LEE COMER AND ASSOCIATES
freelance trainers and consultants
Lee Comer, Eileen Cann and Richard Peters
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    Research

    Eileen has carried out research and mapping exercises on behalf of a number of organisations either to establish the views of staff, clients and customers before developing new strategy, policy or services or as part of an internal organisational review and/or evaluation. A variety of methods are used as appropriate including desk research; focus groups; public meetings; telephone interviews; email or postal questionnaires; and structured or semi-structured face-to-face interviews.

    Review

    Reviews have been conducted for a variety of voluntary organisations and multi-agency partnerships. They have variously helped establish and make recommendations for future directions; organisational priorities; whether there is a need for a new or existing service; whether the structure and governance of an organisation or partnership is appropriate. Other reviews have been undertaken to identify difficulties with particular services and make recommendations for action to be taken.

    Evaluation

    Many clients require reviews to incorporate an element of evaluation although more often than not reviews help establish baselines for future evaluations. This consultancy service enables organisations to demonstrate, whether to funders or themselves, to what extent a programme or project has achieved its outcomes as well as helping set baselines from which to evaluate future work.

    Fees charged

    Fees are negotiable on a sliding scale from £250 - £350 per day, with special rates for small, unfunded charities and community groups. In addition to the fee, travel costs are charged (e.g. 2nd class rail fare or 40p per mile) and overnight costs where necessary.

    Previous clients

    • East Cambridgeshire CVS Steering Group
    • Bradford Partnership Development Project (Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Organisations)
    • Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations
    • Bradford Council - Supporting People
    • Voluntary Action Manchester
    • Douglas Valley Community
    • Community Technical Aid Centre – Manchester
    • Voluntary Action Wakefield & District
    • Mill Hill Sure Start (Blackburn)
    • West Yorkshire Social Enterprise Centre
    • Oldham SRB 6
    • Hollinwood Sure Start (Oldham)
    • Directory of Social Change
    • Community Network for Manchester (CN4M)
    • Bradford Multi-agency One Stop Shop (bdirect)

    Comments and feedback from clients

    “…you managed to get to grips with a lot of material and issues in a very short space of time.” (Anthony Clipsom. Chief Officer Bradford Community and Voluntary Service)

    "The business plan and cash flow are just what we wanted. I couldn’t have done it myself – I just didn’t have the time.” (Sue Moore-Holmes. Manager Hollinwood Sure Start)

    "Your report was clear and informed….. diplomatic when dealing with all sectors….taking a clear and objective view.” (Avril Hayter. Centre Manager Ely and District Volunteer Bureau)

    “Time and money well spent. Many thanks!” (Sue Longbottom. Manager bdirect.)

    Contact details for Eileen Cann

  • Email Eileen Cann
  • Tel: 01422 846654