social innovation — Case Studies

As part of a summer internship programmes, three TSIP interns were on a mission to evaluate TSIP’s own social impact. Read more about their findings here.

Website Editor6 December 2021evaluation, social innovation, impact measurement

A new way to design with communities in Hackney

The Civic Hub is a space in Hackney that brings people together to collaborate on local challenges and opportunities by putting communities and lived experiences in the lead.

stephen-bediako, marion-brossardWebsite Editor6 May 2021community, mental health, social innovation

A Breath of Clean Air: research into the relationship between underrepresented communities and the air pollution agenda

Exploring our work engaging local communities through community research to discuss the impacts of air pollution and designing new ways to give underrepresented communities a voice in the space.

Jonathan-carmel, marcus-tayebwa, keisha-simmsWebsite Editor22 February 2021community engagement, research, participatory, community research, social innovation, air pollution

Understanding the experiences and perspectives of people more likely to be negatively impacted by COVID-19

In partnership with Impact on Urban Health, our Community Researcher team conducted vital research to provide insight into the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable groups across Lambeth and Southwark.

Jonathan-carmel, tyler-fox, sebastian-turano, marcus-tayebwaWebsite Editor12 February 2021community engagement, research, participatory, community research, social innovation, COVID-19

Rethinking Research: Enabling communities to play a bigger role in conducting research and distributing funding

Learn more about our work with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity pioneering innovative programmes including research which is led by and for the community and participatory grant-making through a community-led fund.

fancy-sinantha, karis-theopane, keisha-simms, marion-brossard, shaun-danquah, genevieve-laurier, stephen-bediakoWebsite Editor27 October 2020public health, community engagement, research, participatory, participatory grant-making, community research, social innovation