Blog
How to harness the data revolution for social good
By Rosario Piazza .
On 7 August 2019.
Used for good, data has the power to radically transform our sector, and the lives of the people we serve.
Resources
Justice Data Lab: FAQ update
On 29 March 2019.
This document responds to some of the common criticisms or concerns about the Justice Data Lab.
Blog
What impact data should trustees be using in decision making?
By Nicola Pritchard .
On 23 November 2018.
Data can be confusing for trustees. Here Nicola Pritchard, NPC Consultant, shares insights from sector leaders who spoke at a recent NPC seminar on the subject.
Blog
Five years of justice data labs
By James Noble .
On 30 May 2018.
James Noble wishes the Justice Data Lab a happy fifth birthday and sets out some of the amazing impact it has achieved in that time.
Resources
Collaborating for greater impact
On 13 February 2018.
This paper defines the data ecosystem, summarises the charitable data policy context, and highlights key challenges and emerging trends.
Resources
How to create an Impact Data Lab
On 29 November 2017.
NPC advocates for Data Labs—a model that unlocks government data to help organisations understand their impact on social issues.
Blog
Long read: Reflections of an accidental data campaigner
By Tracey Gyateng .
On 29 November 2017.
With four years leading our Data Lab project under her belt, Tracey Gyateng charts the highs, lows and lessons from her time campaigning for better use of data.
Resources
Annual return for 2018: Consultation response
On 16 November 2017.
NPC's submission to the Charity Commission’s open consultation on the information collected from charities for the 2018 Annual Return.
Resources
Data visualisation: What’s it all about?
On 30 August 2017.
This short paper looks at what data visualisation is, how charities can get started using it, and provides handy tips and resources.
Resources
Data with destiny
On 10 August 2017.
In this short practical guide, we outline how charities can turn their raw data into wisdom and informed action.
Blog
Health Data Lab: An initiative whose time has come
By Katie Boswell.
On 14 March 2017.
NPC and 24 leading charities have written to the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, asking for his backing and for a Health Data Lab.
Resources
Valuing data: How to use it in your grant-making
On 2 November 2016.
In this report we outline how grant-makers can use data at both an individual and a collective level to improve their funding practice.
