A think tank and consultancy for the impact sector
Who we areNPC is the think tank and consultancy for the impact 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.
What trustees need to know about AI
This event will explore what trustees need to know about AI
On 26 March 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 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
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
Spending down your endowment
This in-person training is for funders and will explore what to consider if spending down your endowment.
On 6 May 2025, 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm at 93 Great Suffolk Street
How to build convincing evidence with numbers
This in-person workshop will explore different methods in how you can show impact through numbers.
On 15 May 2025, 9:45 am – 12:30 pm at 93 Great Suffolk Street
How funders can use adaptive strategy
Using a flexible strategy can help funders stay open.
6 ingredients for systems change
Why we need understanding, resources, collaboration, patience, learning, and bravery for change. Key takeaways from NPC Ignites 2024.
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.
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.
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