Blog
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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BlogWhat we’ve learned about rebalancing power in community settings
Read more: What we’ve learned about rebalancing power in community settingsFour key insights from the Community-led Social Justice project.
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BlogA youth perspective on supporting young people in Southwark
Read more: A youth perspective on supporting young people in SouthwarkBeverly reflects on living in Southwark and the One Southwark programme – which aims…
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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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BlogCommunities are amazing: An internship with IVAR
Read more: Communities are amazing: An internship with IVARMorgan joined the research team as an intern through the 10,000 Black Interns initiative.…
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BlogWhat is IVAR’s role in supporting Black or minoritised communities?
Read more: What is IVAR’s role in supporting Black or minoritised communities?Eliza shares our learning on what IVAR’s role could be in supporting Black and…
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BlogMeet the charities holding funders to account
Read more: Meet the charities holding funders to accountMeet the charities, CICs, social enterprises and community groups that will help us hold…
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BlogGet the basics right: 10 actions to improve charities’ funding experience
Read more: Get the basics right: 10 actions to improve charities’ funding experienceWe ask funders to implement 10 actions that charities agree would make a difference…
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PublicationGet the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience Survey
Read more: Get the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience SurveyThrough the Funding Experience Survey, more than 1,200 charities shared what they feel are…
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BlogPutting Open and Trusting principles at the centre of Co-op Foundation’s new strategy
Read more: Putting Open and Trusting principles at the centre of Co-op Foundation’s new strategyThe Coop Foundation share how they weaved the eight commitments of open and trusting…
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PublicationWhat is open and trusting reporting, and why does it matter?
Read more: What is open and trusting reporting, and why does it matter?In this framing paper we: Explore the purpose of grant reporting Make the case…
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PublicationGiving learning a seat at the board table
Read more: Giving learning a seat at the board tableAt IVAR, we see learning as the focused consideration of truly mission-critical questions which…
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Publication2022 Evaluation Roundtable Framing Paper
Read more: 2022 Evaluation Roundtable Framing PaperAn introduction to the theme of ‘giving learning a seat at the board table’,…