While our role may vary from facilitator to learning partner to critical friend, we are guided by our action research principles to solve problems, be collaborative, offer practical learning and be useful for all. Find out more about what we do: ivar.org.uk/about-us/what-…

The best news today! I received an acceptance from IVAR to work with them as a Young Assessor researching the #iwill #PowerOfYouth Charter. Thanks to the team and to Volunteer Now Youth for sharing the opportunity. Can't wait to start!

“Whatever support is created needs to be realistic & tailored to the work that we do & the world that we live in”

New report explores the experiences of racially marginalised young people to take social action, outlining support needed: bit.ly/Jane-Hatfield-…

Are you considering joining our Open and Trusting Grant-making but got some questions?

Our FAQs page might help - and if we haven't answered it here, please reach out to us on [email protected]. ivar.org.uk/open-and-trust…

Can social entrepreneurship be a viable avenue for social reintegration of young Black men who are ex-prison residents?

New research from Jane Hatfield Award recipients (ANS Research) calls for better availability of information, mentorship & training: bit.ly/Jane-Hatfield-…

There's still spaces at a learning event to explore the experiences for Black and Minoritised young people to get access and support in social action, and what will help: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ivar-and-the…

If you find yourself saying... ‘We know we’re supposed to have reserves but we’re not sure how much and how they can be used' or something similar, read our blog on how to manage your reserves strategically: ivar.org.uk/blog/thinking-…

We are calling for funders to adopt more open and trusting practices that make life easier for those they fund.

Join a supportive community that will help to push your thinking through peer exchanges, research and more: ivar.org.uk/flexible-funde…

We know from our conversations with charities that unrestricted funding is important and would make a huge difference to them, but questions remain around how best to make the case to funders.

Read our guide in collaboration with Cranfield Trust: ivar.org.uk/publication/ma…

📢New report 📢

In our new paper - Building community leadership - IVAR & Just Ideas evaluate the Community Leadership Academy (CLA), which has provided structured support for community-led change as part of the Big Local programme and beyond⤵️

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🆕📢 How can residents feel supported & empowered when participating in community leadership support?

Our Vita Terry shares the importance of a values-based approach
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Based on work with Just Ideas for Local Trust's Community Leadership Academy

Foundations are reshaping their learning systems as a critical resource for navigating complex work. We explore what it takes to create the conditions for trust-based learning, practical questions that arise and how to attend to risks: ivar.org.uk/publication/le…

We're recruiting!

Do you know any experienced researchers or Project Managers looking for something new?

We're looking for 2 Senior Researchers 🔎🔎- please do share far & wide

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#CharityJob #ResearchJob #VolSec Social Research Assn VSSN

45 charity leaders joined us to talk about current concerns. This short briefing shares the themes and ideas on how funders can most helpfully respond: ivar.org.uk/publication/sp…

Reserve your spot at this learning event exploring issues of access & support for young people of Black & Minoritised communities into social action and entrepreneurship. Researchers & activists who have conducted research will share their findings: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ivar-and-the…

Are you facing barriers in your foundation when it comes to offering unrestricted funding? Do you want to make a case to colleagues and need evidence on the benefits?

Our briefing summaries the research and shares key points to make in discussions: ivar.org.uk/publication/ma…

We share the story of our first accountability process for #FlexibleFunders signed up to our Open and Trusting Grant-making initiative. We hope that it provides a level of clarity about what it means to be a part of the movement: ivar.org.uk/publication/ch…

🗓️ Join us on 11th September to explore the experiences, barriers & opportunities of social action & entrepreneurship for young people of Black & Minoritised communities. Hear from new researchers & activists as they share the messages from their reports: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ivar-and-the…

Our 2023 Festival of Learning report now online -if you want to dive deeper check out the #FestivalOfLearning2023 playlist on our Youtube Channel featuring some of the online sessions including IVAR City Bridge Trust John Ellerman Foundation & others➡️ tinyurl.com/2st5p6jw

How can we work together in community support?

We explore how HelponYourDoorstep support residents and link in with their partner network in Islington. Our evaluation is filled with learning points for others working on the frontline: ivar.org.uk/publication/wo…