Charity analysis

NPC has analysed hundreds of charities over the past ten years. Our analysis provides an in-depth, independent view of where charities are effective and where they could improve. This has helped donors to decide where to give in order to have the biggest impact, and charities to develop their strategy, communicate with stakeholders and raise funds.

NPC's charity analysis is based on the methodology set out in our Little Blue Book, and we offer bespoke independent analysis as part of our charity consulting services.

Charity analysis publications

The little blue book: NPC’s guide to analysing charities, for charities and funders NPC's concise and practical guide to analysing charities sets out the methodology behind our charity analysis, highlighting the six areas of effectiveness measured. (To see NPC's former approach to charity analysis, read Funding success.)

The value of charity analysis: How reviewing your organisation can help you achieve more
Charity analysis is central to NPC's work. In this report, we asked 16 charities for their feedback about our analysis, in order to be clear with ourselves and our audience about why charity analysis is useful.

Social Return on Investment position paper
This paper sets out NPC's position on how and when SROI is most useful, based on our experience of working with charities and our understanding of SROI in principle and practice.

SROI for funders
Written specifically for funders, this paper offers a starting point for discussion about how and when Social Return on Investment (SROI) is best used. It complements an earlier paper.

Valuing potential: SROI analysis of Columba 1400
A Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis on Columba 1400, a social enterprise in Scotland that runs leadership academies for young people from tough backgrounds.

Examples of NPC's charity analysis
Read some examples of NPC's charity analysis, featuring charities which we think are particularly effective.

 

To find out more about charity analysis, including NPC's charity anaysis consulting service, click here.

Read more about charity analysis on NPC's blog, including how to analyse a charity in two hours, funding an SROI, getting started with cost-benefit analysis and why don't more people analyse charities?