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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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PublicationCase Study Three: Volunteers Supporting Families (VsF), Southend
Read more: Case Study Three: Volunteers Supporting Families (VsF), SouthendThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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PublicationCase Study Two: HENRY Parent Champions
Read more: Case Study Two: HENRY Parent ChampionsThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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PublicationCase Study One: Bradford Volunteer Doula Service
Read more: Case Study One: Bradford Volunteer Doula ServiceThis is one of three case studies carried out as part of the Volunteering…
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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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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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PublicationSustainability: A Rapid Review
Read more: Sustainability: A Rapid ReviewIf you are interested to know what has been written about sustainability over the…
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PublicationPeople, places and health agencies: Lessons from Big Local residents
Read more: People, places and health agencies: Lessons from Big Local residentsLocal Trust commissioned this research because health and wellbeing had been identified as a…
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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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PublicationSmall charities and social investment
Read more: Small charities and social investmentA close look at the ‘social investment journey’ of 25 small charities, providing in-depth…
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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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PublicationLocality Convention 2016: Charities under £1m and social investment
Read more: Locality Convention 2016: Charities under £1m and social investmentSlides on the findings of our recent study on charities and social investment presented…
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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.