Renaisi-TSIP

There’s a funding crisis. We’re seeing closures every week, and this isn’t slowing down. We’re seeing funding pauses and a lot of decommissioning of critical services. We were hit by a lot of this earlier this year, and it’s painful to see so much funding being taken out of the system. We need to talk about the fact that funding systemically isn’t the same as decommissioning or not funding essential service delivery. Our Community of Practice is coming together to talk about this on Thursday 24th October. Join us. Renaisi-TSIP Kezia Jackson-Harman Molly Calland Lily OFlynn Jonathan Price

Five years in the making, what impact has community-led fund The Giving Lab had on people's wellbeing, and how have its funded projects impacted the wellbeing of the wider community? Join us next week on October 16th, as we delve deeper into these questions during an interactive workshop and communal lunch, in honour of the community-led fund and incubator programme The Giving Lab, co-designed with the West-Central Southwark community. Led by the community, this event is an opportunity not only to understand how The Giving Lab has impacted people, but also to learn how to replicate and co-design the TGL funding model. Meet stakeholders and partners in the space, and find out how this participatory grant-making model can replace traditional schemes to help redistribute power and resources, allocating them to the people who need it most. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/efhkZivg We hope to see you there! #TSIP #TheGivingLab #CommunityFunding #CommunityWellbeing #PGM The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)

We've just wrapped up our Big Network Day - bringing together our thematic, member-led networks for a day of learning, connecting and planning for how we can work together to create meaningful change 🙌 We kicked off the day with a powerhouse panel made up of Fozia Irfan OBE & Natsayi Sithole, chaired by our Associate Director for Equity and Justice, Tjivejo Pennylope Kapere before our member-led networks convened for discussions. Here are some of our main learning points from the day: 🔸 Natsayi Sithole highlighted the need to rethink how we distribute resources and support long-term solutions over short-term, "novel" ideas. 🔸 Fozia Irfan OBE talked about using a social justice framework and how we can't create change without first understanding the role colonialism and historic injustices play in upholding the systems of oppression we still see today. 🔶 Real change often comes from grassroots movements, not just institutional charities and funders, we need more courageous, long-term funding approaches. 🔶 The language of 'systems change' is often too complicated and abstract - we need to be specific and we need to build the power of the communities who are driving the change. 🔶 Today was also a reminder of the collective power and resources we have as a movement of funders - we need to keep convening to identify how we use those assets collectively to create change. Also a huge thanks to our network chairs Nezahat Cihan, Oliver Carrington, Gemma Juma, Beth Bryan, Radhika Bynon and Amy Doyle for all your work in bringing funders together across advice, children & young people, housing, health, research, arts & culture 👏 If you're interested in joining one of our thematic, member-led networks, check out the details on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekRMywz5

We had an inspiring, energetic start to the week by having Renaisi-TSIP, The Social Innovation Partnership (TSIP), and The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)'s UK team come together for the first time. We spent time to discuss what unites the three organisations, how we feel we can add the most value to the sector, and how we navigate challenges within social impact #consulting (noting that the word carries with it a lot of baggage!) We forged our strategic partnership exactly three months ago, and it's been a rollercoaster summer, but we are all excited by our shared values and visions and the opportunities ahead. It is unprecedented to have three intermediary organisations come together in the UK and let's see what the future holds! Grateful for the team's continuous dedication, hard work, humour and trust along the way - (too many people to tag so please tag yourself or others in comments if they're missing!) TSIC: Alex Britten-Zondani Yu-Shan Chiu Timothy K. C. Cheng Sakshi Chandrasekhar Folu Ogunyeye Gabrielė Nemanytė Sophia-Haya Bokhari Aimun Anis Mir TSIP: Sarah Ashworth Emma Rose Schuring Nairat A. Saboohi Bukhari Rasha Rashid Daniel Morris Georgina Hammerton Renaisi-TSIP: Natsayi Sithole Cathy Hearn Chantel A. Konstantina Mirtzani Molly Calland Peter Lau Rose Worley Tatianna Rodrigues Beth Stout Emily Cowles-Naja Marie Nichols Ollie Brown

We often hear that systemic change takes years or even decades, but what does this mean in practice when we need to understand the impact of our decisions today? Over the past 6 weeks or so, I’ve been delving into the complexities of evaluation, advocating for a shift in how we think about measurement and impact. At the heart of this change in mindset and practice is a need to understand how long it takes to change a system, and what this means for being able to measure any change. These are challenging questions, but I’ve found clarity in a model developed by Renaisi-TSIP that helps untangle this complexity and provides a practical framework for systems-based evaluations. This model outlines five key stages of change, each aligned with specific timeframes. Across all these stages, the focus of evaluation remains on three core aspects: 1) learning, 2) conditions or enablers of change, and 3) the impact experienced by individuals, groups, or communities. The Renaisi model provides a framework for systems-based evaluations, breaking down change into five stages: 1️⃣ Foundations: Understanding the existing context and establishing a baseline. 2️⃣ Place-Based Systems Working: Stakeholders collaborate towards shared goals, tracking changes in decision-making. 3️⃣ Changes to Places: Observable improvements in infrastructure, civic participation, and sense of place. 4️⃣ Changes in Systems: Capturing qualitative data on policy decisions, funding, and public perceptions. 5️⃣ Population Change: Sustained community-wide changes and positive outcomes for individuals. This model emphasises process-based and developmental evaluation, embedding evaluation from the start to guide efforts with continuous feedback and learning. How does this reflect the work that you do? Here is the full article: https://lnkd.in/ehiEcYHV I regularly share the latest research, evidence and insights on behaviour change, health, and society, along with the methods to track progress. Follow or connect if you would like to receive these regular updates or collaborate.