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Blog
Helping charities tell the story of their impact
By David Holdsworth, Chief Executive Officer of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
On 2 September 2026.
What the new SORP guidelines mean for charities and how stronger impact reporting can help organisations build credibility and strengthen confidence across the sector.
Blog
DCMS’s place-based plan
By Cath Dovey .
On 22 April 2026.
The UK’s first national plan for growing place-based philanthropy.
Blog
Energising Britain – what is it and why does it matter?
By James Somerville .
On 12 December 2025.
NPC unpacks the Government’s new public participation plan for the Clean Energy Mission: what it means and why it matters for communities.
Resources
The Impact Economy: Essay collection
On 2 December 2025.
A collection of essays curated by NPC in collaboration with the Impact Economy Collective.
Blog
What does the Clean Energy Jobs Plan mean for green job pathways?
By James Somerville .
On 20 October 2025.
Thanks to yesterday’s announcement, we have a clearer picture of the kinds of jobs that are needed, and where.
Event
Beacon Forum 2027
On 10 February 2027 at 71 Basinghall Street
The Beacon Forum is the UK’s premier platform for impact leadership welcoming over 650 of the impact economy’s most influential decision-makers.
Resources
Making environmental policy inclusive in Scotland
On 24 April 2025.
NPC and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland review current Scottish environmental policies and make recommendations.
Blog
Responding to Wes Streeting’s comments on charity campaigning
On 3 February 2025.
Responding to the Secretarty of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streetings' comments on charities and campaigning
Blog
People want affordable, accessible public transport. Bus reform is a good place to start.
By James Somerville .
On 16 December 2024.
Environmental progress needs to be based on people’s lives.
Resources
Civil Society Covenant Framework Consultation: joint response from NPC and The Future Governance Forum
On 13 December 2024.
We welcome the consultation’s focus on barriers and enablers to meaningful collaboration, and the role of civil society in finding innovative solutions to social challenges.
