Children and young people
Blog
Can technology make us less lonely?
By Thomas Abrams, and Michelle Man .
On 21 June 2019.
Almost a third of groups we looked at are prioritising technology to overcome loneliness among young people. Here's how...
Resources
YIF2: Background to the YIF economic simulation model
By Leanne Bennett.
On 19 June 2019.
This is the second in a series of Learning and Insight papers published as part of the learning project for the Youth Investment Fund (YIF).
Blog
Should you fund a charities’ mental health app?
By Clare Wilkins .
On 14 May 2019.
New NPC research highlights the massive potential of apps, developed by charities, to help young people with their mental health.
Resources
Youth Investment Fund learning and insight paper one
On 30 April 2019.
This paper describes the shared evaluation framework that has been developed across the 90 YIF-funded organisations.
Resources
Charities, young people and digital mental health services
By Tom Collinge.
On 24 April 2019.
This paper reviews the landscape of mental health provision for young people.
Blog
Deciding where to draw the line: Defining arts and culture
By Rachel Tait .
On 6 March 2019.
What is art? It might seem academic but for charities trying to engage young people in culture, defining arts and culture matters.
Resources
Evidence and outcomes resources: Parents and families
On 4 December 2018.
We have sourced some helpful links for organisations working with parents and families.
Resources
Evidence and outcomes resources: Young people (ages 8-25)
On 4 December 2018.
We have sourced some helpful links for organisations working with young people (ages 8-25).
Resources
Evidence and outcomes resources: Children (ages 0-11)
On 4 December 2018.
We have sourced some helpful links for organisations working with children ages 0-11.
Resources
Funding a good start: Philanthropy and the early years sector
By Guest contributor.
On 20 November 2018.
Funders can help reduce inequalities in life outcomes by supporting charities intervening in this early period of a child’s life.
Blog
Where now for the National Citizens Service?
By Dan Corry .
On 17 August 2018.
With a spending review coming up in 2019, NPC CEO Dan Corry explores whether the National Citizens Service is getting value for money for tax payers.
Organisation we’ve worked with
ATSO
On 15 April 2018.
We worked with ASTO to develop a shared theory of change and measurement framework to help its members to explain and assess their work with young people.
