[company_age]24.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]nan[/funding][description]The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is a UK-based research charity that works to strengthen communities through action research, education, and training. IVAR's mission is to help charities, foundations, and public agencies better understand and address the challenges facing the voluntary sector. The organization is known for its collaborative approach, working closely with its partners to develop and implement research projects that have a real-world impact. IVAR's research focuses on a wide range of topics, including leadership, funding, governance, and social change. The organization also offers a variety of training and development programs for voluntary sector professionals. IVAR is a leading voice in the UK voluntary sector, and its work is highly respected by both practitioners and academics.[/description][ps]Action research, education, training[/ps]