Publications - 2009
2009 reports (most recent listed first)
Transition of disabled young people: Rights of passage
This report highlights how charities are plugging gaps in government services and helping young people to lead more independent lives.
Young people not in employment, education or training: Getting back on track
In light of the recession, NPC's research deals with a highly topical issue: supporting young people not in employment, education or training (NEET).
India: Giving in India
NPC's report on giving in India provides a practical and useful toolkit for funders looking to give in the country.
Early childhood development in India: Starting strong
Starting strong, is intended to help donors who care about Indian children understand what the funding priorities are, and identify organisations they might want to support.
Measuring children's well-being: Feelings count
A report on NPC's questionnaire to help charities measure improvements in 11 to 16 year old children's well-being, produced in collaboration with the Children's Society.
Daily centres in Italy and the UK: Everyday cares
Research comparing centres offering after school activities in Italy with similar charities in the UK.
Foundations and new philanthropists: Achieving more together
This report looks at the potential for collaboration between individual philanthropists and foundations and the opportunities and challenges that this presents.
Mergers: What place for mergers between charities?
This report looks at whether mergers can contribute to a more effective charity sector in the UK.
Trusteeship: Board matters
Board matters questions the strength of trustee boards in the charity sector, highlights a number of improvements that could help to strengthen trusteeship.
Communicating results: How are you getting on?
This interim report builds on new research by NPC into the communication of results information by charities to funders, and funders’ use of this information.
Prisoners and ex-offenders update: Breaking the cycle
An update of our earlier report on people in prison and on release, Inside and out.
Good grant-making: Granting success
Research providing guidance on how to structure grants so that they have the most impact.