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Today we have published Impact UK which shares the story of a national, cross‑sector movement, the impact economy, united to create positive impact.
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 25 years NPC has played a crucial role at the heart of the impact economy. As an independent charity, we work with the whole community across the impact economy. Our ten-step Theory of Change has been used more than 150,000 times, our two annual flagship conferences bring together over 750 attendees each year, and over the past 25 years we have supported the distribution of hundreds of millions of pounds towards social and environmental impact.
We work to support and strengthen the impact economy. We do this through:
Resources & Insights
Impact UK: The size and story of our impact economy
Impact UK shares the story of a national, cross‑sector movement united to create positive impact.
UK Food Insecurity Systems Map
NPC worked with Sainsbury’s’ Sustainability team to gain a clearer understanding of the causes and effects of food insecurity in the UK.
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
Closing the gap
What an effective system of child poverty prevention looks like, from the services provided to the principles underpinning our relationships.
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
A strategic approach to centring lived experience
This seminar will help charities explore how to take a more strategic approach to centring lived experience across their work.
On 5 February 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Zoom
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.
Impact reporting: 5 ways to turn principle into practice
A new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) is expected this autumn. During the SORP consultation we recommended signposting guidance. We don’t yet know if the SORP Committee will adopt our recommendations, but regardless we've lots of resources to support you on your impact journey.
How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?
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.
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.
Youth mental health: Experts by experience know how to fix the system
Over the summer, we had the opportunity to hear from young people, parents/carers, and mental health professionals about their views on the youth mental health system.
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