Funding fairness and trust in the voluntary sector
Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) supports charities, funders, and public agencies in building more open, transparent, and equitable funding practices across the UK.
Challenge
After years on an outdated platform, IVAR needed a modern rebuild to mark their 25th anniversary – fast, accessible, and flexible enough to communicate complex projects and long-term initiatives like Open and Trusting Grant-making.
Solution
We delivered a PorterWP full-site editing theme with clear content hierarchy, project templates, and fast navigation. The site is designed for clarity and trust – combining WCAG AA accessibility with streamlined editorial tools for their communications team. All performance and SEO best practices are baked in.
Outcome
IVAR now has a contemporary digital platform that reflects its leadership in voluntary sector research, with lightning-fast load times and a publishing experience built for impact.

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