Barefoot Research and Evaluation is based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England and we work across the North East and Cumbria. We have two full time staff and a number of associate consultants.
Christopher Hartworth
Christopher Hartworth is from North Wales and he has worked in research, evaluation and participatory development for more than 30 years, beginning with environmental and rural development projects in Africa before moving into social research in the North East of England.
Christopher’s work starts with a conviction that people closest to an issue hold knowledge that matters. He has led research and evaluations on disability, employment, community safety, domestic abuse, health and access to services, working with public bodies, charities and communities. He holds a PhD in Geography and Environmental Management from Northumbria University.
Joanne Hartworth
Joanne Hartworth is a researcher, evaluator and trainer from Gateshead. She holds a first class honours degree in Sociology and has 20 years of experience in training, project management and project evaluation.
As a project manager with Northern Learning Trust, Joanne developed particular expertise in adult literacy and learning. She brings a clear, practical approach to evaluation: understanding how a project works for the people taking part, what difference it makes, and what could be improved.
Jeyapriya Prabhakaran
Jeyapriya Prabhakaran is an engagement specialist from Tamil Nadu, India. An engineering graduate with a master’s degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution, she brings together analytical thinking and a strong understanding of how people, communities and institutions work together.
Priya specialises in engagement with South Indian communities in the UK and India. Her work helps organisations build relationships, listen across cultural contexts and make space for perspectives that conventional consultation can miss.