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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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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PublicationCollaborative working in complexity
Read more: Collaborative working in complexityThe voluntary and public sectors are awash with talk of ‘systems change’ and ‘complexity’,…
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PageJane Hatfield Award
Read more: Jane Hatfield AwardAbout The Jane Hatfield Award We launched the Jane Hatfield Award in partnership with…
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PublicationBarrier after barrier
Read more: Barrier after barrier‘A report to understand and critically disseminate the barriers that racially marginalised young people…
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PublicationSocial entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residents
Read more: Social entrepreneurship as a reintegrative solution for ex-prison residentsCan social entrepreneurship opportunities act as a viable avenue for 18 – 24 year…
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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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PublicationWorking together in community support
Read more: Working together in community supportSince May 2019, we have been working with Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) to…