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.
Resources
Five steps to evaluating systems change
On 12 October 2026.
A short, practical summary of the five steps for planning your systems change evaluation.
Resources
Evaluating systems change
By Elliot Trevithick, and Erwin Hieltjes .
On 12 October 2026.
This practical guide is designed to help organisations understand, evaluate and learn from systems change efforts.
Blog
Nothing about us – without us
By Olivia Sweeney .
On 25 September 2026.
Why meaningful participation means more than giving communities a voice, and instead sharing power and influence in decision-making.
Blog
You want to fund systems change
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 28 August 2026.
Why funders need to understand the systems they are operating in before they can make effective systems-change decisions.
Event
Evaluating systems change
On 5 November 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This online seminar is for anyone wanting to understand and evaluate how their work contributes to lasting change within complex systems
Blog
Funding for systems change
By Claire Gordon .
On 4 August 2026.
How funders need to change the way they work if they want to support systems change effectively — moving towards more collaborative, flexible, long-term and risk-tolerant approaches that address the root causes of social issues.
Event
Systems Change Community of Practice (Sept)
On 8 September 2026, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Zoom
This event will explore systems change and what it look like in practice
Blog
Evaluating with a systems lens
By Famin Ahmed, and Elliot Trevithick .
On 10 June 2026.
How to apply a systems-thinking approach to evaluation, focusing on learning, adaptation, and understanding wider system change rather than just measuring individual outcomes.
Blog
Confused about what systems change is?
By Famin Ahmed .
On 26 May 2026.
While many people in the UK impact economy use the term 'systems change', there’s still confusion around what this really means.
Organisation we’ve worked with
Macmillan Cancer Support
On 5 May 2026.
NPC helped Macmillan Cancer Support embark on an ambitious strategy focused on achieving systemic change for people with cancer.
Blog
Learning logs: Five practical tips
By Elizabeth Parker .
On 9 April 2026.
Five practical steps to writing useful learning logs for the impact sector.
Blog
Using stories to communicate systems change
By Emma Pearson, NPC; and Emma Insley, Insley Consulting ltd.
On 31 March 2026.
A practical guide to turning your organisation's data into compelling impact stories.
