Do you want to demonstrate your value and improve your impact?

I can help – here’s how

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Research Research isn’t just for academics. It helps you understand the world better, so you can change it. Good research will enable you to identify the root causes of an issue, not just its symptoms. It will help you avoid making decisions based on assumptions, reduce risk and save you money in the long-term. I offer a flexible approach to research to help you: dive deeper into social, economic and environmental issues discover what people really want and need from your work identify how to solve the problem’s they’re facing. This service is for any purpose-led organisation that has identified a problem, and wants to understand how to solve it. It will help you uncover how you can better serve your audience and drive meaningful change. How does it work? With extensive experience in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, I’ll work closely with you to determine the best approach which may include a combination of the following: Agree goals We’ll start by defining what you really want to achieve from this research. Understand need I’ll design and deliver a methodology to help you discover what your stakeholders really need and expect from you – whether through surveys, interviews, or community discussions. Gain deeper insights Using various research methods — like desk research or interviews — I’ll help you get a clearer picture of the important issues to address and their root causes. Run the numbers Whether it’s tracking basic metrics (like how many people you reach) or conducting advanced statistical analyses, I can also help you get quantitative insights to support your goals. See the bigger picture I’ll help you share your insights to make a real impact. From reports and blogs, to data interactives and infographics, we’ll find the right approach for both you and your audiences.

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Why work with me?

With 20 years of hands-on experience in designing and delivering rigorous research and transformative evaluations, I provide expert support to help you understand and amplify your impact.

As the inaugural Chair of the Charity Evaluation Working Group—representing evaluators from over 250 charities—and former Director of Delivery and Impact at Power to Change, I’ve not only helped advance evaluation practice in the UK, but led multi-million pound research and evaluation portfolios that still influence central government and major funders.

By working with me, you’ll gain:

• Deeper insights: Uncover what your stakeholders truly need and how your work is making a difference.
• Clear evidence of impact: Understand not just if you’re changing the world, but how.
• Stronger value proposition: Demonstrate the value of your work to funders, partners, and key stakeholders.
• A culture of learning: Embed learning practices so you can continuously improve and deliver even greater impact.

Together, we’ll gather robust, actionable evidence and ensure it’s not only insightful, but also drives real-world decisions and change.

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Evaluation Evaluation is more than just counting things. It’s about understanding whether people’s lives are better as a result of your work. Understanding what works, what doesn’t, and what factors are driving change will enable you to continuously improve, generate more income and deliver even greater impact. I offer a flexible approach to evaluation to help you understand: • what works about what you do • what doesn’t • what could be better. This service is for any purpose-led organisation that is helping people solve a problem, and wants to know whether their intervention worked. It will help you improve your work and make a bigger difference.