The Gradel Institute of Charity
@gradel-institute.bsky.social
Our mission: to advance understanding of the many ways charities address public needs and amplify the effectiveness of the work of nonprofit organisations. Part of New College, University of Oxford.
What happens when you put non-profit researchers in a room with non-profit practitioners? Answer: new insights, unexpected perspectives and LOTS of food for thought!
A big thank you to everyone who joined our volunteering roundtable in Oxford yesterday - we'll be sharing outcomes soon ✨
A big thank you to everyone who joined our volunteering roundtable in Oxford yesterday - we'll be sharing outcomes soon ✨
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What happens when you put non-profit researchers in a room with non-profit practitioners? Answer: new insights, unexpected perspectives and LOTS of food for thought!
A big thank you to everyone who joined our volunteering roundtable in Oxford yesterday - we'll be sharing outcomes soon ✨
A big thank you to everyone who joined our volunteering roundtable in Oxford yesterday - we'll be sharing outcomes soon ✨
Our Directors have been busy travelling the UK and beyond these past few weeks — sharing insights from Gradel Institute research and learning from inspiring grant makers and community leaders along the way. Grateful for such meaningful exchanges and experiences!
Read more here 👉 bit.ly/47k2Sj4
Read more here 👉 bit.ly/47k2Sj4
Gradel directors invited to share insights at key events — Home
Gradel Institute Directors Sir Stephen Bubb and Professor Peter Frumkin have spent the past few weeks addressing academics, grant makers and charity professionals at a range of events. At the end of ...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Our Directors have been busy travelling the UK and beyond these past few weeks — sharing insights from Gradel Institute research and learning from inspiring grant makers and community leaders along the way. Grateful for such meaningful exchanges and experiences!
Read more here 👉 bit.ly/47k2Sj4
Read more here 👉 bit.ly/47k2Sj4
Last week we had the privilege to partner with Clore Social Leadership to deliver the first part of our 'Leading Social Impact' programme at Oxford University. We are so grateful for everyone's willingness to share and learn, which sets us up beautifully for the upcoming online sessions, and beyond!
September 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Last week we had the privilege to partner with Clore Social Leadership to deliver the first part of our 'Leading Social Impact' programme at Oxford University. We are so grateful for everyone's willingness to share and learn, which sets us up beautifully for the upcoming online sessions, and beyond!
We were excited to partner with @pbe.co.uk on an eye-opening report 👀 about civil society's true economic value.
The report looks at practical ways in which the third sector can contribute to the government’s aim of stimulating economic growth. Read the full report here 👇 bit.ly/3JlHC3S
The report looks at practical ways in which the third sector can contribute to the government’s aim of stimulating economic growth. Read the full report here 👇 bit.ly/3JlHC3S
August 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We were excited to partner with @pbe.co.uk on an eye-opening report 👀 about civil society's true economic value.
The report looks at practical ways in which the third sector can contribute to the government’s aim of stimulating economic growth. Read the full report here 👇 bit.ly/3JlHC3S
The report looks at practical ways in which the third sector can contribute to the government’s aim of stimulating economic growth. Read the full report here 👇 bit.ly/3JlHC3S
Our Charity Advisory Board met for the first time in Oxford last week. A morning of thought-provoking discussions and invaluable insights. The group's real-world experience is instrumental to the Gradel Institute's strategic direction. We look forward to reconvening in the autumn!
👉 bit.ly/44KPXoV
👉 bit.ly/44KPXoV
Charity Advisory Board shares sector insights — Home
The Charity Advisory Board serves as a sounding board for our research and executive programs and as a forum for discussing the key challenges facing charities.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Our Charity Advisory Board met for the first time in Oxford last week. A morning of thought-provoking discussions and invaluable insights. The group's real-world experience is instrumental to the Gradel Institute's strategic direction. We look forward to reconvening in the autumn!
👉 bit.ly/44KPXoV
👉 bit.ly/44KPXoV
This #VolunteersWeek we are spotlighting Dr Philine van Overbeeke, Research Fellow at the Gradel Institute. Her work focuses on all aspects of volunteering, including volunteer management and the value of volunteering 🤝
Read more about Philine's important research here 👇
bit.ly/3SCabf2
Read more about Philine's important research here 👇
bit.ly/3SCabf2
June 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This #VolunteersWeek we are spotlighting Dr Philine van Overbeeke, Research Fellow at the Gradel Institute. Her work focuses on all aspects of volunteering, including volunteer management and the value of volunteering 🤝
Read more about Philine's important research here 👇
bit.ly/3SCabf2
Read more about Philine's important research here 👇
bit.ly/3SCabf2
Our new Leading Social Impact programme explores actionable insights, tools and strategies to help you create lasting impact in your work, covering everything from performance measurement and marketing, to governance and risk analysis
Why not join our free webinar to find out more? bit.ly/3FjVWsk
Why not join our free webinar to find out more? bit.ly/3FjVWsk
June 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our new Leading Social Impact programme explores actionable insights, tools and strategies to help you create lasting impact in your work, covering everything from performance measurement and marketing, to governance and risk analysis
Why not join our free webinar to find out more? bit.ly/3FjVWsk
Why not join our free webinar to find out more? bit.ly/3FjVWsk
Wonderful to have our team of visiting researchers back in college over the last few days. They had a busy schedule, discussing a wide range of topics from AI to volunteering. We hope they've come away inspired and invigorated and we look forward to sharing their research with you very soon!
May 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Wonderful to have our team of visiting researchers back in college over the last few days. They had a busy schedule, discussing a wide range of topics from AI to volunteering. We hope they've come away inspired and invigorated and we look forward to sharing their research with you very soon!