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Introducing our Research and Evaluation Annual Report

We have published our third Research and Evaluation Annual Report!

Since our inaugural report, we have made significant strides in embedding research and evaluation into our mission and purpose – to help people improve their lives.

Here are some key highlights from this year’s report:

Evidence-Based Excellence

Our service delivery is informed by research. As we continue to innovate in the Big Life Way, our aim to build a solid evidence base for our groundbreaking work remains consistent.

Becoming a Learning Organisation

Through our Research, Learning, and Development (RLD) programme, we provide a series of webinars that keep our teams and staff informed and up to date about key topics in their fields. This commitment to continuous learning ensures we remain dynamic and responsive to emerging trends and needs.

Academic Contributions

Our expanding record of published academic work is a testament to our growing influence as a credible and respected third-sector organisation. This helps us cement our role as thought leaders within the sector, contributing valuable insights to the wider research community.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Collaboration has been central to our research success. By teaming with UK and international researchers, we address gaps in UK-specific studies while advancing trauma-informed and digital health services. This reinforces our role as a third-sector leader driving impactful progress.

We have big ambitions for the future. From further research and publications of key initiatives, we are continuing to push for equality of opportunity for third-sector organisations in research.

Our strong research and evaluation frameworks will continue to enhance the services we offer and shape how we deliver them.

We’re committed to advancing the Big Life Way while driving meaningful change for all, ensuring that our work continues to have a lasting and positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

We invite you to explore the full report to learn more about our work and progress this year:

Read the full report here.