All Blog articles
Blog
Learning logs: Five practical tips
By Elizabeth Parker .
On 9 April 2026.
Five practical steps to writing useful learning logs for the impact sector.
Blog
Using stories to communicate systems change
By Emma Pearson, NPC; and Emma Insley, Insley Consulting ltd.
On 31 March 2026.
A practical guide to turning your organisation's data into compelling impact stories.
Blog
Unlocking the full potential of the impact economy
By Gabriela Pearson.
On 26 March 2026.
This blog is part of a series exploring some of the discussions and ideas from the 2026 Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum and how to drive them forward in order to grow and accelerate impact in the UK.
Blog
Five lessons for creating a future free from gambling harms
By Sabrina Bengtzen .
On 18 March 2026.
This blog pulls out five key system‑building lessons from GambleAware’s journey.
Blog
Impact is no longer niche
By Alex Hayes .
On 20 February 2026.
This is the first in a series of blogs exploring some of the discussions and ideas from the 2026 Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum and how to drive them forward in order to grow and accelerate impact in the UK.
Blog
Response to Impact UK concerns
By David Pritchard .
On 19 February 2026.
We are pleased our publication of the size of the impact economy has generated interest and even challenges about what was included and what was excluded.
Blog
Making community cohesion count
By Daisy Carter .
On 18 February 2026.
Mapping strong local assets reveals untapped potential for community cohesion. Funders must align power, learning and investment for systemic impact.
Blog
The future of wealth advisers in the impact economy
By Cath Dovey .
On 29 January 2026.
Wealth advisers must embrace impact and philanthropy as client demand grows, requiring new skills, models and holistic advice.
Blog
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.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.