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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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Blog‘Turn up imperfectly’: How trustees are Leading in Uncertainty
Read more: ‘Turn up imperfectly’: How trustees are Leading in UncertaintyThis blog centres on the importance of peer support for trustees and explores the…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activists
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activistsThis year, The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is launching the Jane Hatfield…
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BlogHow can foundations respond to the cost of living crisis?
Read more: How can foundations respond to the cost of living crisis?As charities and the communities they work with contend with the cost of living…
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PublicationResidents in control
Read more: Residents in controlThrough the Big Local programme, many areas use their funding to deliver grants in their…
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BlogYouth Volunteering in the NHS: Health is based in our communities and young people are part of communities
Read more: Youth Volunteering in the NHS: Health is based in our communities and young people are part of communitiesMarisa shares her reflections with Senior Research Annie about what it takes to set…
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PublicationThe power of youth volunteering
Read more: The power of youth volunteeringSince 2018, 32 NHS Trusts and their respective charities have been welcoming young volunteers…
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BlogThree ways to be inclusive when working in partnership
Read more: Three ways to be inclusive when working in partnershipIn two workshops that I co-facilitated recently, I was struck by the inclusive way…
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BlogAbout The Funding Experience Survey: 100 grantmakers are listening
Read more: About The Funding Experience Survey: 100 grantmakers are listeningDiscover what The Funding Experience Survey is; what it’s based it on; how we’ll…
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PublicationThe funding experience survey
Read more: The funding experience survey100 funders are listening: How can we reduce the wasted time, effort and stress of…
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BlogAll working towards reforming UK grant-making
Read more: All working towards reforming UK grant-makingDeep and meaningful reform to UK grant-making is within reach. Our 10 organisations and…
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PageApplications and assessments
Read more: Applications and assessmentsCharities do not expect an easy ride from funders. They know funding is highly…
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PublicationLet charities shine
Read more: Let charities shineHow can foundations be more open and trusting in their funding applications and assessments?…