Ben Cairns

Dec 4, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Ben Cairns

Supporting charities to navigate prolonged uncertainty ‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a programme of online support for charity leaders. It was established at the beginning of the Covid pandemic in April 2020. At that time of acute crisis, we sought to provide a ‘safe space’ to pause and reflect for leaders of smaller, frontline charities.

Sep 24, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Ben Cairns |Chris Mills

Improving the funding experience In 2022, IVAR conducted a survey of 1,214 charities from across the UK, asking them about their funding experience. We aimed to identify which changes to funder practice would have the most beneficial impact.

Jul 18, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Ben Cairns |Annie Caffyn

‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help them better understand the challenges and realities facing charity leaders. In this briefing ‘Batten down the hatches’ we hear from charity leaders about how they continue to grapple with the pressures of prolonged instability and rising need during an exceptionally difficult time in the charity sector. These briefings present key themes from facilitated conversations between senior leaders of UK charities.

Apr 25, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Ben Cairns |Rebecca Moran

Supporting charities to navigate prolonged uncertainty ‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help them better understand the challenges and realities facing charity leaders. In this briefing ‘Stop changing the goal posts’ we share some key concerns identified and charities’ ideas on how funders can most helpfully respond.

Dec 7, 2023 | ivar.org.uk | Ben Cairns |Annie Caffyn

‘Leading in Uncertainty’ is a series of briefings for trusts and foundations, to help them better understand the challenges and realities facing charity leaders. These briefings present key themes from facilitated conversations between senior leaders of UK charities. Sessions are held under the Chatham House Rule, enabling participants to speak openly and candidly about their experiences.