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School rules: Charities and the changing education sector
By Shona Curvers.
On 29 April 2016.
Shona Curvers considers the role charities can play in supporting schools, and the challenges and opportunities they face.
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Choosing the right evidence level for your impact evaluation
By Anne Kazimirski.
On 28 April 2016.
We argue, some caution is necessary; charities must ensure they're thinking through what level of evidence is relevant to their particular organisation.
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Keeping faith in data
By Rachel Wharton.
On 26 April 2016.
Reflecting on the challenges of analysing charity data as part of our research programme into faith-based charities.
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An ask too far? The ethics of fundraising from your beneficiaries
By Iona Joy.
On 21 April 2016.
Should charities approach their beneficiaries for donations? Our Iona Joy delves into this thorny issue.
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Investing in the environment: Could money grow on trees?
By Abigail Rotheroe.
On 14 April 2016.
Abi Rotheroe explains the opportunities and the barriers to achieving more non-grant finance.
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Donors could help keep local libraries open
By Shona Curvers.
On 12 April 2016.
Shona Curvers explores how donors could help secure the future of these important community resources.
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Charities are leading in feeding Britain’s hungry
By Andrew Weston.
On 6 April 2016.
Hunger remains a pressing issue. While this is likely to get worse before it gets better, the charity sector is rallying to get people the help they need.
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Should charities do deals with the commercial sector?
By Iona Joy.
On 31 March 2016.
Iona Joy explores the main issues charities should consider with regards to commercial tie-ups.
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A is for academy
By Shona Curvers.
On 29 March 2016.
The Government's recently announced plans raises fundamental questions about how our young people should be educated.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.