Past events
NPC runs around 50 events a year from our annual conference, NPC Ignites, to training events, and from practical seminars to topical discussions. View our upcoming events or find out more about our programme of events below.
NPC Ignites is our annual conference. Every October, we bring together the boldest thinkers with the brightest ideas in the charity sector, and beyond, to inspire new ways of working. The conference is designed to help charities keep pace with change and anticipate new trends and innovations to ensure their organisations are always maximising their social impact.
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We hold topical discussions on subjects ranging from public trust to the charity sector’s relationship with the state and data protection. To read more visit wakelet.com/@NPCthinks and @NPCthinks.
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Our Leading Impact seminar series is designed to provide practical tips and resources through hearing from NPC’s wealth of experience and from charity case study presentations. To find out more about previous events use the hashtag #LeadingImpact and view previous event write ups.
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Since 2010 we have held seminars for trustees in partnership with the Clothworkers’ Company, exploring the key issues affecting charity governance. Following the events; blogs and short reports are produced to share the learning more widely.
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Our public training courses run throughout the year and help you get to grips with key issues and methodologies—from strategy for impact to theory of change. The training is run by our experienced consultants who are able to draw on the knowledge and lessons we have gathered from our research, think tank and consultancy activities since 2002.
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Creating a theory of change: An introduction for charities
This one day training with talk you through implementing a clear and robust theory of change that can help to develop and refine your strategy.
Improving your impact practice: An introduction for charities
Understanding your impact and sharing what you learn is key to the voluntary sector becoming more effective. In this one day training workshop we go through what you should be measuring and why, and how to use this data.
Creating a strategy in a time of change and upheaval
This seminar will explore how charities are redefining their roles and strategies to address today’s social issues.
Creating a theory of change: An introduction for charities
This one day training with talk you through implementing a clear and robust theory of change that can help to develop and refine your strategy.
Reporting and reviewing impact: what good looks like
This seminar will explore the principles of good impact reporting and how to turn data into learning.
Building a measurement framework: An introduction for funders
NPC’s workshop takes you through the steps involved in measuring impact, how to articulate your impact as a funder, and how best to support applicants and grantees with evaluation.
Power dynamics in grant-making: Wielding power
It is important to understand how funders wield their power. This seminar will explore how funders can use their influence for good.
How to develop a learning organisation
Whether you’re a leader or an evaluation practitioner, it's helpful to know how best you can influence how your colleagues collect, analyse and use data to make decisions.
New frontiers: The social sector through Brexit
The Brexit Civil Society Alliance and NPC are hosting a conference, bringing together the social sector to discuss the potentially momentous changes Brexit will have on charities, voluntary organisations and the communities they champion and represent.
The future of tech: Embracing opportunities and managing risks
This event will explore the challenges and risks for society posed by new technology, and the opportunities for the social sector to use new resources for good through the lens of young people.
Harnessing risk and embracing opportunity
Exploring how considered risk taking can bring opportunities through new ways of working, partnering, fundraising or even a new strategy.
Power dynamics in grant-making
This seminar will explore how funders are acknowledging power dynamics, using their power for good, and seeking creative ways to shift power to grantholders and communities.
