NPC views

To read NPC's opinions on topical issues within the charity sector, or to share your views and comments with us, take a look at NPC's blog. Or to read comments and Q&As written before our blog was set up, take a look at the articles below.

Turning the tables in England: Q&A
11 September 2008
What does the reporting burden cost English charities? And what needs to change in the reporting process? Lucy Heady and Sarah Keen, authors of Turning the tables in England, answer some questions. Click here for more>>

Philanthropists without borders: Q&A
19 March 2008
Why do donors give internationally? Isn’t any donation just a drop in the ocean? Why did NPC decide to do a pilot in India? Cathy Langerman, author of Philanthropists without borders, answers some tough questions on giving to charities in the developing world. Click here for more>>

Independent body needed to assess charities’ performance
20 November 2007

Speaking last night at the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce), Martin Brookes, NPC’s Director of Research, said that charities would benefit from external assessment. He proposed that the new body should sit alongside, but separate from the Charity Commission to scrutinise the performance of charities. Click here for more>>

Green philanthropy: Q&A

5 November 2007

What can donors do to help protect the environment? Is it even there job, or should it be left to government? Bernard Mercer, author of Green philanthropy, answers some topical questions on the environment issues and how charities are tackling these.
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Not seen and not heard: Q&A

27 July 2007

Is there a simple solution to an enormous problem like child abuse? Should the names of abusers be made public? Emilie Goodall, co-author of Not seen and not heard, answers some topical questions on child abuse and how charities are tackling it.
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A prison charity falls on hard times

23 January 2007

Reoffending rates reached a record high of 67% (or 78% for 18-21 year-olds) at the end of 2006, yet the future hangs in the balance for at least one charity that is helping to stem the tide. Click here for more >>

Home truths: Q&A

21 June 2006

Is the Home Office too soft on refugees and asylum seekers, rather than too hard on them? Why should private donors support work with asylum seekers and refugees? Sarah Sandford, author of NPC’s report on refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, Home truths, answers some frequently asked questions. Click here for more >>

On your marks: Q&A

25 April 2006

Are academies a good investment for donors? Why does NPC support the idea of private funding in education? John Copps, author of On your marks, our new report on young people and education, answers some topical questions on funding and education. Click here for more >>

A mission to complain?

16 February 2006

Age Concern England is not happy. Figures recently published by the government show that over £4 billion in unclaimed benefits does not reach the pockets of pensioners. Correct in its analysis, Age Concern England is nevertheless wrong in its approach. Click here to read the article >>

Let us put an end to blind giving

12 November 2005

Martin Brookes, NPC Head of Research, has a letter published in the FT arguing that the key to attracting donors in the charitable sector is to depend less on blind giving and more on an informed approach where donors are able to see their money going to the best use and the greatest need. Click here for more >>

Prisoners who maintain family ties are less likely to reoffend on release

19 October 2005

Investing in family ties, NPC's four page research insight calculates potential returns of over 1400% produced through supporting prison visitors' centres, reducing reoffending rates and saving the taxpayer more than £110,000. Click here for more >>