✍ SQW is committed to acting as a good corporate citizen, consistent with our mission and values of quality, integrity, impact and collaboration. Our work for clients from the public, private and voluntary sectors to support the design, delivery and evaluation of good public policy is core to this intent. However, in our latest blog, colleague Samuel Gillan aims to shine a light on another way SQW delivers against its commitment to make a positive impact on society – supporting charitable causes. Click here to read the blog and find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHbFC2k3 Arc - Arts for Recovery in the Community, Mudchute Park and Farm, Dragonfly Cancer Trust, The BEARR Trust, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
About us
SQW is a leading independent provider of research, analysis and advice in economic and social development. Established in 1983, and operating across the UK, Europe and internationally, we work for clients from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. We are experts in public policy and work with our clients to research, develop, implement and evaluate social and economic development interventions across a wide range of policy domains. In all of our work we employ the principles of rigorous analysis, collaborative working, commitment to quality and independence of thought. Our core areas of expertise are in Innovation, Spatial Development, Land and Property, Children and Young People, and Health and Social Care. This breadth of expertise is one of our strengths: it equips us to work across different fields in an integrated way. Our clients include government departments and agencies in the United Kingdom and overseas, devolved administrations, local authorities and partnerships, higher education institutions, charities, energy and infrastructure providers, investors and developers, and service providers. The firm is part of SQW Group alongside our sister firm Oxford Innovation, which manages a network of business and innovation centres across the UK and provides advice to start-up and established businesses to grow and succeed.
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- Economic & Social Research, Impact Assessment, Policy Research & Development, Strategy & Action Planning, Project Development & Appraisal, Evaluation, and Organisation & Partnership Development
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Employees at SQW
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Andy Smith
Director of Land & Property at SQW. Helping clients deliver urban regeneration and strategic growth through property projects. Specialising in…
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Amanda Rowland
Divisional Finance Director at SQW LIMITED
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Martin Wain
Associate Director at SQW: Economic development, research & innovation, place-based policy
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Bruce Macdonald
Director at SQW with 25 years experience in economic development research, evaluation, appraisal and economic impact
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An insightful post from Arc - Arts for Recovery in the Community, a Charity we have worked closely with over the last year. Here they explain the importance of charitable donations and how they contribute to core funding. Looking forward to continuing our relationship going forward!
Spotlight on relationships and being a proud core funder! It’s an increasingly tough funding environment for charities, with costs and demand rising, whilst funding is spread more thinly. For Arc, like many other charities, our biggest challenge is in securing funding for core costs, often relying on fixed-term and project grants and potentially leaving us vulnerable to funding gaps and an uncertain future. As we proactively diversify our funding base, we want to shine a light on the importance of relationships and being a proud core funder. We’ve been working with the local branch of national consultancy firm SQW for more than a year now, which has been rewarding for us both in many ways. We’ve attended each other’s events, including Arc - Arts for Recovery in the Community going to SQWs away day to meet colleagues and convey our impactful mental health programmes. SQW have provided valuable pro bono consultancy support for our strategic plan and their colleagues have enjoyed knowing that this work is really making a difference. They recently also fundraised for Arc via a charity walk at Tatton Park, proudly donating funds towards our core costs. “SQW’s generous donations have gone towards our core costs. One of our biggest challenges is that many funders and donors will fund new projects or work in specific areas only, whilst in these challenging times we also need to cover the costs of keeping the doors open, staffing etc, which in turn enable us to deliver the brilliant impactful programmes that we do” Jo Flint (Project Manager, Arc). Why is core funding so important? * Stability: Allowing us to plan strategically and invest in staff and infrastructure. * Innovation: It frees up resources to develop programmes and services that address emerging needs and generate further income. * Sustainability: It helps us build a sustainable future, reducing reliance on unpredictable grant cycles. * Efficiency: Grant applications are time-consuming and if successful can also come with a reporting overhead. Investing in a relationship with a corporate donor can be more efficient and more enjoyable too! So, as well as being a huge thank you to our friends at SQW, this piece aims to show the importance of relationships and to bust the myth of core funding being not as impactful, not as exciting or funded by someone else. In fact, it is vital and we can’t deliver our life-changing work without it. #corefunding #philanthropy #corporatesocialresponsibility #charity #nonprofit #impact #socialvalue
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📢 We are pleased to share that SQW (supported by IFF Research, Colin Warnock, Richard Crellin and Dr. Tessa Peasgood) have been appointed by Homes England to better understand the wellbeing impacts that occur when households move from temporary accommodation into social housing. This is particularly timely given the increasing numbers of households in temporary accommodation, which is placing an increasing burden on national and local government finances. It is expected that the outputs of this research will lead to a better understanding of how moving from temporary accommodation into social housing can improve wellbeing, and the wider impacts this can have on adults and children/young people. Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4xZCZDh
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It was great to attend the Green Transition Ecosystems Research Forum at the Design Museum recently with my colleague Harriet Shaw, as part of SQW's evaluation of the Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition programme. All four GTE projects provided an update on the varied activities they have undertaken to date and there were really interesting discussions on multidisciplinary working, legacy and longevity, and how to showcase the wide range of emerging impacts. Thank you Salah ud Din for hosting the day!
Helping businesses, projects and programmes to achieve green transition through design innovation and strategic partnerships.
I organised & hosted the Green Transition Ecosystems Research Forum at #FutureObservatory, the Design Museum last week. It was an incredible day of learning & connecting the GTEs consortium. This forum celebrated a significant one-year milestone for the GTEs as they are achieving real-world impact in placed-based ecosystems, guided by our Principal Investigators: Paul Rodgers & Mel Woods of Design HOPES Justin Magee, represented by Susann Power (Co-I) of Future Island-Island Flora Samuel of Public Map Platform/ Llwyfan Map Cyhoeddus Pete Walker & Jo Patterson of Transforming Homes A huge thank you to: Dr Allan Sudlow for presenting the Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition Programme & future aspirations for the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded design research. Dr Alalea Kia from Imperial College London for presenting her UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship on climate resilient infrastructure. Rachel Cooper OBE, Lady, for leading a panel discussion with Lisa Macintyre, Greg Keeffe, Scott Orford & Louise King on strategies for managing complex stakeholders in fast-paced projects. Prof. Jeremy Till for leading a panel discussion with Euan Winton, Alison Gault, Professor Alec Shepley, Steve Coombs on moving beyond traditional & academic research outputs to foster real-world impact and deeper community engagement. Saskia Gent for leading a panel discussion with Stuart Galloway, Tom Jefferies, Ronita Bardhan, Robert Grover that examined the methods for collecting & presenting impact. Harry Kerr of Innovate UK for leading the breakout session on the legacy & longevity of research & how to sustain projects beyond funding. Dr Torange Khonsari for leading a parallel session on cross-disciplinary collaborations where participants shared lessons & opportunities for future collaborations. I am forever grateful to Rrof. Clive Grinyer for his heartfelt closing remarks - the key takeaways were: Design as action: Unlike traditional research, design research builds, constructs & emphasises real-world impact, as evident in the four GTEs, each with powerful lessons & tangible progress. The importance of co-creation & community engagement: A recurring theme in the four GTEs was the emphasis on how building with communities, not just for them, can reshape our approach to addressing climate challenges & societal needs. The power of storytelling in design: From hiring bards and visualising futures to showcasing impact and making ideas tangible, it can catalyse change. Design research empowers us to prototype, learn, and evolve, embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth. As we step into the next year of this journey, let’s continue pushing boundaries, creating impact, and fostering resilient, anti-fragile communities. It's a privilege to see these projects come together. Thank you to all who engaged, attended & contributed. #AHRC #GreenTransition #DesignResearch #Collaboration #Innovation #Impact
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Apprenticeship withdrawals are often traced back to weak initial assessment. Join this Department for Education funded AWD course with sector expert David Lockhart-Hawkins to understand how to develop robust initial assessments and immediately improve the apprentice and employer experience. Places are limited, find out more and book here: https://lnkd.in/ghKsXCJj #Apprenticeships #AWD *Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), the AWD programme is being delivered by the Education and Training Foundation in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Strategic Development Network (SDN), SQW and University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)
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🎙 Regulators face enablers and challenges in tackling inequalities experienced by those who need the services they regulate. So, what approaches can regulators take to tackle #inequalities? What works, and what are the implications of this? This is the subject of our latest podcast episode, which explores the learnings from our recent rapid evidence review for the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Exploring the learnings and implications for #regulators in all sectors, this podcast episode features guest speakers from CQC, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Institute of Regulation and SQW. Talking about the report on the podcast, Naomi Nicholson representing the Institute of Regulation, said: “I think the report provides a brilliant framework and evidence base for regulators to use to help plan their work on equalities… There is a really interesting one-page visual summary of key learning points you can read in a few short minutes – a brilliant guide for regulators!” The study identified a series of implications for regulators of services, which are available to read in the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJdKZcqC Listen to the podcast now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKXyhrW7 #EDI #regulators #regulatorybodies #regulation #serviceproviders #healthcare #healthcareservices #socialcare #socialcareservices #healthcaresector #education #dental #nursing #commission #council #authority #equality #diversity #inclusion UK Regulators' Network
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📢 SQW, supported by UK Youth, was commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to undertake two research studies focused on the youth sector. We are pleased to share that both reports have been published today 👇 1. Volunteering in the youth sector - the research focuses on volunteers' motivations, roles and impact in supporting open access youth provision that any young person can attend. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/edc7K9yy 2. The youth sector and enrichment - based on an evidence review, stakeholder interviews and young people focus groups, the research examines how the youth sector supports young people's enrichment opportunities and how DCMS and the Department for Education might extend access in future. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZKVAusr
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✍ Our latest blog post by Caitlin Richardson highlights why mentoring matters, reflecting on our studies and experience of mentoring as a way to share knowledge, learn and develop. Read the blog here and click on the image below to find out what the evidence suggests are the key ingredients for a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship👉 https://lnkd.in/es4U42zB #mentoring #businesssupport #productivity #UKproductivity #SMEs #BeTheBusiness National Mentoring Day
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📢 Our assessment of Ploughshare was recently published, demonstrating the important role the organisation has played in commercialising intellectual property (IP) generated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the wider UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Read the report here and click on the image below for key findings 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6Df4fEg
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✍ In recognition of the fact it was National Mentoring Day over the weekend, in our latest blog post Caitlin Richardson has taken some time to reflect on our studies and experience of mentoring as a way to share knowledge, learn and develop. The blog highlights why mentoring matters, as well as describing elements our research and practical experience suggests are essential to success 👉 https://lnkd.in/es4U42zB #mentoring #businesssupport #productivity #UKproductivity #SMEs #BeTheBusiness
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