Impact measurement, evaluation and data
Whether you’re a business, charity or funder, impact measurement and evaluation is all about helping you improve the good work you’re doing. Our Understanding Impact guide takes you through how to create an impact measurement framework. To dig deeper, we run regular training events, and our consultants can provide independent measurement and evaluation services.
Resources
Five types of data framework
By Jessica Weir .
On 22 May 2026.
This resource introduces five types of data that can help organisations measure, understand, and improve their impact.
Organisation we’ve worked with
Macmillan Cancer Support
On 5 May 2026.
NPC helped Macmillan Cancer Support embark on an ambitious strategy focused on achieving systemic change for people with cancer.
Event
Theory of change in ten steps
On 2 July 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This seminar taking place on 2 July will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our guidance 'Theory of change in ten steps'.
Event
Survey design in the charity sector
On 7 July 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This Leading Impact seminar will be exploring survey methodologies and questionnaire design.
Organisation we’ve worked with
Comic Relief
On 20 April 2026.
A collective learning partnership, with NPC appointed to lead as the Learning Coordinator. Highlighting the support NPC offered, centred on articulating intended impact.
Event
Reviewing operating models
On 23 July 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This seminar taking place on the 23 July will look at organisations as whole systems focusing on insight and inspiration to review operating models.
Blog
Learning logs: Five practical tips
By Elizabeth Parker .
On 9 April 2026.
Five practical steps to writing useful learning logs for the impact sector.
Event
Theory of change in ten steps (Sept)
On 24 September 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This seminar will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our guidance 'Theory of change in ten steps'.
Event
Developing a measurement framework for your charity
On 20 October 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This online webinar is for charities who want to develop or update their measurement framework.
Organisation we’ve worked with
GambleAware
On 18 March 2026.
NPC helped GambleAware capture learning, producing legacy and impact case studies on community‑focused interventions.
Resources
GambleAware Legacy Report
By Jessica Weir, and Sabrina Bengtzen .
On 4 March 2026.
This report documents GambleAware’s evolution from a small charity into a strategic commissioner and system leader.
Organisation we’ve worked with
L’Arche
On 16 December 2025.
NPC helped L’Arche UK unite 11 communities through a Big Conversation, creating a Theory of Change and impact tools for clarity and measurement.
