Alex Hayes

Alex works within NPC as Director of Philanthropy. Alongside his team he works with a range of funders, philanthropists, and impact investors to ensure that they can achieve the greatest impact.

Alex is interested in a systemic approach to tackling complex issues and is experienced in building and supporting partnerships to achieve this. He has experience of the full lifecycle of grant-making, from developing innovative programmes through to supporting and undertaking evaluations using a range of methodologies. He has also written theories of change and strategies for a wide range of organisations

Alex has worked in the social sector for 17 years and is a Clore Social Leadership fellow. Prior to working at NPC, Alex was Head of Funding at The National Lottery Community Fund where he led a range of multi-million pound strategic investments, including programmes aimed at building diverse partnerships to reduce health inequalities and tackling loneliness. Alex is a trustee of Leap Confronting Conflict.

He was listed in Spear’s Magazine 2025 top ranking of philanthropy advisors.

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