Blog
NPC Ignites: Now for the action
By Michelle Lawrence, Chief Executive of Link Up (UK).
On 5 November 2026.
Following NPC Ignites 2026, how can we build on the energy and conversations from the day and turn them into meaningful action?
Event
Improving outcomes for boys and young men
On 12 November 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Zoom
This event will introduce the findings of The Invisible Field - a report that looks into the funding of boys and young men.
Blog
Turning more money into more impact
By Jonathan Simmons .
On 16 October 2026.
A reflection on NPC Ignites exploring how the whole impact economy should share responsibility for unlocking more charitable funding.
Blog
Building the relationships that power change
By Jonathan Simmons .
On 1 October 2026.
Beacon Forum 2027 brings together philanthropy, business, investment and civil society to grow the impact economy and drive change.
Event
Funder drop-in: Moving to unrestricted funding
On 1 October 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Zoom
Explore how unrestricted funding helps charities invest in people, systems and builds stronger long-term impact.
Blog
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.
Blog
If philanthropy is personal, how can you find your charities?
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 24 July 2026.
A thought piece on how funders can make more thoughtful, relationship-centred funding decisions by understanding systems, using AI wisely, and learning as they go.
Resources
The invisible field
On 15 July 2026.
Why we need to have a conversation about funding for boys and young men
Blog
If trust is the unique selling point, who should funders back?
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 12 June 2026.
Many charities don’t stand out through scale or efficiency, but through relational infrastructure. Effective funding therefore relies on a proportionate due diligence and a more personal assessment of values, relationships, and local context.
Blog
Rethinking the assets funders bring to capacity building
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 29 May 2026.
Rethinking capacity building as a long-term, system-level investment to strengthen the health and resilience of nonprofits that deliver lasting impact.
Blog
Does your grantee have a unique selling point?
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 8 May 2026.
Funders should invest more in sustaining the local relationships and civic networks.
Blog
DCMS’s place-based plan
By Cath Dovey .
On 22 April 2026.
The UK’s first national plan for growing place-based philanthropy.