Improving the charity sector

Whether it is small grassroots charities, or the 'super-charities', time and time again we see the same issues holding charities back from focusing on their day to day work. 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. So far we've examined issues such as weak trustee boards, excessive reporting burdens on charities, and the undeveloped market for philanthropy advice. But there is a lot more we could do.

Recent reports

Inspiring impact: Working together for a bigger impact in the UK social sector Following this year's Impact Summit, a group of organisations are collaborating to inspire change and help charities and funders to focus on impact through working together. Read more >

Best to borrow? A charity guide to social investment
NPC’s guide to social investment aims to help charities understand the risks and opportunities social investment entails and the steps they need to think through before deciding if it is for them. Read more >

A journey to greater impact: Six charities that learned to measure better We highlight six organisations at the forefront of measuring impact - 'bright spots' committed to high quality impact measurement that have reaped the rewards of putting it into practice. 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 Improving charities Communicating results Impact networks A journey to greater impact Principles of good impact reporting Reporting in England Reporting to commissioners Scaling up Talking about results Philanthropy The business of philanthropy Family philanthropy Local giving Philanthropy advice, view of donors Ten ways to boost giving Shared measurement Prisoners' family ties Social Enterprise Social impact manifesto Social investment A guide for charities Lending to charities Review of Allia's charitable bonds Trusteeship Board matters Talking to trustees 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   Full cost recovery Inspiring impact Mergers Proving your worth to Whitehall Reporting in Scotland Risks in public contracts Social campaigning     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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