Community Research and Engagement Network (COREN) Upcoming Events

The cost-of-living crisis part 2: the perspective of staff at Citizens Advice Blackpool
Thurs 9th May, 1pm - 2pm ONLINE

12 months on from the publication of their cost-of-living research, Citizens Advice Blackpool will share an update on the experiences of their clients. This time, it will be from the perspective of staff working for the organisation.

12 months ago, Citizens Advice Blackpool shared their research during the cost-of-living crisis. They identified a cycle of persistent poverty. To follow this up, the organisation has spoken to staff about the situation a year later. This has allowed for comparison with the original findings and the development of a deeper understanding of the situation.

In this online lunchtime workshop, Tracy Hopkins, the CEO of Citizens Advice Blackpool, Conal Land, the Research and Campaigns Officer, and Helen Gwilliam, the Research and Campaigns Assistant, are going to share what their staff have told them. This workshop will provide a platform for this research to be shared and discussed.

The workshop is for anyone who wants to understand better how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting on health and wellbeing in the North West region. The workshop will show how the wider determinants of health are being exacerbated in the current economic climate.

Please register here.

Evaluation - using the EviD tool!

(In collaboration with Cumbria CVS)
Weds 15th May, 12 - 1.30pm ONLINE

Find out how to use and utilise the EViD tool for your project evaluations.

EViD is a novel project evaluation tool for exploring and designing project evaluations collaboratively with your partners and stakeholders from the early stages of your projects. EViD is based on a step-by-step visualised methodology. It has been developed by researchers at Lancaster University and Manchester Metropolitan University and is available for free to non-profit organisations and for educational purposes. Join the session to learn more about EViD and how you can use it in your own evaluative practice!

Please register here.

For more information on any of these events, please contact Claire Selby, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager - c.selby@lancaster.ac.uk