We work with individuals and organisations to maximise their impact.
Our servicesFor over 25 years NPC has played a crucial role at the heart of the impact economy. As an independent charity, we work with the whole community across the impact economy. Our ten-step Theory of Change has been used more than 150,000 times, our two annual flagship conferences bring together over 750 attendees each year, and over the past 25 years we have supported the distribution of hundreds of millions of pounds towards social and environmental impact.
We work to support and strengthen the impact economy. We do this through:
Resources & Insights
Impact UK: The size and story of our impact economy
Impact UK shares the story of a national, cross‑sector movement united to create positive impact.
UK Food Insecurity Systems Map
NPC worked with Sainsbury’s’ Sustainability team to gain a clearer understanding of the causes and effects of food insecurity in the UK.
The youth mental health crisis
We have identified six key areas where funders have the potential to create long-term positive change for children and young people mental health.
How to embed DEI into your grant-making cycle
A practical guide to becoming a diverse, equitable, and inclusive funder
Closing the gap
What an effective system of child poverty prevention looks like, from the services provided to the principles underpinning our relationships.
NPC Ignites 2026
NPC Ignites is where the impact economy comes together to exchange ideas, challenge thinking and explore how we can deliver greater social impact together.
On 13 October 2026, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at 173 Euston Road
Growing your learning culture
This online seminar on 30 April is for anyone committed to making their organisation more open, reflective, and curious.
On 9 July 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
What new SORP guidelines mean for trustees
This event will explore what the new SORP requirements mean for trustees.
On 7 May 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Zoom
Theory of change in ten steps
This seminar taking place on 2 July will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our guidance 'Theory of change in ten steps'.
On 2 July 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Evaluating systems change
This online seminar on 14 May is for anyone wanting to understand and evaluate how their work contributes to lasting change within complex systems
On 14 May 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Impact is no longer niche
This is the first in a series of blogs exploring some of the discussions and ideas from the 2026 Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum and how to drive them forward in order to grow and accelerate impact in the UK.
Impact reporting: 5 ways to turn principle into practice
A new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) is expected this autumn. During the SORP consultation we recommended signposting guidance. We don’t yet know if the SORP Committee will adopt our recommendations, but regardless we've lots of resources to support you on your impact journey.
How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?
Listen: NPC CEO Jonathan Simmons on the Do One Better podcast
Jonathan shares a refreshing perspective on philanthropy—why it should be fun, how to grow the giving market, and what it takes to make charitable impact both strategic and joyful.
5 challenges of evaluating systems change work and how to approach them
It’s difficult to establish cause and effect. To evaluate, you'll need to map the system and create a theory of change.
Making community cohesion count
Mapping strong local assets reveals untapped potential for community cohesion. Funders must align power, learning and investment for systemic impact.
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