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NPC’s Local Needs Databank: the next chapter
By Sarah Sandford and Tom Watson .
On 9 February 2024.
In this blog, Sarah Sandford, NPC’s Principal: Data, shares some exciting updates on our Local Needs Databank and how you can get involved.
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Involving Experts by Experience in awarding funds
By Ged Cassell.
On 30 January 2024.
Barnwood Trust share what they've learned from giving Experts with lived Experience a genuine voice in awarding funds.
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Balancing trust, evidence, and equity: how should funders evaluate and learn?
By Claire Gordon .
On 26 January 2024.
An update on our work to create an open access framework and toolkit for funders to monitor, evaluate, and learn from their grants.
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The long journey home: designing better supported housing systems
By Seth Reynolds .
On 18 January 2024.
In this blog, Seth Reynolds, Principal: Systems Change at NPC, sets out the need for a systemic approach to tackling our supported housing crisis.
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Doing trusteeship differently
By Claire Gordon .
On 9 January 2024.
Claire Gordon, shares some key points from the discussion at our latest trusteeship event, exploring innovative governance approaches.
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Publishing with 360Giving: reflections from our Open Philanthropy programme
By Alfie Vaughan .
On 3 January 2024.
Alfie Vaughan, in collaboration with 360Giving, offers their reflections on being a first-time 360Giving publisher.
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Funding the underfunded environment: how to invest where it’s needed most
By Flora Charatan .
On 21 December 2023.
In this blog, NPC Consultant Flora Charatan, writes of the challenges of funding neglected environmental causes.
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The year in review: 2023 at NPC
By Emma Casey .
On 20 December 2023.
With the end of the year fast approaching, here are our highlights of 2023!
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4 ways the cost-of-living crisis is hitting hardship charities
By Naomi Chapman .
On 18 December 2023.
We spoke to 58 organisations working to tackle financial hardship about the challenges that they’re facing.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.