NPC training and events

Upcoming NPC events

An introduction to social investment: Half-day workshop

3 February, 21 March or 17 May 2012, London

NPC's workshop is designed to give you an introduction to social investment, drawing on our published research in this area. It will be useful for those who have heard about social investment, but are not sure whether it is appropriate for their charity. Read more >

Getting your charity investment ready

22 February 2012, London

How to ensure that your charity is able to take advantage of social investment? This session looks at principles of social investment, financing options available, financial instruments and getting the right financial management systems in place. Read more >

NPC's Well-being Measure free taster workshops

22 February 2012, London, and several further dates

NPC's Well-being Measure is an online survey tool that shows the effectiveness of charities' work with young people. Come to one of our free workshops to find out more about the Measure and how it could benefit your organisation. Read more >

Looking at impact in an adult social care setting

7 March 2012, London

The adult social care sector has opportunities and challenges - including increasing need, personalisation, and payment by results. Now, more than ever, charities in this sector need to be able to demonstrate their impact to funders. Read more >

How the third sector is coping with cuts: creatively responding to public sector cuts

23 March 2012, London (Invite only event)
This timely event will examine the implications of Budget 2012 for the sector, and the difficult decisions continued cuts entail. But it also aims to highlight the opportunities they can also bring. The event will be chaired by the Guardian's Patrick Butler, and panellists include NPC's Dan Corry, a former Downing Street economic adviser; Steve Bullock, directly elected Mayor of Lewisham; Geraldine Blake, Chief Executive of Community Links; and Jane Stacey, UK Director for Children’s Services, Barnardo's.

Trustee seminar: How social investment can improve financial sustainability

26 March 2012, London - further details and booking TBC
This seminar draws on NPC's report Best to borrow? to explore the role social investment can play in charitable funding and provide practical recommendations for trustees to take back to their boards.

The small charity perspective: taking a proportionate approach to impact measurement

19 April 2012, London - further details and booking TBC
This event is a partnership with CFDG and will be useful small charities interested in taking a proportionate approach to impact measurement.

Trustee Seminar: Trustees and impact leadership

23 April 2012, London - further details and booking TBC
This seminar will explore why trustees should provide impact leadership and how they can strengthen impact measurement. The event will discuss case studies and practical recommendations based on NPC's recent report, A journey to greater impact.

An introduction to theory of change: One-day workshop

25 April 2012, London

If you have heard about theory of change, but are not sure what it involves, this workshop is for you. The event will discuss the ideas behind the model and give participants the opportunity to put theory into practice and develop a theory of change. Read more >

Impact reporting for international development NGOs

2 May 2012, London - further details and booking TBC
This session will focus on how international development charities use data to make decisions about the use of funds and resources. It will explore a number of different models that can be used, the importance of embedding this approach across an organisation and the need to communicate with donors. The speakers will share lessons from the journey that their charity has undergone in order to keep up with changing times.

 

Ongoing training and events

Support for professional advisors

Find out how NPC can help you to discuss giving with your clients, and read about our bespoke workshops and training sessions for professional advisors. Read more >

Trustee training for employees

Encouraging staff to engage with charities is part of many businesses’ community engagement programmes. Becoming a trustee allows staff to use their skills and knowledge in a meaningful way. We help companies run workshops for staff on what to think about when becoming a charity trustee. Read more >