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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.
Domestic abuse needs assessment in Northumberland
Domestic abuse needs assessment for Safer Northumberland which was used to develop services and direct investment. For a copy of the full report, click here.
Needs assessment for sexual violence services in Northumberland
This needs assessment was carried out on behalf of Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland. They wanted to better understand why their services were not being accessed by women from ethnic groups other than White British in Northumberland.
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).
Click here to read a selection of our recent reports
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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
