022
Read more: 3 messages for 2023 from our popular content of 2022Sometimes looking back can help us pinpoint what to prioritise going forward. On spotlighting…
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PublicationIn the face of overwhelming need
Read more: In the face of overwhelming needDuring November 2022, 32 charity leaders from across the UK came together to talk…
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BlogCharity reserves can be a tool to guide future direction
Read more: Charity reserves can be a tool to guide future directionElaine writes how charity reserve management can guide us as an opener to our…
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PublicationThinking about… Charity Reserves
Read more: Thinking about… Charity ReservesThe Scotland Funders’ Forum commissioned IVAR ‘to understand how charity reserves can contribute to…