Client: Inspiring Scotland
Title: Evaluation of the 14:19 Fund
Description: Inspiring Scotland’s 14:19 Fund is the longest running fund it runs. This ten year programme supports ventures that work with young people aged 14 to 19, living in disadvantaged areas, into positive destinations. We carried out an impact evaluation which involved a desktop review, interviews with deliverers, telephone and face to face discussions with young people and stakeholders. The report is available here.
Client: Action for Children
Title: Evaluation of the Side Step project
Description: We evaluated the Side Step project, which aims to support and divert young people away from serious organised crime. This was sensitive work which involved interviews with young people, parents, staff and partners. We worked closely with project staff to arrange interviews with young people and parents in their homes.
Client: Action for Children, The Prince’s Trust, SSF
Title: Evaluations of CashBack supported activity
Description: We have worked with Action for Children, the Prince’s Trust and SSF over a number of years evaluating their CashBack supported activities. This work involves face to face and telephone interviews with many young people who participate in activities. We have gathered young people’s views using a range of methods designed engage them in the research. We have developed interesting case studies which illustrate the benefit and value of young people’s participation in these activities.
Client: Life Changes Trust
Title: Evaluation of the Champions Board Approach
We evaluated the flagship Champions Board approach for the Life Changes Trust. This evaluation explored the difference that Champions Boards have made to the lives of young people with care experience. It involved an extensive desktop review of existing data from 21 Champions Boards, and gathering feedback from over 200 stakeholders - including young people with care experience, staff, corporate parents and wider partners. The research took place between spring 2020 through to autumn 2021 and was conducted remotely due to the restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A team of young people with care experience worked with us on this evaluation as peer researchers. We strongly believe that their involvement strengthened this work.
The final report is available here.