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'Don't keep asking us to change'

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.
What does trusting your grantees really mean?

Oct 16, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Caroline Thompson

The move by many funders towards an open and trusting approach offers new and exciting opportunities to funded organisations to free up time and energy to focus on their purpose and to feel empowered by a more equal relationship with the funder. It can mean they are less encumbered by restrictions on their grant that serve only to reassure us, the funders, that they are being responsible with their money.
Actions that matter most to 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.
Supporting the progression of all young people

Jul 23, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Katie Turner |Sonakshi Anand |Houda Davis

The One Southwark programme, launched in March 2022, managed by United St Saviour’s Charity, seeks to address the effects of disparity on young people in Southwark through two parallel routes:Supporting the progression and wellbeing of young people aged 16 to 25 (those selected to be on the programme) through individualised and holistic support over two years.
'Batten down the hatches'

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.
‘Stop changing the goal posts’

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.
Delivering better funding for Black-led organisations and racial justice

Jan 25, 2024 | ivar.org.uk | Keeva Rooney |Liz Firth

Understanding what's needed and taking action More than 125 funders in the Open and Trusting Grant-making community have made concrete commitments to improving their practice by listening to charities and communities. However, while a more trusting and respectful funding approach does create a foundation for progress, it is not the same as a more equitable one.
'Just put your faith in us'

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.