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Economic analysis: What is it good for?
By David Pritchard .
On 23 December 2014.
In an attempt to reduce any waste and damage done by poorly done economic evaluations, we have published a guide to charities.
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It’s time to consider the role of religious charities
By Jessica Nicholls.
On 22 December 2014.
Religion and charities have long come together. Today, after a period of feeling pushed to the edges, we find religious charities are on the up.
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Charities, voters & trust
By James Noble.
On 19 December 2014.
This year we at NPC worked with Ipsos MORI to do our own opinion polling.
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When it comes to impact, leadership is the key
By Tris Lumley.
On 15 December 2014.
Impact measurement tools won’t make a difference unless the social sector is driven by leaders who want to use them.
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Our thinking on theory of change: for funders
By Dawn Plimmer.
On 12 December 2014.
Read our guidance on, Planning to make a difference, which sets out how funders can go about realising these benefits.
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Our thinking on theory of change: for charities
By Tris Lumley.
On 11 December 2014.
To mark the recent publication of two new guides, here is the first of two blogs on theory of change.
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Our work with funds like Cheyne Capital
By Iona Joy.
On 5 December 2014.
Attracting private investors with financial muscle to support development seems a sensible alternative.
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Money from your mail: choosing charity Christmas cards
By Abigail Rotheroe.
On 4 December 2014.
Over the past few years a number of friends and family have shifted to Christmas emails—but I won’t.
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Some goodies for charities in the Autumn Statement. But the worst isn’t over yet
By Dan Corry.
On 3 December 2014.
This afternoon’s Autumn Statement confirmed the big news for the charity sector: austerity is not coming to an end anytime soon.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.