Participatory, co-production methodologist for social justice and rights
Committed to social justice, co-production, and participatory methodologies, grassroots and bottom up approaches run through all my academic, community, research, evaluation, advocacy and campaigning work.
Here is what I do
Research and evaluation
Twenty-five years of experience in academic research and evaluation; charity/ third sector research, evaluation and rights campaigning; and policy- and change-focused research work
Grant capture and project delivery
Proven track record of grant capture and funding and delivering projects and outputs
Activism, campaigning and advocacy
Passionate activist, community organiser and campaigner, and co-founder and/ or core member of several campaigning networks
Social justice and co-production
Committed to social justice, advocacy, activism, and shared inquiry and participatory/ co-created methods of research, evaluation, campaigning and learning
Here is the consultancy I offer
Academic research and evaluation
Considerable expertise and experience in the fields of social justice, activism/ campaigning, rights, political participation, social movements, ‘theory of change’, and youth offending and desistance
Policy-focused research and evaluation
Substantial international and national/ regional expertise and experience in policy-focused research, evaluation and ‘theory of change’ in academic and policy-relevant spaces
Participatory, grassroots organising/ campaigning
Highly skilled in organising and developing campaigns from ‘grassroots’, initial ideas through to national networks of activists and organisers, using participatory action research, co-creation and co-production methodologies
Third-sector/ community research and evaluation
Accomplished in research and evaluation in third-sector programme/ initiative evaluation focusing on support, advocacy, and empowerment services and work with marginalised groups
Here is what some of my collaborators say
Grainne commits 100% in her approach and is extremely thorough and adaptable at engaging all stakeholders so that each study is inclusive and accessible.
— Director of Home-Start Kirklees
Grainne’s professional, empathetic and rights-based approach was a perfect fit for the work, and she integrated into the group with ease, building strong, trusting relationships.
— Partnership and Project Lead, Save the Children
An authentic and responsive evaluator you immersed yourself into our work and world, engaged effectively with staff, young people and families resulting in an excellent and insightful piece of work.
— CEO of Northorpe Child and Family Trust
Grainne is exceptional. In addition to being a first-class researcher, a remarkably hard worker, and as honest as the day is long, her razor-sharp humour guarantees thoroughly enjoyable working relations – even through the driest parts of researching practice.
— RAPAR member and long-term collaborator
