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5 challenges of evaluating systems change work and how to approach them
By Katie Boswell .
On 23 January 2025.
It’s difficult to establish cause and effect. To evaluate, you'll need to map the system and create a theory of change.
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‘If you win, it can have a transformational impact’ – looking back on a charity awards win 10 years on
By Emma Pearson .
On 20 January 2025.
An interview with two previous Charity Governance Awards winners on what diffrence winning made to them.
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People want affordable, accessible public transport. Bus reform is a good place to start.
By James Somerville .
On 16 December 2024.
Environmental progress needs to be based on people’s lives.
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Listen: Creating Impactful Charity-Corporate Partnerships
On 3 December 2024.
Brendan McGowan, Senior Consultant at NPC, on the Tiger’s Mouth podcast.
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8 reflections on taking a systemic approach
By Catherine Roche.
On 19 November 2024.
Put beneficiaries at the centre, collaborate, speak each others’ language, learn in tough times, be patient, find and address barriers to change, use evidence to learn, and support each other.
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Using data to tell great stories
By Sarah Sandford .
On 12 November 2024.
One set of data can tell a powerful story. What change could you achieve with the right data, the right story? Who would sit up and listen?
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4 key lessons from our co-production experience in grant-making
By Rose Williams.
On 4 November 2024.
Insights from a poverty reduction programme for women in Middlesbrough.
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How funders can use adaptive strategy
By Naomi Chapman .
On 22 October 2024.
Using a flexible strategy can help funders stay open.
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6 ingredients for systems change
By Rose Anderson .
On 17 October 2024.
Why we need understanding, resources, collaboration, patience, learning, and bravery for change. Key takeaways from NPC Ignites 2024.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.
