Reid Howie Associates

Projects

This page provides a summary of both our clients and projects.

Clients

For a list of the clients we have worked with, click clients.

Projects

Reid-Howie Associates has undertaken a wide range of projects over the last 10 years. The table below provides a summary of all the projects we have undertaken. The projects are detailed by year of completion, although some ran or are running for more than one year.

Projects completed (or current) in 2011

Client

Project

Robertson Trust and Serco

Evaluation of the Breaking the Cycle programme and 4 individual projects

Scottish Government

Analysis of responses to the Child Poverty Consultation

Fife Women’s Aid

Evaluation of the counselling service in Dunfermline

Fife Gingerbread

Evaluation of the Teenage Parents project

The Zone

Evaluation of service provision by The Zone drug and alcohol project

Fife Gingerbread

Evaluation of a lottery funded project

Robertson Trust

Evaluation of a prison-based project

Scottish Government Analysis of responses to a consultation on Forced Marriage Statutory Guidance
Fife Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership Evaluation of the MARAC - Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference
Glasgow City Council Evaluation of the Community Service Order Fast Track Pilot.
Scottish Government Analysis of responses to a consultation on the Equality Duty Revised Draft Regulations
Scottish Government Evaluation of the Good Places Better Health Prototype Phase.

Projects completed or undertaken in 2010

Client

Project

Fife Women’s Aid

Evaluation of the counselling service in Dunfermline

Fife Gingerbread

Evaluation of the Teenage Parents project

Shared Care Scotland

Short Break (Respite Care) Planning and Provision in Scotland

Scottish Goverment

Reporting on Progress Towards Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men

Fife Day Care

Feasibility study for a new day care facility

Arts & Business in Scotland

Evaluation of CashBack for Communities grants scheme

Scottish Prison Service

Evaluation of the Open Doors Project at Barlinnie

Fife Gingerbread

Evaluation of the Buddy Project

Fife Rural Partnership

Examination of key issues facing rural areas in Fife

Scottish Government

Analysis of responses to the Death Certification, Burial and Cremation Consultation

Projects completed or undertaken in 2009

Client

Project

Scottish Government

Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for a socio-economic duty within the UK Equality Bill

Scottish Government

Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals relating to forced marriages

Scottish Prison Service

Research on Pathways Into Criminal Activity, Adjustment To Prison And Factors Promoting Desistance

Fife Council

A review of a voluntary sector children's service

EHRC / Independent Living in Scotland Project

Research to identify the key issues relevant to independent living in Scotland.

EHRC / Independent Living in Scotland Project

Research to identify the work being undertaken by user led organisations to support the development of independent living in Scotland

'see me'

Research to identify key issues relating to the stigma and discrimination which affects people in equality groups who experience mental health problems

Scottish Government

Research to explore the support and training needs of people who employ personal assistants as well as PAs themselves

Projects completed in 2008

Client

Project

Scottish Information Commissioner
Research to review the reasons for the lower level of requests under FOISA to the health and further / higher education sectors.

Stirling Council

Research to examine stakeholder views of a community safety initiative.

Fife Council

Evaluation of a safer neighbourhood team deployment in a specific area.

Scottish Government

Evaluation of a pilot advice service on disability issues to Registered Social Landlords participating in shared equity.

Scottish Government

Analysis of responses to a consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill.

Gingerbread Fife

Review of operation of the organisation.

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Research review of good practice in community engagement.

Women’s Aid groups in Fife

Evaluation of a pilot Fife-wide on-call service.

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons

Research support to a report.

Fife Council

Follow-up evaluation of a pilot community warden initiative in Fife.

Fife Rural Partnership

Evaluation of a community capacity building initiative in a rural area.

Aberdeenshire Council

Development of evidence of IT service users’ needs to support a Big Lottery application.

NHS Fife

Preparation of a summary report of focus groups conducted with young people.

Projects completed in 2007

Client

Project

Fife Council

Review of Home-Start provision in Fife.

Fife Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership

Evaluation of training undertaken through the partnership between 2005 and 2007.

Disability Rights Commission

Policy scoping study of community safety partnerships’ responses to hate crime against disabled people and LGBT people.

Disability Rights Commission

Research on the extent and nature of involvement by disabled people in tenant participation.

Fife Council

Impact analysis of the Working for Families initiative in Fife.

Fife Community Interpreting service

Evaluation of a Lottery-funded interpreters’ project.

Arden House projects

Review of Arden House Projects.

Disability Rights Commission

Policy scoping study of independent living in Scotland.

The Big Lottery

Evaluation of the impact of Big Lottery funding on the capacity of organisations of and for disabled people.

Orkney Domestic Abuse Forum

Review of domestic abuse work.

Fife Council

Evaluation of a pilot community warden initiative in Fife.

LGBT Centre for Health and Well-Being

Review of work and priorities.

Audit Scotland

Research support with a prison-based project.

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons

Research support with a specific report.

Women’s Aid Groups in Fife

Feasibility study of a Fife-wide on-call service.

Projects completed in 2006

Client

Project

Voluntary Action Fund

Research to examine the impact of VAF funding on key government priorities.

Fife Men Project

Research into mental health, suicide and self-harm amongst LGBT people in Fife.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of the pilot domestic abuse court in Glasgow.

Scottish Parliament

Research to explore stakeholder views of equality work in Scotland and public attitudes to equality issues.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of the use of Supervised Attendance Orders.

Aberdeenshire Council

Evaluation of a women’s development programme.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of a Scottish Executive initiative to support crime reduction measures in seven cities.

Fife Council

Evaluation of the work of the antisocial behaviour team.

Voluntary Health Scotland

Examination of sustainability issues for voluntary and community health organisations.

SPS

Evaluation of the SPS Choose Life initiative.

Scottish Executive

Audit of services to victims and witnesses of crime in Scotland.

Fife Community Safety Partnership

Research to examine the impact of provision of CCTV in a number of areas in Fife.

Rymonth Housing Society

Evaluation of the Recreational Support project.

East Fife Women’s Aid

Development of a monitoring framework and evaluation of the work of the follow-on service.

Scottish Executive

Research to explore issues relating to the sustainability of local sports clubs in Scotland.

Projects completed in 2005

Client

Project

Fife Gingerbread

Research to inform the development of Fife Gingerbread.

Fife Independent Disability Network

Evaluation of the North East Fife Outreach project.

Citizens Advice Scotland

Consultation on the 12 principles of the Citizens Advice Bureau Service in Scotland.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of the development of local compacts in Scotland.

Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre

Evaluation and audit of services providing support to survivors of sexual abuse in Fife.

Fife Domestic Abuse Forum

Review of domestic abuse training needs and development of training options.

Fife Childcare Partnership

Research to provide updated information on childcare needs in Levenmouth.

West Lothian Council

Equality audit and recommendations for future equality work.

Scottish Executive

Analysis of responses to the Race Equality Review and support to the Advisory Group in considering the findings.

Scottish Executive

Research to explore information-holding about victims and witnesses.

Projects completed in 2004

Client

Project

Fife Women’s Network

Evaluation of the operation of Fife Women’s Network.

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Development of a domestic abuse strategy and action plan.

Beyond Barriers

Review of funding to LGBT groups in Scotland.

Scottish Enterprise Fife

Examination of services for individuals seeking employment in Central Fife.

Scottish Executive

Analysis of a consultation on reducing reoffending in Scotland.

Scottish Executive Health Department

Analysis of a consultation on draft guidance relating to “Health for all Children”.

Scottish Prison Service

Focus groups for a consultation on reducing reoffending in Scotland.

Fife Childcare and Early Years Strategy

Research to identify the need for out of school childcare in Fife.

Scottish Executive

Research support to the voluntary sector strategic funding review.

Fife Council

Evaluation of a pilot community budgeting initiative in Fife.

Fife Council

Evaluation of the “Basic Skills in Fife” project.

Aberdeenshire Council

Evaluation of the Chrysalis women’s development programme.

The International Centre

Evaluation of Aberdeen International Centre.

Fife Domestic Abuse Forum

Evaluation of a training and awareness campaign in Fife.

Fife Community Interpreting Service

Evaluation of a lottery funded project involving the employment of staff to provide support to voluntary groups and individuals from ethnic minority communities.

Scottish Executive

Research study of transport and disability issues.

Projects completed in 2003

Client

Project

Fife Women’s Network

Feasibility study for the development of a women’s centre in Fife.

Kingseat Community Council

Community survey.

Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance

Support to research carried out through Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance, and evaluation of a training initiative.

Scottish Executive

Analysis of responses to a consultation on the draft ‘Walking Strategy for Scotland’.

Fife Council

Evaluation of Fife Safe Homes.

Scottish Executive

Research support to an interagency group examining information-sharing about sex offenders.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of the Domestic Abuse Service Development Fund.

Fife Council

Research to identify the need for childcare, children’s activities and support to parents in Kirkcaldy.

Rymonth Housing Society

Evaluation of a Community Fund project.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of the Rough Sleepers Initiative funded housing projects.

Fife Child Protection Committee

Evaluation of a campaign to raise public awareness of child sexual abuse.

Action Group

Evaluation of a Sportlink project for disabled young people.

Projects completed in 2002

Client

Project

Council of Europe

Preparation of guidance to member states on violence against women.

Scottish Executive

Analysis of responses to a consultation on a draft strategy for physical activity in Scotland.

Commission for Racial Equality

Research to identify organisations’ training needs in the implementation of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of ISCJIS.

Fife Independent Disability Network

Follow up study of users’ views of the home care service in Fife.

Scottish Executive

Research support to the Scottish Refugee Integration Forum.

Scottish Executive

Review of the literature relating to the issues in civil and criminal law for women experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland.

Fife Council

Review of the Fife Cares and Safer Travel for Women projects.

Scottish Executive

Review of initiatives to tackle alcohol-related crime and disorder.

Fife International Trade

Review of Fife International Trade.

Scottish Prison Service

Research to explore preparation for release with prisoners in open conditions.

Scottish Enterprise Fife

Research to explore training needs in the Levenmouth area.

Scottish Parliament

Research to explore community participation in the SIPs.

Fife Gingerbread

Evaluation of a project providing support to lone parents having difficulties in their relationships with their children.

Projects completed in 2001

Client

Project

Scottish Executive

Literature review of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Support with arranging the AGM.

Fife Women’s Network

Evaluation of the work of Fife Women’s Network.

Scottish Enterprise Fife

Research to explore employers’ provision of work/life balance policies in Fife.

Scottish Prison Service

Evaluation of the remit and functioning of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons in Scotland.

Fife Council

Evaluation of Fife Food Initiative.

Scottish Executive Equality Unit

Preparation of good practice guidance in equalities work.

Commission for Racial Equality

Consultation on the preparation of codes of practice for the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.

Scottish Executive

Analysis of responses to the consultation on a plan for action on alcohol misuse.

Fife Council

Preparation of a guide to the establishment of private childcare.

Fife Council

Evaluation of a partnership model of assessment and care delivery in Newpark surgery.

Scottish Enterprise Fife

Evaluation of the overall approach taken by partners in Fife to the delivery of an integrated programme of activities using ESF Objective 3 funding.

Abbeyview local partnership

Research to identify childcare needs in the Abbeyview area.

Scottish Enterprise Fife

Evaluation of a European funded IT training project.

Fife Council

Feasibility study of the development of childcare in Cupar.

Scottish Executive

Evaluation of a Zero Tolerance Respect project delivered to schools and youth groups in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Fife International Trade

Analysis of the 2000 Fife Export Survey.

Scottish Prison Service

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the operation of the small units in the prison service.

Fife Alcohol Advisory Service

Review of a befriending project.

The Scottish Executive

Review of funding support to ethnic minority voluntary sector organisations.

Fife Rural Partnership

Evaluation of a women’s development project in a rural area.

The Scottish Executive

Research to examine the use of stop and search in Scotland.

Women’s Aid Orkney

Feasibility study for service provision to abused women in Orkney.

Projects completed in 2000

Client

Project

Scottish Prison Service

Research programme with women prisoners in Cornton Vale.

Fife Council

Feasibility study of the development of childcare in Levenmouth.

The Scottish Executive

Consultation with people from ethnic minority communities, women and disabled people.

Fife Council Economic Development Service

Review of the Launchpad grants scheme.

Dunfermline Forum on Disability

Research to explore housing issues affecting disabled people in Fife.

Fife Council

Development of a strategy for Fife Learning Network.

VONEF

Evaluation of VONEF provision.

Fife Enterprise

Evaluation of college model development projects.

SCVO

Evaluation of SCVO / CVS capacity building project.

Fife Council

Evaluation of a unique integrated assessment centre bringing together health and social work professionals.

ACVO

Development of a social auditing framework and year 1 audit.

Fife Council

Collation of information relating to the Fife SIP.

The Scottish Executive

Workshop day about researching the needs of ethnic minority communities in Scotland.

Falkirk College

Evaluation of two EU funded projects working with women and with members of ethnic minority communities.

Fife International Trade

Analysis of the 1999 Fife Export Survey.

The Scottish Executive

Research support to the Scottish Partnership on Domestic Abuse.

Fife Independent Disability Network

Development of a strategic plan for the Network.

Projects completed 1994-99

Client

Project

Fife Adult Guidance Service

Development of labour market information for college graduates.

The Scottish Executive

Review of policy relating to women and transport in Scotland. Development of guidelines for gender auditing.

Fife Council

Research to examine the provision of grants from Fife Council to businesses.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Arrangement and servicing of the AGM.

Fife Enterprise

Preparation of policy and position statement on priorities for e-commerce in Fife.

Clackmannanshire Council

Surveys of users’ views of the allocations and waiting list service.

Fife Council

Preparation of a guide to starting up and running an out of school childcare project.

Home Office

External assessment of a series of domestic violence papers.

High Valleyfield Community Centre

Research to explore childcare needs in the area and to carry out a feasibility study for the development of provision.

FAGES

Review of employer placements.

Clackmannanshire Council

Surveys of users’ views of the homelessness service and travelling people’s site.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Research to explore users’ views of the Occupational Therapy Service in Fife.

Equality Pays

Evaluation of the European funded Equality Pays project.

Scottish Prison Service

Evaluation of a pilot Welfare to Work project in HMP Barlinnie.

Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance

Provision of development support to SATA.

North Edinburgh Area Renewal

Research into violence against women, young people and children.

West Lothian Council

Development of a multi-agency partnership strategy to combat domestic violence.

Fife Enterprise

Preparation of a summary report detailing the progress to date of the Skillseekers initiative.

Fife International Trade

Analysis of the Fife International Trade Survey 1998.

Fife Council Social Work Department

Analysis of a review of residential services in Fife, South Lanarkshire and Aberdeenshire.

The Scottish Office

Research to explore the transport needs of disabled people and identify current provision of transport.

Fife Adult Guidance and Employment Service

Analysis of the performance of the ESF Objective III programme in Fife.

Fife Rural Partnership

Evaluation of the Partnership.

Fife Independent Disability Network

Survey of users of Fife Council Homecare service.

Fife Enterprise / Fife Council

Preparation of a submission in support of Assisted Area Status for parts of Fife.

Real Jobs Initiative

Assessment of employers’ views of mental health issues.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Organisation of AGM on behalf of the Forum.

Fife Council Social Work Department

Evaluation of the Co-Worker project for disabled people.

SACRO

Research to examine the structure of posts and evaluate the staff needs of the organisation.

The Scottish Office

Research to develop a comparison of recent reports relating to domestic violence in Scotland.

The Scottish Office

Mapping exercise of projects and services available providing support to parenting in Scotland.

Fife Rural Partnership

Collection of information on grants available to rural Fife, and development of a database presenting this information.

Fife Community Interpreting Service

Evaluation of Fife Community Interpreting Service.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Evaluation of operation of the Forum.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Survey of a sample of users of the Home Care service in Fife.

Council of Europe

Update report examining domestic violence.

Kirkcaldy Area Abuse Survivors' Project

Evaluation of the services provided.

Networking Fife

Administrative support to the women’s network.

Drug and Alcohol Project, Levenmouth

Evaluation of the services provided after 3 years of funding.

Fife Independent DisAbility Network

Administrative support to FIDN.

Scottish Office (Home Department)

Research into service provision to women experiencing domestic violence in Scotland.

Dunfermline Forum on DisAbility

Launch event for a transport research report.

West Fife Community Drugs Project

Evaluation of the project.

Kelty Under 8s’ Forum

Research to examine childcare needs in the Kelty area.

Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia

Evaluation of Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia structure.

Dunfermline Incest Survivors' Project

Evaluation of the work of Dunfermline Incest Survivors’ Project.

KAGAVO

Evaluation of the development, functions and effectiveness of KAGAVO.

Fife Regional Council Policy Planning Unit

Training to Urban Programme funded schemes in relation to monitoring and evaluation.

Tayside Regional Council Women and Violence Group

Production of a factpack for abused women. Research into help-seeking amongst rural women. Development of a cross-sectoral training strategy. Feasibility study into a single point of access for abused women.

Fife Regional Council

Development of a series of indicators of deprivation in Fife.

Networking Fife

Research to examine the need and level of support for a women’s network in Fife.

Fife Elderly Forum

Evaluation of the development, functions and effectiveness of Fife Elderly Forum Executive.

Kelpie Playbus Association

Evaluation of the operation of the Kelpie Playbus.

Fife Women and Violence Group

Survey to examine attitudes to violence against women in Fife.

ASH Consulting Group

Research to assist the development of a tourism facility in Teesside.

Fife Regional Council Education Department

Production of training materials for Out of School Childcare Schemes.

Fife Regional Council Education Department

Updating of an Out of School Childcare Guide.

Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations

Evaluation of the impact of the Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations Resource Project.

Age Concern Scotland

Evaluation of Age Concern Scotland structure.

Independent Disability Network

Quarterly meetings of Fife Independent Disability Network.

Ash Consulting Group

Investigation of access to Hadrian’s Wall tourist sites.

Fife Community Economic Development Network

Evaluation of the contribution of the post of Information Co-ordinator to the development of the Network.

Fife Regional Council

Research to investigate income deprivation and poverty in Fife.

Fife Racial Equality Council

Evaluation of progress by public sector agencies to improve service provision to ethnic minority groups.

Fife Regional Council

Evaluation of a week of International Women’s Day events.

Fife Regional Council / Fife Enterprise

Production of a guide for community organisations about the new childcare grant.

Fife Regional Council

Evaluation of the disbursement of the equal opportunities projects fund (small grants available to voluntary organisations).

Fife Regional Council

Research to investigate provision at polling stations for disabled voters.

Fife Regional Council

Production of working guidelines for community groups, detailing Fife Regional Council's new consultative structure.

Fife Regional Council

Development of a guide to eating places in Fife for disabled people and a guide to tourist attractions.

Fife Regional Council

Development of an outline specification for a voluntary organisations’ support worker in equal opportunities work.

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