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Impact is no longer niche
By Alex Hayes .
On 20 February 2026.
This is the first in a series of blogs exploring some of the discussions and ideas from the 2026 Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum and how to drive them forward in order to grow and accelerate impact in the UK.
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Making community cohesion count
By Daisy Carter .
On 18 February 2026.
Mapping strong local assets reveals untapped potential for community cohesion. Funders must align power, learning and investment for systemic impact.
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Impact UK: The size and story of our impact economy
On 30 January 2026.
Impact UK shares the story of a national, cross‑sector movement united to create positive impact.
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The future of wealth advisers in the impact economy
By Cath Dovey .
On 29 January 2026.
Wealth advisers must embrace impact and philanthropy as client demand grows, requiring new skills, models and holistic advice.
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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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Press Release: Young people call for fairer, more transparent digital systems at NPC’s Open Youth Infrastructure launch
On 28 November 2025.
Open Youth Infrastructure launched by NPC: youth-led statements and prototypes aim to build inclusive, transparent digital systems and equitable support pathways.
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High-net worth giving in the UK: The giving of the UK’s millionaire population, a five year overview
On 13 October 2025.
Since 2020, we have seen an average annual rise in high-net-worth giving of 18%, outpacing inflation and comparing very well against other market indices.
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Press Release: 98% of UK HNWIs Are Giving But Few Get the Advice They Expect, New Report Shows
On 7 October 2025.
New research from Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management and NPC reveals that becoming a millionaire is more than a financial milestone, it is also a turning point for giving back.
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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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Philanthropy stories: David Clarke
On 19 May 2025.
'Why I enlisted 12 strangers to give away £100k of my inheritance'
