Research & Publications
Every time we work with a client we learn more about their world, and recognise synergies, connections and opportunities across and between sectors and themes.
We believe that knowledge is more powerful if it is shared, and aim to make our research reports and findings public whenever we can (and with our clients’ permission, of course.)
See below for links to our latest research, opinions and articles. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to discuss any of our publications.
Publications & Reports
Developing a Theory of Change for the BERRI evaluation tool
In February 2022, Sonnet worked with BERRI to develop their Theory of Change. BERRI is a clinical evaluation tool for identifying, tracking and improving the outcomes of children with complex needs. The assessment gathers information [...]
Everyone deserves to belong: how Safe Families’ approach changes lives
Safe Families exists to create relationship and connection, working on the principle that 'everyone deserves to belong'. By linking children, young people and families with local volunteers, Safe Families offers support, hope and belonging to [...]
Extensive research into the effectiveness of GAMSTOP’s online gambling exclusion scheme
Sonnet was engaged by GAMSTOP to undertake research to assess its effectiveness and to build a more detailed understanding of who is using the self-exclusion scheme. This was grounded in the stories of 41 consumers [...]
Foundations: The Social Value of aids and adaptations provided by Home Improvement Agencies
This research (available here) explores the stories of people helped by Home Improvement Agencies to find, fund, and use adaptations in their homes. Enabling them to stay in the homes they love, in the areas and [...]
A home for me? A report for CVAA UK
CVAA UK commissioned Sonnet to explore the value created by adoption to those who are adopted, their families and the wider society. The analysis confirms that adoption bring substantial value to society through the permanence, [...]
Leading the Way: The role and value of nurses in general practice in England
Can you imagine a modern health centre or surgery without a nursing team? It’s hard to do, and for very good reason – nurses in general practice (GPNs) perform a wide variety of roles, [...]
Blog, News & Videos
Meet the Magic Behind Sonnet: Our Team’s Favourite Disney Characters
As we head into the winter holiday season, we thought it fitting to publish something fun, lighthearted and festive. In the spirit of Walt Disney Day, a celebration of creativity and imagination, we have decided [...]
Trustees Week 2023: Working together with purpose and puzzles
Alice Hulbert Manager Jim Clifford CEO Trustees are at the heart of all charities, but how do they keep these charities ticking [...]
Empowering Future Leaders: Insights from the Enactus UK National Competition
Since the Enactus World Cup 2023, held in late October, I have been reflecting on Sonnet’s involvement and engagement with Enactus UK: how we’ve helped them, been inspired by them and learned from working [...]
From parenting to projects: there is no single ‘right’ answer
It has been a while since I searched online for parenting advice. When I did so this week out of curiosity whilst planning this blog around the theme of National Parenting Week, I remembered [...]
Adoption – a life-changing commitment
For National Adoption Week and World Trauma Day 2023, Jim Clifford and his adopted daughter, Molly (22), compare experiences of their adoptions, 45 years apart and find common threads of sunshine through the dark clouds [...]
Social Housing Act: Turning Regulation Into A Positive Reality
We are delighted to bring you the next Sonnet Spotlight instalment: a series of interviews where we invite inspiring individuals to come and chat to us about topics that are important to society and societal [...]
