Growing and strengthening the impact economy
Who we areThe full programme for NPC Ignites 2025 is now live. Early-bird tickets available until 30 September.
NPC is a think tank and consultancy with a purpose.
We believe in the power of a growing impact economy to deliver the systems change we need to achieve lasting, positive impact in our communities.
For over 20 years NPC has played a crucial role at the heart of the impact economy. We work to support and strengthen the impact economy. We do this through:
Resources & Insights
The youth mental health crisis
We have identified six key areas where funders have the potential to create long-term positive change for children and young people mental health.
How to embed DEI into your grant-making cycle
A practical guide to becoming a diverse, equitable, and inclusive funder
The Everyone’s Environment Pathway
Tools, resources, and case studies to inspire your next steps on the social impacts of the environmental crises.
Systems Practice Toolkit
This toolkit will help you understand the nature of the problem you’re facing, design effective solutions, act and work systemically, and learn as you go.
Closing the gap
What an effective system of child poverty prevention looks like, from the services provided to the principles underpinning our relationships.
Funder drop-in: participatory grant-making
Our funder and philanthropist drop-ins are for staff and trustees at grant-making organisations, and individual philanthropists.
On 14 October 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Zoom
How to find and fund good organisations
This seminar is for grant-makers, funders and philanthropists on how find and fund good organisations
On 11 November 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
NPC Ignites 2025
NPC's annual conference #NPCIgnites is a place for you to deepen your impact practice, to hear from leading experts about the needs and trends in the impact economy.
On 18 November 2025 at 173 Euston Road
Beacon Forum 2026
The Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum is taking place on 11 February 2026. A day to come together and dissect topics at the forefront of philanthropy.
On 11 February 2026 at 71 Basinghall Street
What is the impact economy and why are we mapping it?
We’re part of a growing community that sees the benefit of giving a name and shared identity to the collective effort to do good with our money, time and talent.
Theory of change for fund managers and impact investors
A theory of change is the foundation of an organisation’s strategy, evaluation, communication, and measurement.
Funding and Philanthropy in 2025: 5 trends to watch
Increased use of AI, the growth of impact investing, responding to government policy, a potential gentle re-opening to applications, and the continuing rise of funder collaboration.
Listen: NPC CEO Jonathan Simmons on the Do One Better podcast
Jonathan shares a refreshing perspective on philanthropy—why it should be fun, how to grow the giving market, and what it takes to make charitable impact both strategic and joyful.
Telling the story of the impact economy
Watch the presentation and panel discussion from our 2025 Summer Reception.
5 challenges of evaluating systems change work and how to approach them
It’s difficult to establish cause and effect. To evaluate, you'll need to map the system and create a theory of change.
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