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If we think about how long it took the private investment market to develop, it's clear that the social investment market will also take time to grow.

Charity governance is often subject to criticism, but what really goes on behind boardroom doors remains a mystery to many. To sharpen the skills of existing trustees—and lift the veil for new recruits—NPC and the Clothworkers’ Company held a seminar to discuss what it takes.

The scale of the UK’s current housing crisis is vast. Philanthropy cannot hope to solve the crisis on its own—building enough new affordable homes will require concerted government action. But, there is pressing rationale for closer collaboration and learning between the two.

As you can imagine, Inspiring Impact waits with bated breath for NPC’s Impact Leadership conference where we’ll be showcasing our latest resources and meeting others who agree that making an impact is just about the most important thing that charities, social enterprises and funders can do.

There’s a mountain of information out there for anybody considering a merger, but scaling it can be daunting in itself. To help NPC and the Clothworkers’ Company held a seminar for trustees looking at what you can expect, what you need to know, and the things that make it all worthwhile.

Back in March, we launched Money for Good UK, which sought to understand donor preferences and motivations. Based on a detailed survey, conducted by our research partner Ipsos MORI, the research identifies seven distinct donor types.

In light of ongoing budget cuts and falling donations, charities are having to come up with innovative and entrepreneurial ways to diversify and develop new income streams. Fundraising has become more important than ever.

Fundraisers in British charities have done an amazing job. But, and it is a big but, they now appear to be on the horns of a dilemma: the fundraising techniques that still work well also undermine the brand of British charities.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many charities and play an integral role in the services they provide. At NPC’s Impact Leadership Conference last week, we heard from two charities that had successfully motivated their volunteers to collect reliable impact data.