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Evidencing the Impact of Financial Hardship on Single and Separated Parents

Family & Parenting

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CES is a not for profit organisation dedicated to excellent public services. We understand your context and challenges and work closely to share the load.

Research, evidence, evaluation

Design, development, implementation

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Our Team

Dr. Alison Montgomery

Senior Project Specialist - Research, Evaluation, Policy & Practice

Melanie Stone

Project Specialist – Research, Evaluation, Policy & Practice

Brid Marrinan

Senior Project Specialist - Change and Improvement

Anne Eustace

Senior Project Specialist - Reseearch, Evaluation, Policy & Practice

Karl McGrath

Project Specialist - Research, Evaluation, Policy & Practice

Mark O'Kane

Project Specialist - Research, Evaluation, Policy & Practice

Hazel Arthur

Project Support - Corporate Services

Dr. Jennifer Hanratty

Project Specialist - Research, Evaluation, Policy & Practice

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“The participants had a great day out and came away feeling that their experiences
were heard, and their input could make a real difference in the future"

Sharon Burke
Beachaire Fund, 2024

“The clarity of purpose and skilful application of programme management resources brought by colleagues in CES has been invaluable for the HSE team.”

Derek Chambers
Policy Lead, HSE Mental Health Operations

“Very approachable staff who didn't 'talk down' in providing knowledge or guidance.”

Bolster
Project lead, 2021

“We want to pay tribute to the role that CES has played in developing and fostering
relationships between the projects, allowing for best practice and innovation in how we
support families in Northern Ireland.”

Kate Beggs
The National Lottery Community Fund, Northern Ireland, 2021

"Putting in place the necessary structures, methodology and frameworks to support
and enable its delivery, the CES team members led the programme team to deliver
with impact."

Noreen Curtin
Community Testing Lead, Covid Operations (HSE)

“The participants had a great day out and came away feeling that their experiences
were heard, and their input could make a real difference in the future"

Sharon Burke
Beachaire Fund, 2024

“The clarity of purpose and skilful application of programme management resources brought by colleagues in CES has been invaluable for the HSE team.”

Derek Chambers
Policy Lead, HSE Mental Health Operations

“Very approachable staff who didn't 'talk down' in providing knowledge or guidance.”

Bolster
Project lead, 2021

“We want to pay tribute to the role that CES has played in developing and fostering
relationships between the projects, allowing for best practice and innovation in how we
support families in Northern Ireland.”

Kate Beggs
The National Lottery Community Fund, Northern Ireland, 2021

"Putting in place the necessary structures, methodology and frameworks to support
and enable its delivery, the CES team members led the programme team to deliver
with impact."

Noreen Curtin
Community Testing Lead, Covid Operations (HSE)

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Training and Events

Our latest training programme provides practical, interactive training for community and voluntary sector organisations on how to effectively use evidence to evaluate the impact of your projects and services.

The training is offered online over 3 modules, in the Spring and Autumn.

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Evaluating Impact Training Module 4: Telling the Story of your Data – Communicating your findings to key audiences

Evaluating Impact Training Module 4: Telling the Story of your Data – Communicating your findings to key audiences. You will learn how to communicate your impact effectively.

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Participant Feedback

"I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers."

"This course not only expanded my academic understanding but also had a direct impact on my clinical thinking and practice."

"What truly set this course apart was its dynamic format — blending well-structured, insightful lectures with lively group discussions and interactive feedback sessions."

“It’s an ideal starting point for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in implementation science, whether you’re working in research, service development, or frontline practice.”

"I was able to grasp reporting and outcomes a lot better, I struggled with this."

"Engaging facilitators! Interactive throughout Great resources provided."

"I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers."

Helping teams tackle their big challenges and improve delivery and services.

Our Work

Evidencing the Impact of Financial Hardship on Single and Separated Parents

Evidencing the Impact of Financial Hardship on Single and Separated Parents

Exploring the Power of Community Education - A research project

Exploring the Power of Community Education - A research project

Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone

Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone

Designing an Implementation Plan for the new HSE Adult Palliative Care Policy

Designing an Implementation Plan for the new HSE Adult Palliative Care Policy

Our Services

CES is a not for profit organisation dedicated to excellent public services. We understand your context and challenges and work closely to share the load.

Research & Evaluation

Policy Development

Facilitation & Problem Solving

Programme & Change Management

Implementation

Training

Our Team

Dr. Alison Montgomery

Melanie Stone

Brid Marrinan

Anne Eustace

Karl McGrath

Mark O'Kane

Hazel Arthur

Dr. Jennifer Hanratty

“The participants had a great day out and came away feeling that their experienceswere heard, and their input could make a real difference in the future"

“The clarity of purpose and skilful application of programme management resources brought by colleagues in CES has been invaluable for the HSE team.”

“Very approachable staff who didn't 'talk down' in providing knowledge or guidance.”

“We want to pay tribute to the role that CES has played in developing and fosteringrelationships between the projects, allowing for best practice and innovation in how wesupport families in Northern Ireland.”

"Putting in place the necessary structures, methodology and frameworks to supportand enable its delivery, the CES team members led the programme team to deliverwith impact."

“The participants had a great day out and came away feeling that their experienceswere heard, and their input could make a real difference in the future"

“The clarity of purpose and skilful application of programme management resources brought by colleagues in CES has been invaluable for the HSE team.”

“Very approachable staff who didn't 'talk down' in providing knowledge or guidance.”

“We want to pay tribute to the role that CES has played in developing and fosteringrelationships between the projects, allowing for best practice and innovation in how wesupport families in Northern Ireland.”

"Putting in place the necessary structures, methodology and frameworks to supportand enable its delivery, the CES team members led the programme team to deliverwith impact."

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Training and Events

Evaluating Impact Training Module 4: Telling the Story of your Data – Communicating your findings to key audiences

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“The participants had a great day out and came away feeling that their experiences
were heard, and their input could make a real difference in the future"

“We want to pay tribute to the role that CES has played in developing and fostering
relationships between the projects, allowing for best practice and innovation in how we
support families in Northern Ireland.”

"Putting in place the necessary structures, methodology and frameworks to support
and enable its delivery, the CES team members led the programme team to deliver
with impact."

“The participants had a great day out and came away feeling that their experiences
were heard, and their input could make a real difference in the future"

“We want to pay tribute to the role that CES has played in developing and fostering
relationships between the projects, allowing for best practice and innovation in how we
support families in Northern Ireland.”

"Putting in place the necessary structures, methodology and frameworks to support
and enable its delivery, the CES team members led the programme team to deliver
with impact."