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Coventry CV1 5FB
United Kingdom
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In July 2012, the Cabinet Office established a £10 million Social Incubator Fund as part of its broader strategy to grow the UK’s social investment market. The aim of the project was to assess the success and effectiveness of different forms of incubator and their finance and business support packages on the development of early stage social ventures. Acting as a sub-consultant to policy consultancy ICF Consulting, Nick Henry provided expert peer review on the evaluation methodology, findings and recommendations.
Demonstrating Quality of Life Impacts: Home Improvement Loans for those Experiencing Financial Exclusion
Acting as a sub-consultant to policy consultancy Carney Green, Nick Henry provided expert peer review on evaluation methodology and local economic development context. The aim of the evaluation was a) to assess the process of initial development and set-up of the Growth Deal Programme and its assurance infrastructure and b) report on initial project progress and impact.
Our research on 'responsible lending and borrowing' undertook a follow-on project to explore innovative impactful ways for the research findings to encourage greater responsible lending and borrowing.
The aim of this pilot study is to explore the role of community and land based interventions in supporting rehabilitation, with a focus on desistance and resettlement.
The project explored the concept of ‘financial citizenship’ and the extent to which credit unions are able to secure financial inclusion, financial capability and financial security of their members.
The main objectives of the London-Toronto (LONTOR) project were to obtain a better understanding of the nuanced and sometimes conflicting attitudes towards disability and media/technology use in the context of mega-sport events.
This project explores business-government relations and the political activities of leading firms by drawing on historical 'Anglo-Saxon' case studies.
This project will seek to: advance understandings of how labour standards improvements are connected to improvements in business performance.
Working with the Home Office, National Cyber Security Centre, regional law enforcement and other partners, aiming to inform current policy towards cyber-security in small organizations.
Investigating the factors that impact upon the planned and unplanned legacy outcomes of sporting and non-sporting mega-events and their implications for stakeholders.
Funded by Network Rail, this project seeks to use a data-driven approach to sustainable operation, maintenance and development of the railway electrification system.
The objective of the study is to examine the factors that drive customer engagement on mobile phones apps. The study assesses the role of mobile apps in two mega events; Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The overall objective is to provide a nuanced debate in relation to people’s financial well-being with an emphasis on long-term savings (pensions) and understanding of financial capability.
Low-paid work and in-work poverty are significant issues in the UK economy. The aim of this project is use research insights to help inform choices in Leeds City Region around employment and skills policy, particularly relating to in-work progression.
A critical evaluation of the added value of boards of directors through a multiple agency theory lens. Empirical evidence of English and Belgian listed companies.
An updated picture of the size of the UK social investment market.
Exploring the development of the café industry, and understanding the role of different types of cafés in a range of urban spaces.
The analytical work of the different national temporary staffing industries and the way they operate in different labour markets is designed to advance our understanding of labour market operations, challenges and developments, particularly around the use and nature of temporary work. This project is designed to deliver impact to a broad range of stakeholders, including academics, policy makers, those working in the industry and the general public.
The aim of this project was to achieve the operational change required to overcome some of the key barriers to eGovernance and ICT adoption, particularly those related to data security and operational resilience.
Priory Street
Coventry CV1 5FB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)24 7765 7688
