Research & publications
Research & publications include:
A Bridge Between Two Worlds
Research into Excellent Commissioning with Third Sector organisations: With Reshenia. http://www.navca.org.uk/publications/bridgebetween
The Good Commissioning Guide: a guide for Gloucestershire
Launched July 2010. This is a basic guide to the whole commissioning cycle and is relevant to organisations everywhere. Aimed at both public and third sector, the Guide takes you through the stages of commissioning, discusses commissioning for outcomes, and helps readers decide if and when commissioning is appropriate for them. http://www.gloshub.org.uk/attachments/article/71/The%20Good%20Commissioning%20Guide.pdf
South Gloucestershire Children’s Fund Evaluation Tool Kit
The Evaluation Tool Kit, written for South Glos Children’s Fund Projects, is available on the South Gloucestershire Council Web Site. We hope to make it available here soon.
“Homeless in the Countryside”
A guide to effective practice in tackling rural homelessness, for local authorities and voluntary agencies; with Jeremy Spafford and Cathy Havell (Countryside Agency 2002)
Human Resources for Supported Housing Providers
Research into the needs of small supported housing organisations; production of web-based tool-kit. With Sally Britton (2003) Unfortunately, this is no longer available
Services for dispersed populations in rural England
Research for the Countryside Agency into factors which contribute to the accessibility of services for people in dispersed rural communities. With Jeremy Spafford. Published as a Countryside Agency Policy Paper: Moving Mountains (2001)
“Alternatives to the Bus Shelter”
An action guide for Parish Councillors, to encourage and support the development of provision for young people in their local communities (National Youth Agency, 1999)
“Daring to Dream: the work of rural Foyers”
National study identifying factors contributing to the effectiveness of rural Foyers. With Jay Greene. (Rural Development Commission & Housing Corporation, 1999)
