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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Peter Wheeler, coโ€‘founder and trustee of NPC. He played a pivotal role in developing NPCโ€™s approach to impact reporting, helping charities and funders use evidence to make decisions that deliver real change. His guidance and generosity will be deeply missed.

04.11.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Speaker Spotlight: Nick Pontefract, Chief Strategy Officer at Sport England

Nick will be joining us NPC Ignites to share how powerful coalitions can drive lasting impact. Catch him in โ€œFour ways to improve your impactโ€.

Book now: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

03.11.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Applications for Everyone's Environment: Voices close soon!

We are looking for 20 individuals from communities most affected by climate change to join the programme and shape the conversation on climate and nature.

Interested? Find out more via our website: www.thinknpc.org/everyones-en...

28.10.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข NPC Ignites Speaker Spotlight: Joshua Meek

As Chief Impact Officer at Unity Trust Bank, Josh leads Unity's work to be the ethical bank of choice for UK organisations. At Ignites, heโ€™ll be talking about how a strong theory of change can improve impact.

Book now: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

22.10.2025 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adaptive strategy: our way to navigate an uncertain world - NPC How Diabetes UK shifted to an adaptive strategy, an approach thatโ€™s helped them stay focused on long-term goals while responding to fast-changing circumstances

How do you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating constant change?

In our latest blog, Diabetes UK share how theyโ€™ve embraced adaptive strategyโ€”a flexible, outcome-led approach thatโ€™s helped them respond to uncertainty while driving impact.

Read more: www.thinknpc.org/blog/adaptiv...

21.10.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re proud to announce Unity Trust Bank as our lead sponsor for NPC Ignites 2025!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out Unity Trust Bank and their approach to banking with impact: www.unity.co.uk/delivering-i...

15.10.2025 08:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How are Modern Philanthropists making a difference? | Barclays Private Bank Discover how todayโ€™s wealthy donors are reshaping philanthropy with purpose, insight and impact. Read The Modern Philanthropist report.

UK millionaires gave an estimated ยฃ11.3billion to good causes in 2024โ€”an 18% rise.

Barclays Private Bank's new report - The Modern Philanthropist - backed by NPC & Beacon, reveals strategic, values-led donors driving long-term impact.

Read more here:

14.10.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re proud to welcome Polly Neate CBE LLD(hc), former CEO of Shelter, to the NPC Ignites stage this year.

Polly will be sharing her powerful reflections on the impact economyโ€”whatโ€™s working, whatโ€™s broken, and whatโ€™s next.

๐Ÿ“… Join us and Polly at Ignites 2025: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

13.10.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Listen: Shift Beyond in conversation with Daisy Carter - NPC In this episode, hostย Rich Jonesย opens up a bold and hopeful discussion about reimagining charity and social impact in a world thatโ€™s obsessed with size, scale, and expansion.

Last week, NPCโ€™s Daisy Carter joined the Shift Beyond Conversations podcast to unpack the charity sectorโ€™s obsession with growthโ€”and what it means to move beyond it. This episode gives a sharp, grounded take on strategy, success & impact.

Listen now: www.thinknpc.org/blog/listen-...

13.10.2025 10:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone's Environment: Voices Everyone's Environment: Voices NPC -New Philanthropy Capital exists to support charities and the voluntary sector, funders and social enterprises maximise their potential impact.

Those most affected by environmental harm should be at the heart of the solutions. Everyoneโ€™s Environment: Voices is a new programme to support people from marginalised communities to speak up and shape environmental action.

Find out more and apply today: www.thinknpc.org/everyones-en...

09.10.2025 10:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do you evaluate change in a system thatโ€™s always in flux? Traditional metrics donโ€™t cut it when change is slow, complex, and relational.

This blog from our archive offers a different lens: a maturity model focused on trust, alignment, and shared purpose.

๐Ÿ”— www.thinknpc.org/blog/evaluat...

03.10.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Young people are experts in their own experience.

Thatโ€™s why we spoke to themโ€”and their parents and carersโ€”about what itโ€™s really like to seek support from the mental health system in the UK.

Here's just a few examples of what they had to say:

02.10.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone's Environment Everyone's Environment Building ambitious collaborations across communities, local areas, and sectors to ensure social justice and community voices are central to environmental action.

๐ŸŒฑ Our Everyoneโ€™s Environment programme is entering an exciting new phaseโ€”with a stronger focus on Local and Voices, backed by National Lottery funding.

Weโ€™ve refreshed our website to better showcase the programme: Explore is here: www.thinknpc.org/everyones-en...

01.10.2025 08:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Early-bird tickets for #NPCIgnties expire tonight!

Donโ€™t miss your last chance to grab early-bird tickets for #NPCIgnites 2025โ€”our flagship conference for the impact economy happening on 18 November at Friend's House.

Book now: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

30.09.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Youth mental health: Experts by experience know how to fix the system - NPC Menu

This summer, we spoke to young people and their families about accessing mental health support. The barriers young people face are clearโ€”but so are the solutions.

๐Ÿง  Read more in our latest blog: www.thinknpc.org/blog/youth-m...

30.09.2025 09:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Speaker Spotlight: Professor Kieron Boyle OBE

We're delighted that Kieronโ€”Chief Executive of 100x Impact and Professor in Practice at LSEโ€”will join our morning panel at #NPCIgnites 2025 to discuss new approaches to funding for impact.

Book you place now: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

29.09.2025 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โฐ The countdown is onโ€”our early-bird discount for NPC Ignites 2025 expires tomorrow!

Donโ€™t miss your chance to join the UKโ€™s leading conference for the #ImpactEconomy at the best possible rate: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

29.09.2025 07:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you secured your early-bird ticket to #NPCIgnites yet?

The day promises to be an unmissable evet for anyone working within the #ImpactEconomy.

Our discounted early-bird tickets are available until Tuesday 30th September - book yours now to avoid missing out! www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

26.09.2025 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trust lives local: Recognising neighbourhood impact economiesย  - NPC Neighbourhood renewal will only succeed if we celebrate and invest where trust already lives.

What if the real power to shape our future is right on our doorstep?

Our latest blog explores why recognising and resourcing local neighbourhood economies is key to unlocking inclusive renewal.

Read more: www.thinknpc.org/blog/trust-l...

25.09.2025 11:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NPC Ignites Speaker Spotlight!

Tom Ilube, Chair of The Kingโ€™s Trust, joins us at NPC Ignites 2025 to share how The Kingโ€™s Trust is using AI to boost operations and impactโ€”and what others can learn from their journey.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Join us and Tom at Ignites 2025: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

24.09.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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5 reasons why you should book a ticket to NPC Ignites 2025 - NPC NPC Ignites is our annual conference for the impact economy, bringing together changemakers from across the charity, philanthropy, and impact spaces. We've listed 5 reasons why you should join us.

Why should you come to NPC Ignites 2025?

Our annual conference for the impact economy is happening on 18 November 2025. In our latest blog, we've highlighted 5 reasons why you should join us ๐Ÿ‘‡

Read now:

24.09.2025 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โฐ There's just 7 days left to grab your early bird tickets for NPC Ignites 2025!

Join us on 18 November for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and inspiring speakers from across the impact economy.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book now to secure our early bird rate! www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

23.09.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NPC Ignites has been called โ€œa space for discoveryโ€ โ€” and this year, weโ€™re keeping that energy alive.
Join voices from across the impact economy as we explore the sectorโ€™s biggest challenges and opportunities.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Early-bird tickets available until 30 September:
www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

18.09.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NPC Ignites is back on 18 November.

What is it, whoโ€™s speaking, and what topics are on the table for 2025?

Interested? Book before 30 September to secure our early bird discount. www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

17.09.2025 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Impact reporting: 5 ways to turn principle into practice - NPC A new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) is expected this autumn. During the SORP consultation we recommended signposting guidance.ย We donโ€™t yet know if the SORP Committee will adoptโ€ฆ

New Blog!

With a revised Charities SORP expected this autumn, our latest blog responds to the SORP Committeeโ€™s consultation and shares practical resources to support charities with impact reporting.

๐Ÿ“– Read the full blog here: www.thinknpc.org/blog/impact-...

16.09.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can funders shift power and put communities at the heart of decision-making?

Join us on 14 October for a drop-in on participatory grant-making. Learn how to get started, build trust, and make funding more inclusive.

๐Ÿ‘‰ www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

15.09.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you catch our Ignites 2025 programme launch yesterday? ๐Ÿš€

Itโ€™s shaping up to be an unmissable event for anyone working to grow the impact economy.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Our discounted early bird tickets are still available until 30 September โ€“ book yours now: www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...

12.09.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arts education is often overlookedโ€”but dabbledoo is changing that. With support from NPC, theyโ€™ve built a data-driven approach to show how music, art and drama boost creativity, confidence, and teamwork in schools across Ireland.

Read more in our latest blog: www.thinknpc.org/blog/dabbled...

12.09.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš€ The programme for NPC Ignites 2025 is now live!

It's packed with bold ideas and practical toolsโ€”from funding models that fuel change, to AI in action, to starting a charity today.

Explore the full programme on our website: www.thinknpc.org/npcignites-p...

11.09.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From the archive:

NPCโ€™s Closing the Gap report explores how we can build a better child poverty prevention system: one thatโ€™s holistic, relational, and rooted in communities.

๐Ÿ”— Read the report here: www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub...

10.09.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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