Research and Evaluation

Turning Insight Into Impact

A Track Record of Trust and Transformation

Our Approach

We specialise in leveraging data to drive service improvement, transformation, and redesign. Our team can collaborate with you to integrate ongoing evaluation processes within your programme or initiative, enabling you to make informed improvements, celebrate successes, and demonstrate impact.

We are adept at conducting research with young people and adults from a range of demographics and contexts and have specialist expertise in conducting sensitive, difficult, or challenging research, as well as with hard-to-reach, hidden and / or vulnerable populations.

Our Toolbox: Methods & Techniques

We draw on a wide range of proven methods to design, deliver and evaluate research that’s grounded, rigorous and tailored to your needs, including:

Qualitative Research Methods

Listening to people’s stories and experiences to understand what matters to them.

Quantitative Research Methods

Gathering and analysing data to uncover patterns, trends, and measurable change.

Mixed Methods Research (MMR)

Blending numbers and narratives to provide a fuller understanding of complex issues.

Participatory Approaches

Collaborating with communities to ensure research is rooted in real-world voices.

Stakeholder Analysis

Identifying and mapping those influencing or impacted by decisions and policies.

Provision and Pathway Mapping

Charting how services are being delivered and accessed to spot gaps and overlaps.

Theory of Change Modelling

Mapping how change is happening — and why — based on logic and evidence.

Knowledge Building

Co-creating and sharing insights to inform action and shape learning.

Project Evaluation Support

Tracking progress and impact to support learning and continuous improvement.

Peer Research Training

Equipping trusted individuals to gather data within their own communities.

Systematic Reviews

Bringing together existing studies to identify consistent evidence and gaps.

Literature Reviews

Reviewing published research to highlight what’s known—and what still needs exploring.

Ethnographic research

Immersing in real-world settings to uncover deep cultural and social insights.

Looking for evidence to support your next big decision?

Our expert team works in partnership to design, deliver and interpret evidence that drives impact. If you’re looking for insight that informs real-world decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Featured Insights

Understanding Infant Mental Health

Why the First 1,000 Days Matter More Than You Think

Did you know your baby’s brain develops faster in the first three years than at any other time? Discover how secure relationships, early experiences, and emotional regulation shape not just childhood, but a lifetime of mental wellbeing—and what we can do to support every family right from the start.

The Power of Routine Outcome Measures

From Gut Feeling to Hard Evidence – Why Routine Outcome Measures Matter

What if we could track a young person’s mental health like a sat nav tracks your journey? Dive into how Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) are helping clinicians personalise care, improve outcomes, and empower young people to take charge of their own mental health journey.

Clinical Supervision in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practice

Keeping Therapists Mentally Healthy Too – The Power of Supervision

Behind every effective mental health intervention is a well-supported clinician. Explore how clinical supervision boosts skills, safeguards wellbeing, and ensures high-quality care—whether it’s CBT, family therapy, or frontline education support.

Enhancing Mental Health Services Through Youth Participation

More Than a Seat at the Table – Young People Shaping Mental Health Services

True participation isn’t just being heard—it’s being taken seriously. Find out how young people across the Midlands are driving change, shaping services, and helping create a mental health system that truly reflects their needs and voices.

Transforming Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

From Big Ideas to Real Impact – How the Midlands Is Rewriting the Rulebook

Born out of the CYP IAPT legacy, the Midlands CYP MH Collaborative is leading a quiet revolution in children’s mental health. Meet the people, principles, and partnerships making mental health support more accessible, accountable, and effective for young people.

Mental Health Ambassadors

Empowering Students to Lead Change in Schools

The Mental Health Ambassadors Programme empowers students to speak up, tackle stigma, and inspire change. Through training, leadership, and lived experience, young people are gaining the skills and confidence to champion wellbeing and transform school communities.