Reid Howie Associates clients

CLIENTS

This page presents a summary of the range of clients with whom RHA has undertaken work:

National / international statutory organisations

Commission for Racial Equality - An event to identify organisations’ training needs in relation to the implementation of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000; and a consultation process on the preparation of codes of practice for the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.
Council of Europe – Preparation of guidance to member states on violence against women; and an update report examining domestic violence and producing recommendations for governments.
Disability Rights Commission - A policy scoping study on independent living in Scotland; a policy scoping study of tenant participation and the involvement of disabled people; a scoping study of Scottish Community Safety Partnerships’ policies in relation to disabled and LGBT communities.
Equality and Human Rights Commission – A research review of good practice in community engagement from an equality perspective; a research review of independent living in Scotland; a survey of work being undertaken by user-led organisations to support independent living.
Home Office - External assessment of a series of domestic violence papers.
Scottish Government (and previously the Scottish Executive and The Scottish Office) - Evaluations of: a pilot advice service for RSLs in Scotland; the pilot domestic abuse court; Mandatory Supervised Attendance Orders; an initiative to support crime reduction measures in seven cities; the development of local compacts; the domestic abuse service development fund; support to prisoners and ex-prisoners on housing issues; ISCJIS; initiatives to tackle alcohol related crime and disorder; the Zero Tolerance Respect project; and the lead funder pilot. Research to: develop an audit of services to victims and witnesses of crime in Scotland; examine sustainability issues facing local sports clubs; examine information sharing in relation to victims and witnesses; examine transport issues facing disabled people; examine service provision to women experiencing domestic abuse; examine the funding needs of ethnic minority led voluntary organisations; examine the use of stop and search powers by the police; identify women’s transport needs; develop gender auditing guidelines for transport; map the services available to parents across Scotland. Literature reviews on: the civil and criminal issues facing women experiencing domestic abuse; issues facing vulnerable and intimidated witnesses. Analyses of response to consultations on: proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill; the race equality review; reducing reoffending; the walking strategy for Scotland; the physical activity strategy for Scotland; the plan for action on alcohol misuse; the draft Health for All Children guidance; proposals in the UK Equality Bill in relation to a socio-economic duty; proposals on forced marriage; and the Equality Duty Revised Draft Regulations. Research support to: the race equality review; the voluntary sector strategic funding review; the Solicitor General’s group of information sharing about sex offenders; the Scottish Refugee Integration Forum; and the Scottish Partnership on Domestic Abuse. Preparation of good practice guidance on: consultation with excluded groups; and facilitating meetings with equalities groups as part of the development of the Equality Strategy. Research on employment issues within self-directed support. Research on progress being made by public bodies in relation to Ministerial priorities for gender equality. Evaluation of the Good Places Better Health Prototype Phase.
Scottish Parliament - Research to examine stakeholder views of equalities work in Scotland; and examine public attitudes to equalities issues; and research to explore community participation in the SIPs.
Scottish Prison Service - Research to explore preparation for release with prisoners in open conditions; research to evaluate the remit and functioning of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons in Scotland; research with women prisoners in Cornton Vale; an evaluation of the effectiveness of the operation of the small units in the prison service; an evaluation of the National Induction Centre; an evaluation of a welfare to work initiative; an evaluation of SPS funded Choose Life initiatives; work on factors promoting desistance among young offenders.
Scottish Information Commissioner - Research to review the reasons for the low level of requests for information to the health and further / higher education sectors.

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Funding organisations

Arts & Business in Scotland – An evaluation of a CashBack for Communities grants scheme.
The Big Lottery - An evaluation of the impact of Big Lottery funding on the capacity of organisations of and for disabled people.
Voluntary Action Fund - Research to examine the impact of VAF funding on key government priorities.
Robertson Trust - An evaluation of the Breaking the Cycle programme.

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National voluntary organisations

Age Concern Scotland - An evaluation of Age Concern Scotland structure.
Alzheimer Scotland-Action on Dementia - An evaluation of Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia structure.
Beyond Barriers – A review of funding to LGBT groups in Scotland.
Citizens Advice Scotland - A consultation on the 12 principles of the Citizens Advice Bureau Service in Scotland.
SACRO – An examination of the structure and staff needs.
Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance - Development and support to the organisation over a long period.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - An evaluation of an SCVO / CVS capacity building project.
'see me' - research to examine key issues relating to the stigma and discrimination which affects people in equality groups who experience mental health problems
Voluntary Health Scotland - Research to examine sustainability issues for voluntary and community health organisations.
Shared Care Scotland - Research to examine policy and practice on the provision of short breaks (respite care).

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Local statutory organisations

Aberdeenshire Council – Two evaluations of a women’s development programme, research to identify IT needs.
Abbeyview Local Partnership – A study of childcare needs in the area.
Clackmannanshire Council - Surveys of users’ views of: the allocations and waiting list service; the homelessness service; and travelling people’s site.
Dumfries and Galloway Council - A domestic abuse strategy and action plan.
Equality Pays - An evaluation of the European funded Equality Pays project.
Falkirk College - Evaluation of two EU funded projects working with women and with members of ethnic minority communities.
Fife Adult Guidance and Employment Service - A review of employer placements; preparation of labour market information for college graduates; and an analysis of performance of the ESF Objective III programme in Fife.
Fife Childcare and Early Years Strategy - Research to identify the need for out of school childcare in Fife; and research to provide updated information on childcare needs in Levenmouth; research to explore the feasibility of the development of childcare in Cupar and in Levenmouth; preparation of a guide to starting up and running and out of school childcare project; the preparation of a guide to the establishment of private childcare; production of training materials for Out of School Childcare Schemes and a guide for community organisations outlining the nature, purpose and conditions of the childcare grant.
Fife Child Protection Committee - An evaluation of a campaign to raise public awareness of child sexual abuse.
Fife Community Economic Development Network – An evaluation of the contribution of the post of Information Co-ordinator to the development of the Network.
Fife Community Safety Partnership - Research to examine the impact of provision of CCTV in a number of areas in Fife; an evaluation of a pilot community warden initiative in Fife; an evaluation of the work of the antisocial behaviour team; a review of the Fife Cares and Safer Travel for Women projects; and an evaluation of Fife Safe Homes.
Fife Council (and predecessor authorities) – A review of the Home-start services in Fife; an impact assessment of the Working for Families initiative in Fife; an evaluation of a pilot community budgeting initiative in Fife; an evaluation of the “Basic Skills in Fife” project; research to identify the need for childcare, children’s activities and support to parents in Kirkcaldy; an evaluation of the Fife Food Initiative; an evaluation of a partnership model of assessment and care delivery in Newpark surgery; development of a strategy for Fife Learning Network; evaluation of an integrated assessment centre bringing together health and social work professionals; identification and collation of information relating to the Fife SIP; examination of the provision of grants from Fife Council to businesses; a review of the Launchpad grants scheme; an analysis of a review of residential services in Fife, South Lanarkshire and Aberdeenshire; an evaluation of the Co-Worker project for disabled people; development of a series of indicators of deprivation in Fife; an evaluation of International Women’s Day events; evaluation of the disbursement of the equal opportunities projects fund; investigation of provision at polling stations for disabled voters; production of working guidelines for community groups; a guide to eating places in Fife for people with disabilities; a guide to tourist attractions; an analysis of the impact of the Social Needs Strategy on area based deprivation and an assessment of the future direction of a children's service provider.
Fife Domestic Abuse Forum - Identification of domestic abuse training needs and training options; and monitoring and evaluation of a training and awareness campaign in Fife.
Fife Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership – An evaluation of the domestic and sexual abuse training undertaken since 2005; and an evaluation of the MARAC.
Fife International Trade - A review of the organisation; and analyses of the Fife Export Surveys.
Fife Racial Equality Council - An evaluation of progress by public sector agencies against a series of recommendations made in 1991 to improve service provision to ethnic minority groups.
Fife Rural Partnership - An evaluation of a community capacity building initiative; an evaluation of a women’s development project in a rural area; an evaluation of the Partnership; and collection of information on grants available to rural Fife.
Glasgow City Council - An evaluation of the Community Service Order Fast Track Pilot.
High Valleyfield Community Centre - Research to explore childcare needs in the area and a feasibility study for the development of provision.
NHS Fife – A review of the New Ways initiative; provision of a report on the findings of focus groups with young people.
North Edinburgh Area Renewal - Research into violence against women, young people and children and development of a strategy report.
Scottish Enterprise Fife - An evaluation of college model development projects; preparation of policy and position statement on priorities for e-commerce in Fife; preparation of a summary report detailing the progress to date of the Skillseekers initiative; the preparation of a submission in support of Assisted Area Status for parts of Fife; an examination of services for individuals seeking employment in Central Fife; an exploration of employer provision of work/life balance policies in Fife; an examination of training needs and opportunities in the Levenmouth area; an evaluation of the overall approach taken by partners in Fife to the delivery of an integrated programme of activities using ESF Objective 3 funding; and an evaluation of a European funded IT training project.
Stirling Council - A review of options available in relation to a public open space CCTV system.
Tayside Regional Council - Research to produce a factpack for abused women; research into help-seeking amongst rural women; development of a cross sectoral training strategy; examination of the feasibility of a single point of access for abused women.
West Lothian Council - An equality audit and recommendations for future equalities work; and development of a multi-agency partnership strategy to combat domestic violence.

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Local voluntary organisations

Aberdeen Council for Voluntary Organisations – Development of a social auditing framework.
Arden House Projects, Fife – Evaluation of a project providing support to elderly people in Fife.
Cranston St Project, Edinburgh - Evaluation of a hostel-based counselling service for homeless men and women.
Drug and Alcohol Project, Levenmouth - An evaluation of the services provided by DAPL.
Dunfermline Advocacy Project - Development of their website
Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility – Arrangement of the AGM for the Forum; a study of housing issues affecting disabled people in Fife; research to explore users’ views of the Occupational Therapy Service in Fife; an evaluation of the ten years of operation of the Forum; and research to explore the views of users of the Home Care service in Fife
Dunfermline Incest Survivors’ Project – An evaluation of the work of Dunfermline Incest Survivors' Project.
East Fife Women’s Aid - Development of a monitoring framework and an evaluation of the work of the follow on service.
Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations - Evaluation of the impact of the Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations Resource Project.
Fife Alcohol Advisory Service - A review of a befriending project.
Fife Community Interpreting Service - Two evaluations of a Lottery-funded project providing interpreting support to voluntary and community organisations.
Fife Day Care - Research to determine the feasiblity of bringing together day centre services on a single site.
Fife Elderly Forum – An evaluation of the development, functions and effectiveness of Fife Elderly Forum Executive.
Fife Independent Disability Network - Preparation of a conference report for the Care in the Future conference; an evaluation of the North East Fife Outreach project; a follow up study of users’ views of the home care service in Fife; discussions in relation to the development of a strategic plan for the Network; and a large scale survey of users of Fife Council Homecare service.
Fife Men Project - Research to explore mental health, suicide and self-harm amongst LGBT people in Fife.
Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre - An evaluation and audit of services providing support to survivors of sexual abuse in Fife.
Fife Women and Violence Group - A large scale survey to examine attitudes to violence against women in Fife in advance of Zero Tolerance campaign.
Fife Women's Network - An evaluation of the operation of Fife Women’s Network; a feasibility study of the development of a women’s centre in Fife.
Fife Women's Aid - An evaluation of a Counselling Service.
Gingerbread Fife - Research to inform the development of the service; an evaluation of a project providing support to lone parents having difficulties in their relationships with their children; an evaluation of a Buddy Project; an evaluation of a Teenage Parent Project; and an evaluation of work done as part of a Big Lottery Grant.
Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance - Support to research carried out through GARA; and an evaluation of a training initiative.
Homestart – An evaluation of Central Fife Home-Start service.
Kelpie Playbus Association - Evaluation of the operation of the Kelpie Playbus.
Kelty Under 8s' Forum - An examination of childcare needs in the Kelty area.
Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes Association of Voluntary Organisations - An evaluation of the development, functions and effectiveness of KAGAVO.
Kingseat Community Council - A community survey.
Kirkcaldy Area Abuse Survivors’ Project - An evaluation of the services provided.
LGBT Centre for Health and Well-Being - A discussion day to enable the Centre to identify outcomes and indicators for a forthcoming evaluation.
Networking Fife – An examination of the need and level of support for a women’s network in Fife, by conducting a survey of women’s information needs.
Real Jobs Initiative - Research to explore employers’ views of mental health issues.
Rymonth Housing Society - Two evaluations of the Recreational Support project.
The Action Group, Edinburgh – An evaluation of the Sportlink project for young people with learning difficulties.
The International Centre, Aberdeen – An evaluation of the International Centre, providing support to people from ethnic minority communities in the city.
Voluntary Organisations North East Fife - An evaluation of VONEF provision.
Welcome Project – An evaluation of a project to provide support to homeless people.
West Fife Community Drugs Project - An evaluation of the project following 7 years of Urban Programme funding.
Women’s Aid groups in Fife – Research to inform the future development of aspects of service provision by the three Women's Aid groups in Fife; evaluation of a pilot service.
Women’s Aid Orkney - Research to examine the feasibility of aspects of service provision to abused women in Orkney and research to review progress.
Zero Tolerance, Fife – Research prior to the Fife Zero Tolerance campaign; and an evaluation of the campaign.
The Zone - An evaluation of work done by a local drug and alcohol service funded by the Coalfields Trust.

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