The fields we work in are complex and interlinked so fitting what we do into neat categories isn’t easy.
You can get a flavour of the kinds of things we do below. We try to ensure that all of our work is high quality, innovative and thoughtful. We aim to make a practical and intellectual contribution to the fields we work in, and to promote equality of opportunity and sustainability both in our work and our own management practices.
- Policy evaluations
- Project/programme evaluations
- Self-evaluation training and support
- Policy research and advice
- Development of tools and guidance for policy implementation
- Design and delivery of engagement processes
- Facilitation of meetings and events
- Publicity resources, including leaflets and displays
- Consultation software and data management
- Event management
- Media and stakeholder liaison
- Websites, online questionnaires, and social networking
- Staff training, mentoring and coaching
- Behaviour change and social marketing
- Facilitation of events, large and small
- Facilitation of processes involving difficult, contentious or sensitive issues
- Design and delivery of bespoke training on a wide range of topics
- Off-the-peg training on environmental, sustainability and engagement topics
- Economic Analysis and Forecasting
- Economic Development and Strategy- including specialist advice on the Low Carbon and Green Economy
- Economic Impact Studies
- Economic Appraisal
- Labour Market and Skills Analysis
- Business Case Assessment
- Pre-application consultation
- PR & Communications support for new development proposals
- Policy consultation
- Evidence-base studies for local and national policy development
- SEA/Sustainability Appraisal
- Training and support for planners
- Research and policy advice/development on fuel poverty and energy efficiency
- Energy champions training and networks
- Staff training on energy efficiency and fuel poverty
- Evaluation of energy efficiency policy and programmes
- Climate risk/opportunity assessments
- Resilience support
- Policy advice
- Energy and carbon footprint measurement
- Low carbon strategy development
- Review and evaluation of low carbon initiatives
- Training and support
- Sustainability in planning
- Building capacity for sustainability
- Measuring sustainability
- Sustainable procurement and supply chain management
- Sustainability appraisal
- Policy development
- Evaluation and research
- Facilitation and training
- Consultation and engagement
