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Our programmes are thoroughly evaluated by our Psychology Team to ensure that we maximise the efficacy of the programme and can track the outcomes for our participants. We collect data before and after projects are completed which the Psychology Team analyses using a range of statistical tests. You can learn more about why we collect data here.

We collaborate with funders to deliver our programmes to as many people as possible. We then analyse the data from these projects and share the findings with our funders to evidence the impact that their support has had within the community.

You can download and view some of our recent projects and reports:

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Barriers To and Opportunities For Employment for Those with Learning Disabilities

The aim of this project is to identify barriers to and opportunities for employment for those with learning disabilities living in Northern Ireland. This project has been commissioned by the Department for the Economy.

Life Story Post-Project Report

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a 12-Week Shared Reading Programme to improve carers wellbeing.

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Funded by Community Foundation NI, we delivered Shared Reading programmes in primary schools designed to promote resilience and help children to manage their emotions.

Garfield Weston Foundation

Funded by the Garfield Weston Foundation, we delivered a Shared Reading programme in primary schools to help young children understand and manage their emotions.

Radius Housing

Funded by Radius Housing, we delivered a Shared Reading programme designed to help manage anxiety within Radius Housing assisted housing folds.

Royal Literary Fund

Funded by the Royal Literary Fund, we explored the mental health benefits of a Facilitated Expressive Writing programme.

Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT) Republic of Ireland

Funded by CAWT, we delivered Shared Reading programmes in primary and secondary schools across Donegal to build resilience in young people.

Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT) Northern Ireland

Funded by CAWT, we delivered Shared Reading programmes in primary schools across Northern Ireland to build resilience and help children with the transition to secondary school.

Children in Need

Funded by Children in Need, we delivered Shared Reading programmes in primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland to build resilience and improve mental wellbeing.

Rural Engagement Arts Programme

Funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, we delivered a Shared Reading programme in rural communities aimed at reducing loneliness and improving mental wellbeing.

Arts and Older People

Funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, we delivered a Shared Reading programme in care homes across Northern Ireland with the aim of reducing loneliness and improving mental wellbeing.

Cancer Through Our Eyes

We delivered a Shared Reading and digital storytelling programme in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and the Western Heath and Social Care Trust to improve mental wellbeing and optimism in those receiving cancer care.

Beyond Pages

Funded by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project, we delivered a Shared Reading programme to support mental wellbeing and foster feelings of hope and optimism in those receiving cancer care.

LFT Charitable Trust

Funded by the LFT Charitable Trust, we delivered a dyadic Shared Reading programme to improve mental wellbeing and foster connections between those with early-stage dementia and their caregivers.

Overcoming Loneliness

Funded by Radius Housing, we delivered a Shared Reading programme to improve mental wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and reduce symptoms of cognitive decline for residents in housing folds.

Supporting Parents of Children with ASD

Funded by Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, we conducted a research and advocacy project to learn more about the lives of parents of children with diagnosed or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Discover the Impact of Verbal Wellbeing in Schools

Exploring the benefits of storytelling-based wellbeing and resilience programmes in primary school children in Northern Ireland.

Building Emotional Strength Together

BEST (Building Emotional Strength Together) is an early intervention, creative programme developed to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young autistic children or those awaiting autism evaluation, aged 4–7, and their parents.

Community Foundation RTE Toy Show Appeal

Exploring the benefits of storytelling-based wellbeing and emotional education programmes across primary schools in Northern Ireland.

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