Tomorrow, Saturday 6 November, actions and demonstrations will take place in Glasgow, across the UK and the world for the Global Day for Climate Justice. Demonstrators are calling for more action to support disadvantaged communities to tackle the effects of climate change. The world’s most vulnerable communities are rapidly losing their livelihoods due to extreme […]
Stronger Futures Programme 2021/22
Today, July 5th 2021, marks the launch of the Stronger Futures Programme The programme, funded by the Violence Reduction Unit is delivered by Rocket Science with the Black Training and Enterprise Group Read on to find out more and how to apply. Who is the Programme for? Launched today (5/7/2021), The Stronger Futures Programme will […]
Is our social security system universally challenged?
Is now the time to start to think about a more universal approach to social security? This blog explores how Covid-19 presents an opportunity for change. […]
Domestic abuse and Covid-19 what next?
Covid-19 has had a direct impact on the rise of domestic abuse. How has government responded and what do we need next to support survivors. […]
How can we help people avoid money crisis as a result of Covid-19
Much has been written about the potentially devastating impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on people’s finances. What has been talked about less is how this has affected people’s financial wellbeing and what kind of support people need as a result. […]
C-19 and the impact on people with multiple complex needs (MCN)
The world is already a very different place as a result of Covid-19 and it is going to continue to change. It is important to think about what comes after, as well as what we can do during the lockdown and recovery phases, to minimise the impact for people with multiple complex needs. […]
No one is hard to reach if we are doing it right – effective community engagement
Government strategies, funders’ focus, and community need is all going in one direction – a growing emphasis on helping those who most need it. This post explores the lessons learned about what works when it comes to community engagement. […]
What makes a good outcomes framework?
A fundamental must do across public and third sector organisations is to be able to understand and evidence the change you are creating. Measuring outcomes is the bread and butter of organisations, and certainly the area of focus of a large portion of our work here at Rocket Science. […]
When is a distance travelled tool a bad idea?
Distance travelled tools are a popular way of understanding the progression someone has made through a service. They are almost a standard part of any funder or commissioner’s monitoring ask and certainly feature heavily in evaluations and impact measurement. Clare Hammond explores when and how to use distance travelled tools […]
What it’s like to work at Rocket Science
Three Rocket Scientists give an insight into their day-to-day work […]
