Children and young people
Blog
What role can the social sector play in tackling youth crime?
By Karen Scanlon .
On 22 July 2019.
NPC recently convened people to share their insight into what the sector is doing and where change is needed.
Blog
My best life
By Charlotte Lamb .
On 18 July 2019.
Introducing our new open and collaborative initiative to develop digital solutions to the challenges young people face.
Resources
Keeping children safe online
On 15 July 2019.
NPC with Nominet and ParentZone investigated the online safety landscape for young people so charities and funders can proactively drive best practice.
Blog
Keeping children safe online – Why funders must step up
On 8 July 2019.
We believe charities and funders are well placed to be a leading voice in online safety.
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 Anoushka Kenley, and David Pritchard .
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 Clare Wilkins, Oli Kelly-Dean, and Angela Kail .
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).
