Independent evaluation provides valuable insights

Independent evaluation is essential for understanding our impact and continuously enhancing our work. By collaborating with external evaluators through a transparent and fair tender process, we gain valuable insights into what is working well and areas for improvement. These external perspectives ensure that we are genuinely making a positive difference in young people’s lives. 

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We're continuously improving our programmes

A continuous improvement cycle is embedded across all our delivery programmes. Guided by a comprehensive Theory of Change, we contextualise our activities, linking them to deliverables and demonstrating how they lead to short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes. Regular evaluations ensure our programmes remain effective, impactful, and aligned with the objectives outlined in the Theory of Change. 

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Recent findings and evaluation reports

Our commitment to a ‘Share, Learn, Improve’ approach drives us to reflect on our findings, implement changes, and refine future evaluations and workshop delivery. This process also contributes to advancing the wider ‘Thought Leadership’ landscape.

Read the full evaluation documents here:

Education Programme Evaluation

June 2025

Parental Engagement Programme Evaluation

April 2025

Health and Social Care Programme Evaluation

December 2024

Education Programme Evaluation

October 2023

University Student Engagement Programme Evaluation

October 2022

You can browse through the key findings from each of our evaluations in these summaries:

Education Programme Evaluation - Visual Summary

June 2025

Parental Engagement Programme Evaluation - Visual Summary

April 2025

Parental Engagement Programme Evaluation - Summary Report

April 2025

Health and Social Care Programme Evaluation - Visual Summary

December 2024

University Student Engagement Programme Evaluation - Visual Summary

October 2022

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Research

Access the latest studies and findings that inform our educational programmes.