Selected Projects

Below are some of the projects led by our Associates.

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Colours of Redbridge Evaluation

Funded by: Arts Council England

Impact evaluation of a community-led arts & culture programme in Redbridge aimed at increasing engagement in historically underserved communities, with a strong emphasis on community co-production and amplifying lesser-heard voices.

Delivered by: Martine Nurek, Ruby Carter & Maria Kordowicz

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Nurturing Kent Evaluation

Funded by: nurtureuk

Evaluation of programme impact at pupil and school level using proportionate, low-burden methods for time-pressured staff. Published in the peer-reviewed IJNE, this work assessed effects on pupil wellbeing and attendance, particularly for those with SEND/SEMH needs, alongside staff responsiveness and wider system-level practice.

Delivered by: Martine Nurek, Rowan Munson, Maria Kordowicz, Juliet Brookes, Anjali Babu & Oreofe Ogunleye (project delivered under ResPeo Consultancy; included here with permission)

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Freedom to Speak Up Support Scheme Evaluation

Funded by: NHS England

Sensitive and person-centred impact evaluation of a support scheme for current and former NHS workers who have experienced negative consequences after raising concerns through formal channels.

Delivered by: Martine Nurek, Rowan Munson, Maria Kordowicz, Juliet Brookes, Anjali Babu & Oreofe Ogunleye (project delivered under ResPeo Consultancy; included here with permission)

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Evaluation of “CASES” — Clinical Assessment, Support and Education Service

Funded by: Primary Care Sheffield & NHS Commissioning Services

Impact evaluation and cost-benefit economic assessment of an elective care referral pathway, requiring proportionate (low-burden) methods to engage time-poor clinicians.

Delivered by: Martine Nurek, Maria Kordowicz, Apostolos Tsiachristas & Alice Wreford (project delivered under ResPeo Consultancy; included here with permission)

  • "One of the most impressive aspects of their work was their ability to make sense of highly complex and varied data sets across an entire county. They carefully considered demographic differences and the external factors impacting participating schools, enabling them to draw robust and insightful conclusions about the impact of a whole-school nurturing approach."

    – Harry Freeman, Programme Manager (Nurturing Kent Evaluation)

  • "They have taken a complex and daunting process and made it one of the most pleasurable parts of the job."

    – Pete Nichols, Programme Director (Colours of Redbridge Evaluation)

  • "Dr Nurek and the team brought a truly person-centred approach to the work, which was instrumental in drawing out meaningful outcomes and ensuring the evaluation remained grounded in the experiences of schools and participants."

    – Harry Freeman, Programme Manager (Nurturing Kent Evaluation)

  • "They ensured that the data we collect is useful, well interpreted and tells a story of how we’re doing and where we need to improve. This has proved invaluable for funding applications and reports to our funders at Arts Council England."

    – Pete Nichols, Programme Director (Colours of Redbridge Evaluation)

  • "They were able to gather the necessary data in a highly unobtrusive and supportive way, ensuring that all participants felt at ease and confident that their responses would be used ethically and purposefully."

    – Harry Freeman, Programme Manager (Nurturing Kent Evaluation)

  • "They helped us to navigate very complex data sets and funder priorities, all the time keeping community voices at the heart of the process."

    – Pete Nichols, Programme Director (Colours of Redbridge Evaluation)

  • "Dr Nurek and the team consistently met deadlines thanks to their highly organised and methodical approach. When barriers or challenges arose, they remained solution-focused and proactive, always finding ways to maximise opportunities without compromising the integrity of the research."

    – Harry Freeman, Programme Manager (Nurturing Kent Evaluation)

  • "Insight Alliance have been a pleasure to work with over the past year. "

    – Pete Nichols, Programme Director (Colours of Redbridge Evaluation)

  • "Their passion, professionalism, and expertise made them a valued partner, and I would highly recommend them for evaluation and research work."

    – Harry Freeman, Programme Manager (Nurturing Kent Evaluation)