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Exploring the future of the impact economy at NPC Ignites 2026
By Jonathan Simmons .
On 11 August 2026.
Why bringing people from across the impact economy together to share ideas, challenge assumptions and build connections is essential to turning conversation into collective action. Ignites 2026 does exactly this.
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What does ‘place-based’ really mean?
By Sabrina Bengtzen .
On 7 August 2026.
What a place-based approach really means, why it is gaining momentum across the impact economy, and how collaboration rooted in local communities can drive more effective social change.
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Putting community voices at the heart of decision-making
By Brendan McGowan .
On 29 July 2026.
How environmental and social justice organisations can work more closely with communities to shift power, build trust, and ensure people's lived experiences shape the decisions that affect their local environments.
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Creating space to think in an increasingly complex world
By Charlotte Lamb .
On 17 July 2026.
We think of consulting as a journey. See how our critical friend approach to consulting could be the perfect fit for your organisation.
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Whataboutery
By Alex Hayes .
On 15 July 2026.
Boys and young men are an overlooked and underfunded group whose needs deserve greater recognition and investment alongside—not instead of—other important social causes.
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Funding in a hostile context
By Laura Roling, Director, The Bromley Trust and Hannah Large, Associate, NPC .
On 7 July 2026.
Exploring what charities working in human rights and prison reform need from funders in today's environment.
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Why adaptive strategy matters
By Lily Meisner .
On 3 July 2026.
Trustees can help charities remain effective in a rapidly changing environment by keeping their mission constant while using continuous learning, evidence, and a culture of adaptability to shape strategy.
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Two simple ways charities can get more from their data
By John Williams .
On 23 June 2026.
Charities can improve their learning and impact by making better use of existing research evidence and taking greater advantage of remote data collection methods.
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Theory of Change – how do you make it fun?
By Jessica Weir .
On 5 June 2026.
Theory of Change is most effective when treated as a creative, collaborative process – using good facilitation, engaging activities, and diverse perspectives to help teams better imagine, design, and achieve meaningful impact.