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Read the latest edition of NPC’s newsletter, Giving Insights.

In this edition we:

explore how donors can turn risk into return when it comes to giving;
hear what the Escampette family learned from visiting 80 development projects during their six year, round-the-world trip; and
talk to Sir Trevor McDonald about why he supports a charity working with young homeless people.

I hope you enjoy the articles in this edition

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Go figure
For the price of a family holiday, donors can help domestic violence victims bring their attackers to justice.

Click here to read: Literary lessons in giving

Literary lessons in giving
Lessons for donors from PG Wodehouse, written by NPC's Martin Brookes.

Click here to read: The times they are a-changin'

The times they are a-changin'
A look into the trends around homelessness.

The Place2Be
Chief Executive, Benita Refson, talks about her move from fashion to the charity world.

Turning the tables
How one standard reporting form could benefit charities and funders.

Click here to read: Something to write home about

Something to write home about
One family shares lessons learnt from its 6-year trip around the world visiting development projects.

Click here to read: Turning risk into return

Turning risk into return
We interview two funders about what risk means to them.

The donor Q&A
How can I meet other donors like me?

Click here to read: The philanthropy boom in the Baltic States

The philanthropy boom in the Baltic States
NPC learns about the Estonian charity sector.

Click here to read: Making an impact in India

Making an impact in India
Interview with Rishi Khosla, CEO of Copal Partners, on his joint venture with NPC in India.

Click here to read: Sir Trevor McDonald recommends

Sir Trevor McDonald recommends...
The journalist and broadcaster talks about his favourite charity.

Charity insight

"More than one in five children begin secondary school with reading skills below the expected standard. These children are likely to underachieve and end up in low-paid employment."

READING MATTERS helps young people to become better readers and build confidence by placing volunteers in secondary schools.

Click here for more charity recommendations