Latest News and Reports
Business plan and brochure
Production of a business plan and promotional brochure for Streetwise, a young people’s advice and support project based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Evaluation of the Musical Relationships project
Evaluation of the Musical Relationships project for Children North East. This was an innovative musical development project working with homeless families and young children.
Mapping disability services in the North East
This study was funded by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Fund. The objective was to determine the extent of rights based work and representation of disabled people in the North East of England. This was the needs assessment that formed the evidence for the new equality and human rights disability organisation, Difference.
Evaluation of Open Gate
Evaluation of Open Gates’ mentoring support to prisoners programme. Open Gate work in HMP Low Newton, the women’s prison in County Durham. To read the summary report, click here.
Evaluation of The Survive to Thrive Fund
Evaluation of The Community Foundation’s grant fund which was aimed at giving chief executives of charities the time and space to enable them to strategically plan. The evaluation found a highly effective programme.
Evaluation of Gypsy, Romani and Traveller project in Northumberland
We evaluated Blyth Citizens Advice Bureau’s Gypsy, Romani and Traveller project in Northumberland. The project included work in prisons and the community. For a copy of the report, click here.
Barefoot Research and Evaluation is a social research organisation based in the North East of England. We have particular expertise working with disadvantaged communities, vulnerable groups and the voluntary/non-profit sector.
Our specialities include:
- Research methods, both qualitative and quantitative
- Evaluation and impact assessment
- Disabilities research
- Consultation, including with hard to reach groups
- Community safety, anti-social behaviour and criminal justice
- Parenting, families and children
Barefoot Research and Evaluation also coordinates and administers the North East Offender Network (Neon) on behalf of Voluntary Organisations Network North East (VONNE).
Our Clients Include
Children North EastChildren's Society
Citizens Advice Bureau
Community Foundation
County Durham Council
Cumbria University
Department for Education
Escape Family Support
Fire and Rescue Service
Middlesborough City Council
NACRO
National Offender Management Service
Newcastle City Council
Northern Learning Trust
Northern Rock Foundation
Northumbria Police
Probation Service
PROPS North East
Safe Newcastle
University of Northumbria
Voluntary Organisations Network North East
Women's Health Advice Centre
Your Homes Newcastle
