Evidence library
Growth Fund Use of Subsidy 2025
This follow-up Growth Fund report assesses how its subsidy model met social investors needs and how it enabled effective blended finance for VCSEs.
Commissioning Better Outcomes Independent Evaluation - Synthesis Reports 2025
This Synthesis Report is the final report of the evaluation of the Commissioning Better Outcomes (CBO) programme.
The Women and Girls Initiative Synthesis Report 1 (2016-19)
A first learning synthesis of the Women and Girls Initiative, focusing on women facing disadvantage.
WGI Synthesis Report 2: Learning from a Turbulent Time
A learning synthesis of the Women and Girls Initiative (WGI). It examines support for women and girls facing disadvantage.
Evaluation of the Building Connections Fund Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic: Part One
Interim evaluation of the Building Connections Fund, exploring early progress in reducing loneliness. Mixed-methods research with voluntary and community organisations across England.
Why Women's Centres Work: An Evidence Briefing
An evidence briefing focusing on how women’s centres can play a key role in meeting the needs of women in their communities.
Women's Mental Health: The Essential Contribution of Feminist Services (June 20)
Briefing on feminist approaches to women’s mental health services, explaining why they are needed and the value they add.
Partnership Working for Women and Girls: A Briefing Paper
Briefing on how women’s organisations build effective partnerships to improve support for women.
Reducing Inequality for Children and Families: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund's A Better Start programme
Insight report on reducing early‑years inequalities, based on emerging evidence and case studies from A Better Start (ABS) partnerships.
ABS National Evaluation Annual Report
First annual evaluation report of A Better Start (ABS), using mixed methods, focusing on early childhood development.
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