Programme 08
Policy, Research & Evaluation
Independent research and evaluation designed to be published: stated method, disclosed limitations, and findings that survive challenge from commissioners and funders.
- Services
- 12
- Primary engagements
- 6
- Specialist services
- 6
- First consultation
- No fee
Programme outcomes
What this programme is for
Primary research, evaluation and policy development for organisations that need defensible evidence.
- Evidence that stands up to external scrutiny
- Policy positions grounded in data from your own communities
- Evaluation designs agreed before delivery, not retrofitted
Our methodology
How every engagement in this programme runs
01
Position
We agree the research question, audience and standard of evidence required.
02
Analysis
Method, sampling and ethics are designed and documented before fieldwork.
03
Design
Fieldwork, analysis and internal quality review produce a defensible finding set.
04
Embed
Publication support, briefing and dissemination make the evidence usable.
Method is fixed; depth and duration are calibrated to the size and obligations of your organisation.
Primary services
6 core engagements
Needs Assessment
Structured evidence of need in a place, population or service area.
- Engagement
- 8–12 weeks
- Format
- Assessment · Consultancy
Independent Programme Evaluation
Formative or summative evaluation against a stated theory of change.
- Engagement
- 3–9 months
- Format
- Assessment
Evaluation Framework Design
Indicators, data collection and analysis plan agreed before delivery begins.
- Engagement
- 5–7 weeks
- Format
- Consultancy
Policy Position Development
Researched, referenced policy positions for boards and public affairs use.
- Engagement
- 6–9 weeks
- Format
- Consultancy
Community Research Studies
Participatory research with residents and service users as contributors, not subjects.
- Engagement
- 3–6 months
- Format
- Assessment · Consultancy
Data Analysis & Insight Support
Making sense of the administrative data you already hold.
- Engagement
- 4–8 weeks
- Format
- Digital · Assessment
Specialist library
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Programme 01
Governance & Institutional Excellence
Board effectiveness, assurance and decision architecture for organisations that must evidence how they govern.
Programme 02
Organisation Performance
Structure, cost, capability and productivity reviews for organisations under delivery or funding pressure.
Programme 03
Leadership & Executive Advisory
Confidential advisory, interim capability and development for chief executives, directors and senior teams.
Programme 04
Digital & AI Adoption
Readiness reviews, system selection and safe artificial intelligence adoption for organisations without an IT function.
Programme 05
Operational Excellence
Process, quality and service delivery improvement for organisations running frontline operations.
Programme 06
Programme Delivery & PMO
Mobilisation, assurance and managed delivery support for funded programmes and multi-partner projects.
Next step
Discuss policy, research & evaluation
Tell us where your organisation is now. A structured 60–90 minute assessment, a written findings note within five working days, and no fee for the initial session.