Improving the charity sector

Time and again we see the same issues holding charities back. We also see similar problems when it comes to promoting philanthropy. In this area of our research programme we don't only look to identify these barriers - we look to find solutions. We've examined a wide variety of topics, from the importance of strong trustee boards, to how to keep reporting burdens on charities in proportion, to what can be done to promote philanthropy in the UK.

Recent reports

Measuring together: Impact measurement in the NEETs sector
NPC worked with six charities that support young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET to explore the potential for developing a common approach to measurement across the sector. Read more >

Theory of change: The beginning of making a difference
This short paper introduces theory of change, explains the origins of the technique, and discusses how it can be used by charities to improve their work. Read more >

Evaluation of the Mayor's Fund for London
The Mayor's Fund commissioned NPC to carry out an independent evaluation of its work, which researches how well its core principles have been put into place, and the value it has created. Read more >

All reports about improving the sector

Charity analysis The little blue book SROI position paper SROI for funders Grantmaking Achieving more together Corporate giving guide An NPC strategy consulting project Knowledge sharing among foundations Evaluating the funder network website Improving charities Communicating results Impact networks A journey to greater impact Principles of good impact reporting Proving your worth to Whitehall Reporting in Scotland Risks in public contracts Social campaigning Philanthropy The business of philanthropy Family philanthropy Local giving Philanthropy advice, view of donors Ten ways to boost giving Shared measurement Prisoners' family ties NEETs Social Enterprise Social impact manifesto Social investment A guide for charities Lending to charities Review of Allia's charitable bonds Theory of change Trusteeship Board matters Talking to trustees Benefits of trusteeship Well-being

The value of charity analysis Example of SROI Examples of charity analysis   A corporate's giving Effective grants Helping grantees focus on impact Preparing for cuts Evaluating The Mayor's Fund   Full cost recovery Inspiring impact Mergers Principles into practice Reporting in England Reporting to commissioners Scaling up Talking about results   Economic approach to charitable giving Fundraising events Philanthropic lives Philanthropy advice, role of wealth advisors       Youth justice       Big Society Capital Loans and social investment       Trusteeship update 2010 Stories from the boardroom

 

 

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