A think tank and consultancy for the social sector
Who we areNPC is the think tank and consultancy for the social sector.
We help charities, foundations, philanthropists, impact investors, social enterprises, businesses, and the public sector to maximise social impact in the lives of the people they serve.
Resources & Insights
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning with trust and equity: a guide for grant-makers and philanthropists
How to support support reflection, improvement, and ultimately better outcomes.
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
Centring Lived Experience: a strategic approach for leaders
Step-by-step guidance on how to effectively incorporate insight from lived experience throughout your organisation.
The Everyone’s Environment Pathway
Tools, resources, and case studies to inspire your next steps on the social impacts of the environmental crises.
Developing your strategic framework
At this online seminar we will share tools and approaches to develop a strategic framework.
On 22 January 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Monitoring, evaluating and learning for funders
This session will take participants through the steps and considerations needed for funders to develop an approach to monitoring, evaluating and learning (MEL).
On 12 February 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Theory of change in ten steps
This seminar will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our guidance 'Theory of change in ten steps'.
On 19 March 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Theory of change in ten steps: in-person
This in-person seminar will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our guidance 'Theory of change in ten steps'.
On 18 June 2025, 9:45 am – 12:30 pm at 93 Great Suffolk Street
A strategic approach to centring lived experience
This seminar will help charities explore how to take a more strategic approach to centring lived experience across their work.
On 23 April 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Jonathan Simmons to join NPC as new Chief Executive
We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Simmons will be joining NPC as our new Chief Executive in November.
How funders can use adaptive strategy
Using a flexible strategy can help funders stay open.
NPC’s Local Needs Databank: the next chapter
In this blog, Sarah Sandford, NPC’s Principal: Data, shares some exciting updates on our Local Needs Databank and how you can get involved.
6 ingredients for systems change
Why we need understanding, resources, collaboration, patience, learning, and bravery for change. Key takeaways from NPC Ignites 2024.
How to develop meaningful corporate-charity partnerships
Engaging in long-term corporate-charity partnerships aligned to a business’ strengths make corporate philanthropy meaningful and offer a win-win scenario.
Theory of change for fund managers and impact investors
A theory of change is the foundation of an organisation’s strategy, evaluation, communication, and measurement.
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