Blog
How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
By Hannah Large, and Sarah Denselow .
On 5 March 2025.
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation that’s been considering spend down as an option, how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?
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How funders can reduce inequalities in early years
By Abigail Rose .
On 26 February 2025.
Invest in accessible community-led projects, including through micro-grants, and support systemic approaches.
Resources
Understanding the role of community-led early years support
By Abigail Rose, Teresita Eguiguren, Claire Gordon, and James Somerville .
On 26 February 2025.
In this report we explore the types and distribution of community-led early years provision in England.
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5 ways to increase the impact of volunteering
By Katie Boswell .
On 3 February 2025.
Start with the individual volunteer’s experience, prioritise locally-led and community-led approaches.
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Team GB needs more working class athletes to live up to the Olympian ideal
By Martin Bisp.
On 3 September 2024.
If we want to see the benefits of sport, then it needs to be accessible.
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7 ways that heatwaves exacerbate existing inequalities
By Liz Gadd .
On 30 July 2024.
The people most impacted by climate change in the UK are those who are already disadvantaged, often in multiple ways.
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3 ways that funders can centre lived experience
By Katie Boswell .
On 14 May 2024.
Charities and funders are increasingly waking up to the value of lived experience.
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FAQ: paying experts by experience
By Naomi Chapman .
On 7 May 2024.
In this blog, we explore some of the strategic and practical questions that can arise when compensating experts by experience.
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How to make charity workplaces more autism-friendly
By Rose Anderson .
On 2 April 2024.
In this blog for World Autism Acceptance Week, NPC Consultant Rose Anderson encourages charities to consider actions to support staff who have autism.
Event
How can charity trustees centre lived experience?
On 2 May 2024, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm at Zoom
This event explores different approaches for involving people with lived experience in charity governance.
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Involving Experts by Experience in awarding funds
By Ged Cassell.
On 30 January 2024.
Barnwood Trust share what they've learned from giving Experts with lived Experience a genuine voice in awarding funds.
