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Identifying the building blocks of community cohesion
By Daisy Carter .
On 20 January 2026.
Seeing the system reveals the levers that shape community cohesion. Mapping local strengths uncovers hidden assets, and points to where philanthropy can act most effectively.
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What’s missing from the data on the impact economy?
By Alex Hayes .
On 16 January 2026.
From fragmented data to shared learning: Beacon 2026 will tackle the gaps highlighted at the 2025 Forum to impact.
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Seeing the bigger picture: Using a systems approach to guide philanthropy
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 19 December 2025.
Exploring how philanthropy can tackle interconnected global challenges through systemic thinking and innovative tools.
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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.