Pushing the boundaries of funding
How philanthropists should respond to coronavirus
A collaborative effort to help philanthropists keep charities serving throughout the coronavirus crisis, and prepare for whatever challenges the post-covid world will hold.
Why government and philanthropists must come together for charities now
The country is in a very deep crisis. We are working with philanthropists and partners on how they can more effectively fund charities now. And we want to hear more ideas about what can be done.
NPC Ignites 2019: Impact for people
The programme for this year's NPC Ignites has been announced. Find out what the hot topics are and who will be debating them.
More than grants collection: Pushing the boundaries of funding
As a country we face huge challenges. These challenges present questions for everyone who funds charities. It’s time to ask whether charitable foundations in the UK are doing enough—and are doing the right things—to support the voluntary and community sector.
Funding the fight against loneliness in older people
Around one million older people in the UK identify as ‘lonely’. We've just finished working on some research for a philanthropist client looking to use their funding to tackle this issue. Shona Curvers explains what we found.
How we faced swingeing cuts but came out swinging
Sue Bent, Director, Central England Law School
Cuts to legal aid have been devastating for some law centres. For Sue Bent’s organisation, Central England Law Centre, this made it necessary to refocus on the organisation’s mission, to harness existing relationships and build new ones, and to maximise their impact. Here she talks through the journey.
Challenging the rules, changing the game
The charity sector urgently needs leaders to challenge the traditional practices and assumptions of funders and investors. Here we spotlight one pioneering thinker who is doing just that: Clara Miller President of the US-based Heron Foundation.
Social capital: Charities and the London Mayor
As London prepares to elect a new Mayor, what do we know about the scope of its civil society? Dan Corry presents new NPC data analysis.
