James Somerville

James is NPC’s Head of Policy working across our policy and external affairs work, leading the development and advocacy for policies that maximise the impact of the impact sector. At NPC, James has led work with No.10 to understand the role of the impact sector in achieving the Labour Government’s 5 missions, supported the work of the Treasury’s Social Impact Investing Advisory Group, and fed into the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero’s Net Zero Council as part of Everyone’s Environment. He is also leading NPC’s work on Children & Young People’s Mental Health.

Prior to joining NPC, James worked in a variety of policy areas including children’s social care, family support, housing, and public health. He also volunteered for several environmental charities. Most recently, James worked at Foundations focusing on evidence-based policy for children and families.

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Pronouns: He/Him.

Why I work for NPC

Working at NPC is a chance to work with the impact sector and government to take an evidence-led approach to tackling some of the most urgent policy challenges facing the UK.