News and publications

Evaluation consultant, Dr Anni Raw, describes the evaluation approach she is co-developing with project partners on the Parallel Rhythms programme in Huddersfield.

Collaborative evaluation approaches were key to the success of the YDance programme, Step It Up. Linzi McLagan, Head of Education for YDance, discusses the importance of their collaboration with the Robert Owen Centre (ROC) at the University of Glasgow and shares some of the approaches used within their programme. 

Using a games-based approach to evaluation, Grimm & Co in partnership with Astrea Academy Trust created an imaginative way to ensure that reflective discussion mirrored the ethos of their Teacher Development Fund project. Gemma Thornton, Head of Learning and Impact for Grimm & Co shares their learning.

Pat Cochrane and Vicky Storey, evaluation support consultants for rounds 3–6 of the Teacher Development Fund, reflect on the differing approaches to evaluation across TDF projects and share some of the ways that colleagues have enabled genuine exploration as an integral part of programme design.

The renewed Backbone Fund will enable us to contribute towards strengthening civil society as a whole. Michelle Palmer outlines the changes we’ve made to the Fund.

We are delighted to announce 9 new grants totalling £2 million, made through the latest round of the Backbone Fund.

Shoubhik Bandopadhyay outlines our vision for the Arts Fund and explores what a regenerative and expansive cultural sector might look like.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Silaja Birks and Tom Palakudiyil to our board of trustees.