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IVAR @IVAR_UK

We work closely with organisations striving for social change. We use action research to develop practical responses to the challenges they face.

Joined November 2014
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
16 May 2024
'Listening and Learning Together โ€“ the IVAR podcast' has arrived! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Our new podcast series explores challenges facing the voluntary sector. We hear different perspectives and speak about how best to deliver for causes and communities across the UK. spoti.fi/4am0SGr
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
24 Feb 2025
We will no longer be actively posting on X and will close our account in April. In the meantime, if you would like to keep up with our news, please do follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/instituโ€ฆ

IVAR - Institute For Voluntary Action Research | LinkedIn

IVAR - Institute For Voluntary Action Research | 5,121 followers on LinkedIn. We are an independent research charity working with people and organisations who are striving for social change. | We are...

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IVAR @IVAR_UK
11 Dec 2024
๐Ÿ“ข We're recruiting! We have an exciting opportunity to join IVAR as Director of Communications. If you or anyone you know has the skills to join our team to ensure our work has the greatest possible impact, then visit buff.ly/4guUWOU for full details and how to apply.
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
5 Dec 2024
๐Ÿ†• Briefing 'Don't keep asking us to change' This latest Leading in Uncertainty briefing draws on recent conversations with 28 charity leaders, highlighting current experiences of voluntary sector leadership and insights into what funders can do to help ๐Ÿ”—buff.ly/4g2COfy
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
3 Dec 2024
๐ŸŽ™๏ธListening and Learning Together: Episode 3 - Unrestricted funding: approaching impact assessment as a shared endeavour. In our latest podcast episode, IVAR's Director Ben Cairns is joined by @AmyBraier, Gina Crane and Chris Woo. Listen here ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/49tvZkJ
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
28 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• Exploring approaches to assessing the impact of unrestricted funding This report, commissioned by the @Coop_Foundation, covers how funders monitor and assess the impact of unrestricted grants, and what successes and challenges they have encountered ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/4fLBHAC
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
22 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• publication: 'Show me, don't tell me' To mark this #iWillWeek we have released a new report following our work with @UKYouth and @volunteering_uk between July 2022 and November 2024 to map organisationsโ€™ journeys with the Power of Youth Charter๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/4fTXc1A
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
21 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• Blogs: Why and how to tackle stigma and bias in partnership working. As part of our Connecting Health Communities initiative we share two different perspectives on the importance of addressing bias in leadership; and recognising and addressing stigma๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/40VKoE0
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
14 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• Blog: Bank of Scotland Foundation: Our journey to unrestricted funding As part of our unrestricted funding series, we hear from Jillian Baillie - Chief Executive of Bank of Scotland Foundation with insights into their journey as a responsive funder.๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/3Z5Ntjk
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
12 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• Case study: Multi-year funding - Building community in Camden Hear about why the London Borough of Camden believes in multi-year funding, how they implemented it, what they have learnt and what advice they would give to other public agencies. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/4eHEslj
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
12 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• Case study as part of Open & Trusting Grant-making for public agencies: The strength in everyoneโ€™s voices - How the voluntary sector became an integral part of health and care delivery in Suffolk and North East Essex. Read the full case study here: ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/3AFU8aD
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
7 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• report โ€œLet My Candle Shineโ€ โ€“ Young Black Women Navigating the UK Voluntary Sector This research project funded by The Jane Hatfield Award and @ubeleinitiative asks young Black women to reflect on their experiences working in the UK voluntary sector ๐Ÿ”—buff.ly/3NV09TH
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
5 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ†• Blog โ€˜All in it togetherโ€™: Charitiesโ€™ hopes for reviewing progress on Open & Trusting Grant-making We spoke to the charity leaders who will be reviewing funder practice this year to find out what their thoughts are about being part of this initiative ๐Ÿ”—buff.ly/48EbfWL
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
4 Nov 2024
๐Ÿ“ฃ We are excited to announce an internship opportunity for one young person (aged 19 - 25) who has an interest in this kind of work, or in social research more generally. Find out more in our recruitment pack here buff.ly/4faCj2v or email sonakshi@ivar.org.uk
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
24 Oct 2024
With thanks to our producers @PodcastPioneers
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
24 Oct 2024
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 2 - How is long-term funding a two-way win (for charities and funders)? IVAR Director Ben Cairns is joined by @Coop_Foundation's Charlotte Wilson, Emma Goldthorpe of the Eric Wright Charitable Trust and Lindsay Oliver, Founder of @new_peer ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/40ibk0m
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
17 Oct 2024
๐Ÿ†• blog: What does trusting your grantees really mean? In the first of a new series of blogs and podcasts we hear from Sheila Jane Malley, Trustee at @Coop_Foundation and @RosaForWomen about the move by many funders towards an open & trusting approach ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/3NuAdhu
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15 Oct 2024
For this month's Member Spotlight we spoke to the Texel Foundation about everything from their Staff Support & Development Fund to @IVAR_UK's Open & Trusting grantmaking, to our Small Funders Network Find out more about their work & read the full Q A โžก๏ธ londonfunders.org.uk/latest/โ€ฆ
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
8 Oct 2024
๐Ÿ“ข We're recruiting! We have an exciting opportunity to join IVAR as Deputy Director of Research. If you or anyone you know has the skills to join our team and make your mark on a range of research projects, then visit buff.ly/4ePIRU9 for full details and how to apply.
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IVAR @IVAR_UK
4 Oct 2024
๐Ÿ’ก In case you missed it: Time to end the dominance of short-term grants Our evidence review demonstrates that short-term grants have not earned their place as the dominant model. Read more about the case for multi-year funding here buff.ly/4etjYNI
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Based on our findings, we've gathered a set of recommendations for local stakeholders and invite them to join an ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ on the 22nd of October. It's a 90-minute session, facilitated by @IVAR_UK, and you can register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cpar-locaโ€ฆ

CPAR local stakeholdersโ€™ workshop- Sussex

Responding to Cost of Living: Collaboration conversation in Sussex

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