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Insights: all things branding and design
By Kathryn Dingle.
On 14 May 2021.
Explore the insights from young people about the look and feel of our progressive web app. We share the colours, fonts and branding they preferred.
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Where can charities work with metro mayors?
By Leah Davis .
On 11 May 2021.
As the country rebuilds from the pandemic and the levelling up agenda gathers pace, the charity sector must work with these newly elected mayors.
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Mental health and the underfunded environmental determinants
By Liz Gadd .
On 10 May 2021.
For Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, our Liz Gadd highlights that the interlinkages between mental health and the environment run deep.
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How to evaluate the impact of care and support services
By Neil McCarthy.
On 6 May 2021.
NPC recently conducted an evaluation of Octavia's outreach, befriending and activities service for isolated, older and vulnerable people.
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How did US and UK philanthropy respond to change in 2020?
By Alex Miller.
On 5 May 2021.
On 28 April 2021, NPC held an event on how philanthropists approached the unprecedented events of 2020 in the US and the UK. Full recording here.
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A US foundation’s innovative approach to creating a more just, equitable and resilient world
By Alex Miller .
On 26 April 2021.
We learnt about how one of the world’s largest foundations generated funds to help drive an equitable recovery from the pandemic.
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Field building for democracy
By Michelle Man .
On 21 April 2021.
The UK democracy sector faces challenges similar to those faced by charities. If we’re to achieve our missions, we need to be more open and collaborative.
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Our insights: using theory of change within an organisation
By Kathryn Dingle.
On 16 April 2021.
NPC shares insights from organisations about the opportunities and challenges of using of the Theory of Change and data to support learning.
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Retaining and empowering volunteers through and beyond Covid-19
By Rose Anderson .
On 15 April 2021.
What should trustees be doing to ensure their charity is harnessing the power of volunteers?
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.