Testimonials

Really excellent course that I would highly recommend. Berni was a brilliant trainer and covered a range of topics in a good level of detail. The level of instruction versus group-work was just right. I only wish it could’ve been longer, as it was so interesting!

Training course participant, Nov 22

Berni is clearly very experienced and full of excellent knowledge. I felt the sessions were a really good mix of practical advice, presentation and time for discussion. I really appreciated that we could also share our own experiences and resources with others in the group, and appreciate Berni sharing this out after the session.

Training course participant Feb 2023

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Berni over the past three years. From the very start of the project Berni sought to prioritise relationships with the wider team in order to build trust and a genuine understanding of project delivery. The formative evaluation was such a useful approach for us, allowing us to continuously refine our delivery based on the on-going learning that Berni facilitated. This also put us in a stronger position to negotiate outcomes /outputs with our funder. It also helped that Berni’s value base was completely aligned to Mencap Cymru’s vision.

Sian Davies, Head of Strategic Programmes  /
Pennaeth Rhaglenni Strategol, Mencap Cymru. August 2021

Thanks Berni and huge thanks from me for your contribution to this work. Be assured we will do all we can to take it forward and move the emphasis from crisis response to early intervention. The evaluation report is critical for this.”

Judith Thompson, NHS England North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network May 2021

‘The feedback and communication and processes were excellent. The team all felt that the evaluator quickly understood the complexities of the service and the unique issues this client group presented. Any issues were quickly resolved … The process of interviewing service users was well organised and easy to manage. The evaluation provided an opportunity for our service users to discuss their experiences of not only of our service but their experience of being stalked, which they do not often get’

Changing Pathways Oct 2019

We really benefited from engaging Berni early on … This ensured that all the necessary evaluation tools were put in place at the start of the project. Berni was quick to understand our needs; she was organised, efficient and collaborative in her approach. Berni’s in-depth qualitative interviews gave us a better understanding of the multifaceted impact of our service, and the case studies she wrote brought the project to life and illustrated the nature of Contact’s work to prospective funders and the general public. We are very happy with Berni’s final evaluation report, which has provided strong evidence of the project’s effectiveness and has supported bids and funding appeals.”

Silvia Laraia, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Contact

Berni’s professional report.. helped us engage with decision makers and influence the developments in local children’s services

Emma Whitby,  Chief Executive, Healthwatch Islington

Berni spent a lot of time in advance talking to staff and trustees and understanding our organisation. The result was she had a precise and clear understanding of our aims, mission, strengths and weaknesses… her intervention and suggestions were embraced, as it was clear she fully understood the organisation’s needs and aspirations.’

Saira Grant,  Chief Executive, JCWI

Berni has worked for NCB’s Research Centre on a number of quite different research and evaluation projects. We really appreciate the high quality of her work. She is able to get up to speed on a new topic quickly and responds flexibly to changing circumstances. Her written reports are both accessible and engaging. Finally, she’s a great team player and collaborator.’

Catherine Shaw, Assistant Director, NCB Research Centre