Through our evaluation of Energise Manchester, a pilot action research project funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, we have seen how working with trusted community networks empowers residents, builds trust, and makes energy-saving advice and practical improvements accessible to all.

Shortwork partnered with Camden Council to improve community engagement for street upgrades. Over 170 Camden residents engaged in community research sessions to co-design practical recommendations to build trust, improve accessibility, and boost participation.

Discover how our multi-year evaluation of the Heritage Lottery-funded Beverley Road THS captured the impact of an ambitious £1.6 million project to restore buildings, enhance public spaces, and celebrate community heritage in Hull.

Shortwork worked with Petworth House and the National Trust to engage 676 local participants through participatory action research, providing insights to shape more inclusive and meaningful audience engagement and programming.

Through our work with the Design Council and Network Rail, we’ve seen how reflection, collaboration, and design-led learning can equip engineers and project managers to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and passenger-focused railway.

We worked with the Design Council to create an organisation-wide impact framework and evaluation toolkit - helping them track outcomes, embed learning, and strengthen a culture of reflection across all programmes.