Latest News and Reports
Evaluation of Cease24
Evaluation of an adult and children’s domestic abuse service in Northumberland.
Domestic abuse needs assessment
Needs assessment or gap analysis of domestic abuse for Safer Northumberland.
Women’s Health in South Tyneside
Impact evaluation of WHiST and their many services that they provide to local women.
Evaluation of Fair Share in East Ashington and Seaton Valley
We evaluated two 10 year community development programmes in Northumberland; the forerunner to the Big Local. We worked with Meerkat Films producing films of the evaluation as well as producing full and summary reports. Follow the link to watch the films and download the reports.
Parents with learning difficulties in Newcastle upon Tyne
This piece of research looked at provision for parents with learning disabilities in Newcastle and gaps in services. We looked at perspectives from the health authority, the judiciary, local authority, voluntary sector and from parents.
The impact of the voluntary sector on reducing crime
Statements of the impact of the voluntary sector in the North East on reducing crime and reoffending, improving community safety and supporting victims – for the Police and Crime Commissioners.
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
