Initiatives we’re working on
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We collaborate with partners so we can discover, develop and test new ways to maximise social impact. Here you can find out about initiatives we’ve been working on to drive change across the charity sector.
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Initiative we’re working on
Young people’s mental health
On 21 March 2024.
In response to the crisis in young people’s mental health NPC is currently exploring the issue through our think tank work.
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Evaluation and Learning with Sport England
On 26 February 2024.
NPC are part of a consortium providing evaluation and learning for Sport England’s work with partner organisations.
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DCMS Volunteering Research Managed Services
On 25 January 2024.
NPC is partnering with Basis Social and London Economics on a two-year Volunteering Research Managed Services contract on behalf of DCMS.
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Signpost+
On 31 October 2023.
A collaborative programme working with communities, data folk, the social sector and beyond to ensure that young people find support when they need it.
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State of the Sector
On 18 October 2023.
State of the Sector is the most rigorous analysis of charity leaders' opinions, and how they change over time.
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Everyone’s Environment Programme
On 28 February 2023.
Working with over 70 social and environmental charities to empower people from the UK’s diverse social groups on how we confront the climate and nature crises.
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Helping philanthropists & charities through the cost of living crisis
On 16 December 2022.
NPC's hub of resources to help charities and funders through the cost of living crisis.
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Data Labs
On 22 August 2022.
Our Data Labs project aims to open up government administrative data to the social sector.
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Open Philanthropy
On 17 December 2021.
Open Philanthropy is about being transparent (outwardly open) and inclusive (inwardly open).
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Youth Investment Fund Learning and Impact Programme
On 14 August 2018.
Working to improve the impact of services and youth work as part of a learning partnership for the Youth Investment Fund.
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Initiative we’re working on
The Charity Governance Awards
On 9 August 2018.
Supporting and celebrating outstanding charity trusteeship in organisations across the sector, regardless of size.
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Transition Advice Fund
On 31 July 2018.
Building the capacity of the voluntary sector to help people who need additional support applying for settled status in Britain.
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