Why this project matters
Understanding our community helps us better understand how to improve outcomes for Service children. This project strengthens how the SCiP Alliance gathers insight, listens to its community and measures its impact, helping ensure our work continues to reflect the needs and priorities of the sector.
Timeline: 2025–2026
What we're aiming to achieve
- Establish an enhanced annual community consultation cycle
- Maintain a clear, up-to-date understanding of sector needs and priorities
- Strengthen insight into SCiP Alliance impact and opportunities for continuous improvement
What We're Doing
- Delivering an independent UK-wide community consultation
- Developing a State of the Sector report and recommendations
- Creating an impact evaluation framework and toolkit
- Bringing sector leaders together to agree shared priorities for action
The difference this project will make
- A stronger understanding of sector needs and priorities
- Better evidence to inform strategy, policy and decision-making
- Clear recommendations to strengthen support for Service children
- More consistent and robust impact evaluation across the Alliance
How this supports our strategy
Supports SCiP Alliance 2022 – 2026 priorities to strengthen community listening and action (Community Goal 2), and embed a robust impact evaluation framework aligned to the Theory of Change (Enabler Goal 12)
Partners and Funders
Funder
This project is generously supported by Greenwich Hospital, enabling the SCiP Alliance to strengthen community insight and understand the impact of its work across the sector.
Partner
Delivered in partnership with Tiller Consulting, whose expertise supports the design and delivery of the community consultation and impact framework.
