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4 questions to ask when building an impact dashboard
By Kaan Yilmazturk, and Elliot Trevithick .
On 16 June 2025.
Where are you on your impact journey? What’s your main aim? How will you collect and manage the data? Who will maintain and update the dashboard?
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Trusteeship and influencing in the new political landscape
By Joseph Barnsley .
On 9 June 2025.
‘Credibility, clarity, and confidence is what a strong board can and should provide.’
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Theory of Change: how your purpose should shape your process
By Jessica Weir .
On 5 June 2025.
Thinking through the why will lead you to the how. And getting the process right will strengthen your final output.
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4 barriers in the children’s mental health system
By Charlotte Rainer .
On 2 June 2025.
Complexity, lack of prevention and early intervention, gaps in school support, and underfunding of NHS services.
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What do you do when your impact isn’t measurable?
By Elliot Trevithick .
On 27 May 2025.
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Develop a compelling explanation of your impact. Measure what you can. Don’t prioritise measurement over the work.
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How can you make your board of trustees more adaptive and systemic?
By Joseph Barnsley .
On 22 May 2025.
Expect change, make sure trustees are getting a range of information, and work to create an open culture.
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Press Release: NPC announces merger with the Beacon Collaborative to strengthen UK philanthropy
On 19 May 2025.
NPC and The Beacon Collaborative have announced a merger consolidating their activities to increase the amount and effectiveness of philanthropy in the UK.
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Philanthropy stories: David Clarke
On 19 May 2025.
'Why I enlisted 12 strangers to give away £100k of my inheritance'
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Philanthropy stories: Sam and Rosie Berwick
On 19 May 2025.
'We support writers and artists to ensure a rich cultural heritage for future generations'.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.
