Our impact
As a not for profit organisation, every penny we make through our work is invested back into our purpose. The impact we help create and enable supports people to have good lives.
We work with every local authority in England.
We work across Scotland, Wales, England, Northern Ireland and beyond.
Our proven models deliver significant social benefit and economic savings, making the best use of resources.
Inclusive research that strengthens services and communities
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Values-led research that informs service design, amplifies lived experience, and supports inclusive practice across social care, health and education.
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Preparing for Adulthood: Housing research report 2026
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Findings and recommendations exploring housing aspirations, challenges and opportunities for young people with SEND as they prepare for adulthood.
More than 1,000 conversations reveal early insights from Qrios
September 8, 2026
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Discover early insights that evidence wellbeing pressures, the value of prevention and how local areas can invest where it matters most.
Launching our new strategy at a defining moment for social care
August 6, 2026
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As social care reform takes centre stage, discover how our new strategy is driving inclusion, voice and system change.
Showing the value of independent advocacy
July 28, 2026
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Help us build stronger evidence showing how independent advocacy protects rights, improves decisions and delivers better outcomes.
Project Pilot Bristol: A model of supported internships without EHCPs
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Hear from interns and staff of Bristol’s supported internship programme for young people without EHCPs.
Internships Work Conference 2026: Recap
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Catch up on the Internships Work Conference 2026, an online event which celebrated four years of progress in supported internships. Through a series of three short, engaging sessions we spotlighted the voices of young people, families, job coaches, employers, and local authorities.
Approaching mental health differently
February 17, 2026
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Lauren Blood and George Evans share insights from their Barnwood Trust research, exploring social approaches to mental health and lived‑experience leadership.
Research about community hubs
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Learn about community hubs and how they make wellbeing accessible and local. Independent research, published February 2026.
Celebrating impact
December 16, 2025
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Discover a few of our highlights from 2025, which demonstrate impact on inclusion, rights, and positive change.
The effect of strengths-based care
October 27, 2025
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Discover more about strengths-based care and Community Led Support through this research article published in October 2025 in the European Journal of Ageing.
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