We help the charity sector achieve the greatest impact
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Support individuals and organisations
Our team of charity experts works directly with individuals and organisations in the charity sector to improve the impact they have on their chosen causes. And we publish free charity research, insights and resources on topics like theory of change and measuring social impact so that others can benefit.
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Challenge and inspire the charity sector
We challenge, inspire and help the charity sector to do the best it can. We bring our charity research, insights and expertise to the key issues it faces, highlight best practice, and bring people together to find solutions.
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Create the conditions for impact
We know that the charity sector needs the right conditions to help it achieve change—the right policy, the right infrastructure, the right funding. So, we’re working to make this happen.
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Putting the people into NPC: Our new strategy
NPC CEO Dan Corry introduces our new strategy.
How are charities influencing change in the prison system?
Early findings from conversations with policymakers, parliamentarians, charities and funders on charities’ role in influencing change in the criminal justice sector.
Making user involvement work for everyone
This seminar will address how social sector organisations can approach user involvement in ways that bring benefits to everyone, enhancing the design and delivery of services and strategies.
DCMS appoints NPC to lead evaluation and learning for Building Connections Fund
We're pleased to announce we'll be leading a consortium of evaluation and learning providers for the Building Connections Fund—an £11.5m investment to tackle loneliness, funded by the UK Government, the Big Lottery Fund and the Co-op Foundation.
Our pledge on place and the future of the social sector
Our commitment, signed by charities, funders and infrastructure bodies to work in a way that emphasises place as a positive way to achieve the changes we are all working towards.
Building a measurement framework: An introduction for funders
NPC’s workshop takes you through the steps involved in measuring impact, how to articulate your impact as a funder, and how best to support applicants and grantees with evaluation.
Tackling the homelessness crisis: Why and how you should fund systemically
Homelessness is a problem which has grown massively in the last decade. It is attracting more attention as it becomes more visible on our streets, but is a complex issue that goes far beyond rough sleeping. Here we set homelessness in it's correct context, as a problem caused
How to develop a learning organisation
Whether you’re a leader or an evaluation practitioner, it's helpful to know how best you can influence how your colleagues collect, analyse and use data to make decisions.
We have a team of around 35 staff, offering a range of industry knowledge and proficiency. Learn about their skills, experience, background and current work on everything from theory of change to philanthropy impact.
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