What we offer

We work in partnership with individuals and organisations in the social purpose, arts, heritage and environmental sectors to help maximise the difference they make.

Evaluation and learning partnerships

We enable organisations to explore how relationships function within their programmes, projects and campaigns and help them to better understand and increase the impact they wish to make at an individual, organisational and sector level. We then implement mechanisms to enable them to measure change more effectively.

The focus of the evaluations we work on includes leadership, arts and heritage, homelessness, health, and the environment. We draw upon a range of approaches including qualitative and quantitative research, theory of change, evaluation frameworks and reflective practice in order to support the learning process. Current evaluation clients include Gingerbread, Homeless Link, The Donkey Sanctuary, Institute of Chartered Foresters, Leap and Lloyds Bank Foundation.

Training

Managing Well. We offer in-house bespoke versions of this management training course; we can also offer a training suite at our new offices in Vauxhall.

The course can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals and teams at all levels of an organisation, whether participants are new to management or are more experienced managers – including senior leaders. It can be delivered online or in person and as a one- or two-day course.

The programme focuses upon understanding an individual’s style and approach – and how this interacts with others. Modules include: giving feedback and managing difficult conversations; effective communications; leadership & management; staff wellbeing; delegation; and how good management practices and processes enable teams and organisations to function more effectively.

Bespoke training clients include Child Poverty Action Group, Conciliation Resources, CRIN, Detention Action, JCWI and Reprieve.

We also provide in-house media training through the Directory of Social Change.

Facilitation

We bring together teams and organisations (UK-wide and International) to reflect, learn and strategise. Our facilitation practice is rooted in creative thinking and curiosity, and we work closely with our partners to develop the agenda and to ensure that the sessions are accessible and factor in any power dynamics in the room. We also facilitate action learning sets and peer support networks. Our facilitation clients include FILE, ACCR, Possible, London Youth and the Legal Education Foundation.

Coaching

We offer a qualified coaching practice for senior managers who wish to explore issues including career goals; approach to work; and the first 100 days in a new role. This is a confidential space for reflection, learning and development.