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We work with policy makers and sector leaders to advocate for the right policies and regulation to enable charities to do their best work for the people who need them.
Event
Beacon Forum 2026
On 11 February 2026 at 71 Basinghall Street
The Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum is taking place on 11 February 2026. A day to come together and dissect topics at the forefront of philanthropy, to understand the best conditions for giving and growth, and network with peers sharing an interest in growing the level of impact capital in the
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NPC Ignites 2025
On 18 November 2025 at 173 Euston Road
NPC's annual conference #NPCIgnites returns for 2025. A place for you to deepen your impact practice, to hear from leading experts, learn about the needs and trends in the impact economy, and what innovations and opportunities there are to strengthen and grow impact.
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 for how Scottish policy can better reflect the needs of marginalised and disadvantaged groups.
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.
Blog
Press Release: Responding to the New Charities Minister
On 26 July 2024.
Responding to the announcement of the new minister for civil Society, Stephanie Peacock MP
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What does Labour’s election victory mean for charities and funders?
By Leah Davis .
On 5 July 2024.
Where charities and funders have the strongest opportunities to influence and shape the new government’s thinking.
Blog
How philanthropy fills the gaps
By Dan Corry .
On 2 July 2024.
Why the next government should think hard about how to work with philanthropy at a place-based level.
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General Election 2024: How charities can help turn manifestos into reality
By Leah Davis .
On 14 June 2024.
The best manifestos and policy ideas are about how make change happen. That’s where charities have a central role to play.
Resources
Making environmental policy work for everyone
On 5 June 2024.
Recommendations for all political parties to make environmental policy fairer, endorsed by 33 charities.
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Partners for Change
By Leah Davis, Catherine Hatcher, Alice Neild, and Matilda Wring .
On 2 June 2024.
Our recommendations for the next government on how working with charities & philanthropists can help them deliver for society.
