Systems change
How do we think and work more as a system? How do we begin to address the causes and not just the symptoms? NPC’s blog on understanding systems change, our guide to systems change, and our systems practice toolkit are great places to start. Whatever challenges you face, our resources, training, and consultancy support can help you adopt a systems change approach.
Blog
Youth mental health: Experts by experience know how to fix the system
By Jessica Weir, and James Somerville .
On 30 September 2025.
Over the summer, we had the opportunity to hear from young people, parents/carers, and mental health professionals about their views on the youth mental health system.
Blog
Trust lives local: Recognising neighbourhood impact economies
By Daisy Carter, and James Somerville .
On 25 September 2025.
Neighbourhood renewal will only succeed if we celebrate and invest where trust already lives.
Blog
Using systems mapping to understand and tackle food insecurity
By Abigail Rose .
On 10 July 2025.
Solving food insecurity means tackling root causes, not just providing emergency food.
Resources
UK Food Insecurity Systems Map
On 10 July 2025.
NPC worked with Sainsbury’s’ Sustainability team to gain a clearer understanding of the causes and effects of food insecurity in the UK.
Organisation we’ve worked with
Sainsbury’s
On 10 July 2025.
Sainsbury’s Sustainability team approached NPC for support prioritising their giving and establishing a clear plan and narrative for their impact.
Blog
Why funders must rethink impact for long-term social change
By Andrea Zanin.
On 23 June 2025.
It’s time for a new funding mindset. One that is built on prioritising long-term outcomes, investing in relationships, supporting contextual complexity, and valuing stories alongside data.
Organisation we’ve worked with
Save the Children
On 3 June 2025.
NPC and Collaborate worked together as learning and evaluation partners to Save the Children UK’s Early Learning Communities (ELC) programme.
Event
Systemic approaches to strategy
On 2 July 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This event will explore systemic approaches to strategy
Blog
Listen: Impact measurement and the systems change approach
On 14 February 2025.
Listen to Elliot Trevithick, NPC's Principal for Charities Evaluation and Learning on the Third Sector Podcast.
Blog
5 challenges of evaluating systems change work and how to approach them
By Katie Boswell .
On 23 January 2025.
It’s difficult to establish cause and effect. To evaluate, you'll need to map the system and create a theory of change.
Blog
8 reflections on taking a systemic approach
By Catherine Roche.
On 19 November 2024.
Put beneficiaries at the centre, collaborate, speak each others’ language, learn in tough times, be patient, find and address barriers to change, use evidence to learn, and support each other.
Blog
6 ingredients for systems change
By Rose Anderson .
On 17 October 2024.
Why we need understanding, resources, collaboration, patience, learning, and bravery for change. Key takeaways from NPC Ignites 2024.
