Who we are
Who we are
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We are a non-profit co-operative researching with communities.
We adhere to the 7 principles of co-operatives, 4 of which are close to our hearts:
owned are controlled by our members
democratic
education and training for everyone involved
supportive of the communities we work with
Our skills
The skills we have and can share with you include participatory methods, action and critical learning, research design, evidence generation, policy evaluation and theories of change.
Valeria Guarneros-Meza
Valeria Guarneros-Meza
founder & co-director
· Valeria is a passionate public policy professional whose expertise, through following a human-centred approach, focuses on the governance of places, public service delivery and its impact on everyday life. She has worked in higher education and in the charity and public sectors promoting human rights, environmental democracy and tackling inequalities.
Steven Griggs
Steven Griggs
founder & co-director
· Steve is an experienced researcher who has spent much of his career in community halls, public meetings, campaign headquarters and council offices. His work focuses on local democracy, collaboration and community empowerment, and innovation in public services and governance. He has worked on local community research projects across the UK and abroad.
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