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In July 2012, the Cabinet Office established a £10 million Social Incubator Fund as part of its broader strategy to grow the UK’s social investment market. The aim of the project was to assess the success and effectiveness of different forms of incubator and their finance and business support packages on the development of early stage social ventures. Acting as a sub-consultant to policy consultancy ICF Consulting, Nick Henry provided expert peer review on the evaluation methodology, findings and recommendations.
The analytical work of the different national temporary staffing industries and the way they operate in different labour markets is designed to advance our understanding of labour market operations, challenges and developments, particularly around the use and nature of temporary work. This project is designed to deliver impact to a broad range of stakeholders, including academics, policy makers, those working in the industry and the general public.
The ReSSI project will examine how sustainable, inclusive and smart economic development (as defined by the Europe 2020 strategy) can be promoted by local and regional authorities in Europe, in the context of evolving landscapes of territorial governance and planning.
This project explores business-government relations and the political activities of leading firms by drawing on historical 'Anglo-Saxon' case studies.
This project will seek to: advance understandings of how labour standards improvements are connected to improvements in business performance.
A critical evaluation of the added value of boards of directors through a multiple agency theory lens. Empirical evidence of English and Belgian listed companies.
Demonstrating Quality of Life Impacts: Home Improvement Loans for those Experiencing Financial Exclusion
An updated picture of the size of the UK social investment market.
Funded by Network Rail, this project seeks to use a data-driven approach to sustainable operation, maintenance and development of the railway electrification system.
The aim of this project was to achieve the operational change required to overcome some of the key barriers to eGovernance and ICT adoption, particularly those related to data security and operational resilience.
This project brought together stakeholders and research institutions from four EU countries to address the challenges of mobility and accessibility in four specific regions within their borders.
Investigating the factors that impact upon the planned and unplanned legacy outcomes of sporting and non-sporting mega-events and their implications for stakeholders.
This study aims to examine the main capabilities that senior finance professionals/accountants need to make good use of BD in their decision-making and propose how senior finance professionals/accountants can acquire and develop a portfolio of these new capabilities.
A research project led by the Centre for Business in Society aiming to Reduce Financial Vulnerability within Birmingham's Muslim Community.
The project is undertaking various forms of research to better understand the impacts of the pandemic on the floriculture sector so that longer lasting support can be provided and to better understand the factors which help supply chains to be resilient during times of crisis.
Building Japanese research capacity around disability studies and sport to positively impact the lives of people with disabilities - 2020 and beyond
This rapid response project investigates how the city of Coventry and its various places have influenced the identity of creative individuals of the city – and acts as the inspiration for new work by the artist Mary Courtney.
aiming to enhance entrepreneurial and soft skills and behaviours of teachers and students in Higher Education Institutions
Evaluating the economic, social and political aspects of economic sanctions in targeted countries and deliver a comprehensive set of policy guidelines enabling policymakers.
Exploring the interconnections between tax crimes and corruption