The Alliance for Useful Evidence’s Theory of Change
July 2018
We have developed a Theory of Change to show how we make a difference to decision-makers' use of evidence.
The Alliance for Useful Evidence is a network, hosted by Nesta, that champions the smarter use of evidence in social policy and practice. We do this through advocacy, organising events, sharing ideas, and delivering training and support.
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What we do
Advice and advocacy
We work with champions, partners and allies to campaign for the smarter use of evidence, and advise organisations on how to use evidence effectively.
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Research and ideas
We publish reports, articles and case studies, and we organise events to encourage discussion, debate, collaboration and innovation.
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Training and skills
We deliver a range of courses, from our flagship Evidence Masterclass, to more bespoke strategic support such as our theory of change workshops.
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Publications
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Mapping the Standards of Evidence used in UK social policy
May 2018In recent years there has been a rapid proliferation of standards of evidence and other frameworks which aim to tell us what is and isn’t working. Following in-depth consultation with the organisations who use them, Ruth...
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Learning from the British What Works Centres: What Lessons for Evidence-Based Policy in France?
November 2017The Alliance for Useful Evidence is delighted to publish the translation of the recent French scoping of evidence intermediaries by Agence nouvelle des solidarités actives and partners: 'British What Works Centres: what lessons for evidence-based policy in...
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Latest articles
View AllHow do What Works Centres work?
18 July, 2018The authors of the report ‘UK What Works Centres: Aims, methods and contexts’ share the findings of their research and the lessons that can be learnt by the wider sector. The UK is unique in having...
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‘It seemed like a good idea at the time’ (and other strategies for behaviour change)
11 July, 2018Changing the way that decision-makers engage with evidence is no easy task. For all our efforts, making high quality evidence available and accessible often just isn’t enough. What motivates a politician to commission a review, or...
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Standards of Evidence in UK social policy – what are they and how are they used?
7 June, 2018Ruth Puttick, author of our report ‘Mapping the Standards of Evidence used in UK social policy’ discusses the differences in Standards of Evidence in more depth. Over the past decade, Standards of Evidence have become increasingly...
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