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Listen: NPC CEO Jonathan Simmons on the Do One Better podcast
By Jonathan Simmons .
On 1 September 2025.
Jonathan shares a refreshing perspective on philanthropy—why it should be fun, how to grow the giving market, and what it takes to make charitable impact both strategic and joyful.
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What does the future look like for family foundations?
By John Stone, philanthropist and entrepreneur.
On 14 July 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with John Stone to ask: Where next for family foundations?
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Dame Stephanie Shirley: Lessons from Philanthropy
By Dame Stephanie Shirley, philanthropist and entrepreneur .
On 4 July 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Dame Stephanie Shirley to ask: Where next for philanthropy?
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Why history should matter to philanthropists
By Paul Vallely.
On 13 October 2020.
In this guest blog, Paul Vallely, reflects on what history teaches us about priorities, responsibility and humility.
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A joint letter to philanthropists
By Dan Corry .
On 30 March 2020.
Sign our joint letter to philanthropists, originally printed in the Financial Times.
Resources
Philanthropic lives
On 3 October 2012.
Individuals are keen to give more to charity, but can be held back by not understanding the impact of their donations.
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Ask NPC: How should I involve my children in our family’s giving?
By Sally Bagwell.
On 12 July 2012.
Parents are powerful role models in a child’s life. Research suggests charitable behaviour when young is associated with altruistic behaviour as an adult.