All Blog articles

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Finding the overlap of interests between civil society and government
By Andrew Hudson.
On 17 October 2022.
Andrew Hudson reflects on the relationships between civil society and government.


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Why assessing impact remains crucial
By Dan Corry .
On 13 October 2022.
We need to blend top-down and bottom-up approaches to impact. We’re calling this Balanced Evaluation.


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The first Open Philanthropy panels
By Jenny Lowthrop.
On 12 October 2022.
What happened when the decision making panels for the Open Philanthropy pop up funding cycle met for the first time?


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What the party conferences tell us about how charities are seen by politicians
By Theo Clay .
On 12 October 2022.
There is support and scepticism of the work charities do from both sides of the political spectrum.


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How will the environmental crises impact ethnic minority groups in the UK?
By Naomi Chapman .
On 7 October 2022.
NPC shares our conclusions from roundtable discussions with various charities on the effects of the climate crises on BAME communities in the UK.


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What is the future for Social Impact Bonds?
By Dan Corry.
On 5 October 2022.
Dan Corry evaluates the future of Social Impact Bonds following a report from Big Society Capital on outcomes-based contracts


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How innovation can make philanthropy more equitable, diverse, and inclusive
By Tris Lumley.
On 4 October 2022.
I have wrestled often with what we (and what I) can bring to the table in working towards DEI in the charity and philanthropy sector.


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Charities must think about hybrid governance
By Naomi Chapman .
On 30 September 2022.
Many charities have embraced hybrid working. Charities now need to review their governance practices in trustee boards to remain effective.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.