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Impact measurement in the NEETs sector
May 2012
Not being in education, employment or training early in life can leave scars well into middle age. Charities play a vital role in encouraging, inspiring and supporting young people into employment, but can struggle to measure the difference they make. NPC worked with six charities in this sector to explore the potential for developing a common approach to measurement. Read more >
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Out of trouble: Families with complex problems, a guide for funders
Children from troubled families are far more likely to be suspended from school and in trouble with police. But private funders could play a key role in tackling this challenging and complex problem.
Theory of change: The beginning of making a difference
How do you know that your charity's activities are contributing to your overall mission? This paper introduces theory of change, explains its origins, and discusses how charities can use it to improve their work.
A funder journey: Scaling up the Stone Family Foundation
This report follows the journey of one foundation from its inception to the present day, highlighting how an effective funder works and sharing lessons from their experiences.
Evaluation of the Mayor's Fund
The Mayor’s Fund was set up in 2008 with the aim of helping children, young people and their families in London get out of poverty. The fund commissioned NPC to carry out an independent evaluation of its work.
Principles into practice
This collection of case studies and insights from across the sector showcases organisations leading the way in measuring and talking about their impact.
The principles of good impact reporting
The Principles of Good Impact Reporting sets out a number of universal principles for charities and social enterprises to use when measuring and talking about their impact.
The benefits of trusteeship
Almost half UK charities have at least one vacancy on their board. Trusteeship offers enormous value to individuals, charities and employers. So what could you get out of being a trustee?
Funder network: Evaluating the pilot knowledge-sharing website
What can be done to improve learning and knowledge-sharing among charitable funders? In June 2011, a pilot website was established for this purpose. As the pilot comes to a close, this report evaluates the site.
Job well done: Employment and mental health problems, a guide for funders At any time, one in six people are suffering from mental health problems, costing society £67bn every year. So how can private funders help to reduce this cost and improve lives?
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