We support people and organisations to plan and evaluate in ways that strengthen their capacity to deliver social justice over time.
Our work brings together strategic planning and evaluation as connected practices. We help people step back, make sense of complexity, reflect on what is happening, and use learning to shape what comes next – whether at the level of a community project, an organisation, a movement, or a public system.
We see evaluation as a space for learning, reflection, and honest conversation, not just measurement. It is about understanding what is working, what is changing, what is getting in the way, and what people want to do differently.
We bring together evidence, community knowledge, and values to support strategic thinking and evaluation that are realistic, ethical, and rooted in how change actually happens in real life.
We are interested in planning and evaluation that live in practice – not documents that sit on shelves. This means working closely with people to develop strategies, frameworks, and learning processes that reflect their context, resources, relationships, and ambitions.
We help people to:
Our research often brings together people from communities, civil society, universities, and public institutions. We see research as a shared process – not something done to people, but something created with people.
We listen deeply to your community, staff, partners, and stakeholders – and design a strategy that reflects what people actually need.
We combine data, lived experience, political analysis, and organisational insight to build frameworks that stand up under pressure.
We help you make decisions, prioritise, and align around what matters most.
Strategy is not only about direction – it’s about who shapes it and how.
We’ve lived and led in movements, policy, culture, community organisations, and philanthropy. We understand the terrain.
Text about the outcomes…
Clarity about direction and policies
Stronger alignment between staff, leadership, and boards
Decisions that reflect evidence, values, and lived experience
Strategies that build confidence, coherence, and momentum
A framework that supports long-term thinking
Communities feeling heard, not extracted from
A strategy that people actually use
Let’s design something that helps you move with purpose.
We know choosing a strategic planning partner is a big decision – especially for organisations working on social justice issues with limited time, funding, and capacity. Below are answers to the questions we’re most often asked about our approach to strategic planning and organisational support.
There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. A focused strategic planning process can take as little as 6 to 8 weeks, while more in-depth organisational strategy work – particularly where wide consultation is needed – may take longer. We’re upfront about what’s realistic and design the process around your capacity, not an idealised model.
We’ve worked with grassroots groups, community-led organisations, national NGOs, funders, and coalitions across the social justice and cultural sectors. That said, we don’t assume all organisations face the same challenges. We take time to understand your context, constraints, and priorities before proposing any approach.
Community voice is built into the process, not added on at the end. We use accessible, participatory methods – conversations, workshops, and reflective tools – that respect people’s time and lived experience. We’re clear about how input will be used, who decisions sit with, and where there are real limits, so participation is meaningful rather than extractive.
Costs depend on scope, timeframe, and the level of support required. We aim to keep strategic planning proportionate, transparent, and realistic – particularly when working with under-resourced organisations. Where budgets are tight, we help prioritise what will be most useful rather than expanding the work unnecessarily.
Shifts happen – especially in fast-moving social and political contexts. Our approach to organisational strategy is flexible rather than rigid. If priorities change, we pause, reassess together, and adapt the process so the final plan reflects your current reality, not an outdated snapshot.
Still have questions?
Every organisation’s situation is unique. If you’d like to discuss your specific context, challenges, or whether strategic planning is the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.
