A think tank and consultancy for the impact sector
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NPC is a think tank and consultancy with a purpose.
We believe in the power of a growing impact sector to deliver the systems change we need to achieve lasting, positive impact in our communities.
For over 20 years NPC has played a crucial role at the heart of the impact sector. We work to support and strengthen the impact sector. We do this through:
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.
How to find and fund good organisations
This seminar is for grant-makers, funders and philanthropists on how find and fund good organisations
On 11 November 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in grant-making
This seminar will explore Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in grant-making.
On 16 September 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 27 November 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
NPC Ignites 2025
NPC's annual conference #NPCIgnites returns for 2025. A place for you to deepen your impact practice, to hear from leading experts, learn about the needs and trends in the impact economy, and what innovations and opportunities there are to strengthen and grow impact.
On 18 November 2025 at 173 Euston Road
Beacon Forum 2026
The Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum is taking place on 11 February 2026. A day to come together and dissect topics at the forefront of philanthropy, to understand the best conditions for giving and growth, and network with peers sharing an interest in growing the impact economy.
On 11 February 2026 at 71 Basinghall Street
Listen: NPC CEO Jonathan Simmons on the Brace for Impact podcast
Listen to NPC CEO Jonathan Simmons on the Brace for Impact podcast.
How funders can use adaptive strategy
Using a flexible strategy can help funders stay open.
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.
How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation that’s been considering spend down as an option, how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?
Funding and Philanthropy in 2025: 5 trends to watch
Increased use of AI, the growth of impact investing, responding to government policy, a potential gentle re-opening to applications, and the continuing rise of funder collaboration.
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