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Identifying the building blocks of community cohesion
By Daisy Carter .
On 20 January 2026.
Seeing the system reveals the levers that shape community cohesion. Mapping local strengths uncovers hidden assets, and points to where philanthropy can act most effectively.
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What’s missing from the data on the impact economy?
By Alex Hayes .
On 16 January 2026.
From fragmented data to shared learning: Beacon 2026 will tackle the gaps highlighted at the 2025 Forum to impact.
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Highlights from the Strategy Peer Network in 2025
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 22 December 2025.
Highlights from NPC’s Strategy Peer Network in 2025, exploring how charity strategy leaders shared learning on adaptation, systems thinking and impact.
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Seeing the bigger picture: Using a systems approach to guide philanthropy
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 19 December 2025.
Exploring how philanthropy can tackle interconnected global challenges through systemic thinking and innovative tools.
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Read: Tris Lumley in CYP Now
By Tris Lumley .
On 18 December 2025.
NPC’s Tris Lumley writes for CYP Now on the Open Youth Infrastructure project and why open digital infrastructure matters for young people.
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Redesigning youth support with young people
By Lauren Bennett.
On 18 December 2025.
Lauren Bennett, a youth consultant reflects on her role in the Open Youth Infrastructure project, shaping digital systems to help young people access timely, effective support.
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Collaboration, innovation, and impact: Highlights from NPC Ignites 2025
By Sabrina Bengtzen .
On 17 December 2025.
Sabrina Bengtzen discusses the key takeaways from NPC Ignites 2025.
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Energising Britain – what is it and why does it matter?
By James Somerville .
On 12 December 2025.
NPC unpacks the Government’s new public participation plan for the Clean Energy Mission: what it means and why it matters for communities.
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Why this year’s Beacon Forum is looking more impactful than ever
By Cath Dovey .
On 2 December 2025.
Following the success of NPC Ignites, we are now busy planning the Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum which continues to grow as the UK’s leading philanthropy and impact event.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.