A think tank and consultancy for the impact sector
Who we areNPC is a think tank and consultancy with a purpose.
We believe in the power of a growing impact sector 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 sector. We work to support and strengthen the impact sector. We do this through:
Resources & Insights
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning with trust and equity: a guide for grant-makers and philanthropists
How to support support reflection, improvement, and ultimately better outcomes.
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
Centring Lived Experience: a strategic approach for leaders
Step-by-step guidance on how to effectively incorporate insight from lived experience throughout your organisation.
The Everyone’s Environment Pathway
Tools, resources, and case studies to inspire your next steps on the social impacts of the environmental crises.
Spending down your endowment
This online training is for funders and will explore what to consider if spending down your endowment.
On 9 June 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
How to build convincing evidence with numbers
This in-person workshop will explore different methods in how you can show impact through numbers.
On 15 May 2025, 9:45 am – 12:30 pm at 93 Great Suffolk Street
Introduction to impact measurement
This online workshop is for charities who want to effectively evaluate and measure their impact, but struggle with getting the right data.
On 26 June 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
Theory of change in ten steps: in-person
This in-person seminar will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our guidance 'Theory of change in ten steps'.
On 18 June 2025, 9:45 am – 12:30 pm at 93 Great Suffolk Street
How can trustees be more adaptive and systemic?
This event will explore how trustees can be more adaptive and systemic?
On 8 May 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm at Zoom
Listen: Seismic Shifts in How We Give Fund and Invest
Listen to NPC CEO Jonathan Simmons on the Brace for Impact podcast.
How funders can use adaptive strategy
Using a flexible strategy can help funders stay open.
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.
How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation that’s been considering spend down as an option, how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?
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.
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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