We are change agents working to unlock the potential of people and power.
We work in partnership with governments, philanthropy, civil society and communities to challenge the status quo, shift mindsets, and bridge the gap between people and those in power.
By helping people develop the skills needed to do their work differently, they can build trust, better serve their communities, and tackle problems that matter.
What we do
As a charity, our European team helps those working in and around government by acting as a learning partner, supporting them to centre their work in learning and experimentation.
We co-create every partnership based on the unique organisational context and community we’re working with.
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Exploring and sharing new ideas
We push the boundaries of our current understanding, exploring topics critical to the future. We share what we’re learning and provide a platform for people to share their stories about how they’re spearheading change worldwide.
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Capability building and transformation
We offer training to help people think and work differently. We support them in transforming structures and cultures to put learning at the heart.
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Building networks for change
We connect changemakers to accelerate collaboration and learning in response to complex challenges.
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Delivering impact through innovation
We work with philanthropic organisations to address major societal challenges and innovate on how to fund and support public and social impact. Our global programmes lead to healthier systems and meaningful outcomes for communities worldwide.
Our impact
governments and organisations supported
public servants and changemakers supported
community members engaged
Sparking real change
In 2023, we worked on various projects to shift the status quo. This includes advancing tech innovation for social good, supporting the next generation of climate leaders, and helping governments shape public services that better meet people’s needs.
Delve into our report to explore the innovative projects and partnerships shaping a more inclusive and resilient future.
Our work
Helping European workers benefit from AI’s potential
Partnering with Google.org to support workers most impacted by AI-related workforce transitions through the AI Opportunity Fund: Europe.
Empowering tomorrow's climate leaders
Supporting the UNDP and Government of Italy’s Youth4Climate Challenge, a global initiative that supports youth-led climate solutions.
Reimagining city life
Urban Imaginaries is a 10-month learning journey supporting cities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia to develop solutions to their most pressing urban challenges, co-designed and delivered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), thanks to the support of the European Union.
Advancing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Partnering with Google.org to advance innovative AI solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Reimagining Welsh health and social care
Working with Improvement Cymru to foster people-led systems transformation and enhance leadership across diverse sectors.
Supporting survivors of modern slavery
Working with the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab to co-design new support pathways for survivors of modern slavery.
Imagining more participatory local democracy
We hosted a group of democratic innovation practitioners, researchers, urban planners, journalists, social entrepreneurs, and policy experts from Abuja to Belfast to collectively reimagine local democracy.
Driving climate action in cities
Working with cities to lead the charge towards a net zero resilient future.
Inspiring Tech Innovation for Social Good
Partnering with Google.org to build a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient Europe through the Tech for Social Good Impact Challenge.
Experimenting around regulation
Supporting Greater Manchester and regulatory and inspection partners to design more collaborative ways of working together to improve public services for those who experience multiple disadvantage.
Enabling Human Learning Systems
Helping places and organisations apply a Human Learning Systems approach to planning and delivering public services.
Promoting active ageing
Partnering with the Live Longer Better (LLB) network to enable Active Partnerships to learn collectively and encourage active ageing.
Building relationships with communities
Working with the London Borough of Redbridge to help their community hubs thrive by supporting them to establish the systems, processes, and culture to learn as they work.
Reimagining children’s social care
Helping local authorities in England to rethink children’s social care and design new approaches to enable social workers to do their best work.
Unlocking digital transformation across Europe
Supporting Bloomberg Philanthropies in designing and implementing the European Digital Cities initiative. This 18-month programme helped 19 European capital cities accelerate digital innovation, providing them with the tools and capabilities to design citizen-centred services that deliver better results for residents.
Who we work with
We’ve worked with public sector organisations, government, academic institutions, charities and foundations across Europe to explore how we can make government more effective and trusted to work for everyone.
Testimonials
Meet the team
We are an experienced international team of former civil servants, researchers, and communicators who are passionate about reimagining government.
Insights from our work
Embracing AI: Empowering vulnerable workers for a more inclusive future
Seven tips for running your next impact challenge
Get in touch
Are you ready to reimagine government with us? Then, get in touch and let’s talk about how we can work together.
Centre for Public Impact UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, company number 12436197, charity number 1193597. Our registered office is 3 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RE, United Kingdom. You can find more information on CPI's overall governance structure here.
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