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Can philanthropy cure the NHS?
By Peter Harrison-Evans.
On 3 February 2016.
Charities are making inroads into healthcare, but are benefactors right to worry about propping up the state?
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6 interesting reads from the world of funding
By Plum Lomax.
On 2 February 2016.
Helping grant-makers and philanthropists think through their giving is central to NPC, and we keep a close eye on news and issues in the sector.
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A farewell to Henry Worsley
By Iona Joy.
On 28 January 2016.
Iona Joy reflects on the death of Henry Worsley—British explorer, maverick, and former SAS officer—and what it means to the charity sector.
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Digital disruption for good
By Anni Rowland-Campbell.
On 27 January 2016.
Anni Rowland-Campbell explains why WEF means that charities and non-profits are in a powerful position to make a difference through new technology.
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Evidence gives us the power to change
By Richard Harries.
On 26 January 2016.
Richard explains that evidence is at the heart of its Research Institute, and that it hopes to inspire other grant-makers and social investors to follow suit.
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Do charities need a ‘Gran Test’ for fundraising?
By Patrick Murray.
On 21 January 2016.
In light of yesterday’s Fundraising Standards Board report, Patrick Murray proposes that fundraisers may need new approaches to boost empathy.
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Celebrity deaths and charity donations: It’s personal
By Guest contributor.
On 15 January 2016.
The response from many to the recent celebrity deaths to cancer has been to donate to charity. What does this tell us about why people give?
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Justice Data Lab goes from strength to strength
By James Noble.
On 14 January 2016.
We are avid supporters of the Ministry of Justice's Justice Data Lab. Today's report marks another significant step forward in its development.
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Our teenage girls aren’t bouncing back
By Katie Boswell.
On 13 January 2016.
NPC research suggests that a significant minority of teenage girls are not bouncing back after friendships go sour.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.