Research & Publications
Every time we work with a client we learn more about their world, and recognise synergies, connections and opportunities across and between sectors and themes.
We believe that knowledge is more powerful if it is shared, and aim to make our research reports and findings public whenever we can (and with our clients’ permission, of course.)
See below for links to our latest research, opinions and articles. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to discuss any of our publications.
Publications & Reports
Everyone deserves to belong: how Safe Families’ approach changes lives
Safe Families exists to create relationship and connection, working on the principle that 'everyone deserves to belong'. By linking children, young people and families with local volunteers, Safe Families offers support, hope and belonging to [...]
Extensive research into the effectiveness of GAMSTOP’s online gambling exclusion scheme
Sonnet was engaged by GAMSTOP to undertake research to assess its effectiveness and to build a more detailed understanding of who is using the self-exclusion scheme. This was grounded in the stories of 41 consumers [...]
Foundations: The Social Value of aids and adaptations provided by Home Improvement Agencies
This research (available here) explores the stories of people helped by Home Improvement Agencies to find, fund, and use adaptations in their homes. Enabling them to stay in the homes they love, in the areas and [...]
A home for me? A report for CVAA UK
CVAA UK commissioned Sonnet to explore the value created by adoption to those who are adopted, their families and the wider society. The analysis confirms that adoption bring substantial value to society through the permanence, [...]
Leading the Way: The role and value of nurses in general practice in England
Can you imagine a modern health centre or surgery without a nursing team? It’s hard to do, and for very good reason – nurses in general practice (GPNs) perform a wide variety of roles, [...]
Interim findings on the role of nurses in general practices and the value they deliver
We are excited to share the interim findings from important research commissioned by NHS England. Our work creates a comprehensive framework for evaluating the critical role nurses play in the front line of primary care. [...]
Blog, News & Videos
Empowering Future Leaders: Insights from the Enactus UK National Competition
Since the Enactus World Cup 2023, held in late October, I have been reflecting on Sonnet’s involvement and engagement with Enactus UK: how we’ve helped them, been inspired by them and learned from working [...]
From parenting to projects: there is no single ‘right’ answer
It has been a while since I searched online for parenting advice. When I did so this week out of curiosity whilst planning this blog around the theme of National Parenting Week, I remembered [...]
Adoption – a life-changing commitment
For National Adoption Week and World Trauma Day 2023, Jim Clifford and his adopted daughter, Molly (22), compare experiences of their adoptions, 45 years apart and find common threads of sunshine through the dark clouds [...]
Social Housing Act: Turning Regulation Into A Positive Reality
We are delighted to bring you the next Sonnet Spotlight instalment: a series of interviews where we invite inspiring individuals to come and chat to us about topics that are important to society and societal [...]
National Suicide Prevention Week: The Value Of Human Life
Globally, more than 700,000 lives are lost to suicide each year. For every suicide, there are devastating long-lasting effects on families, loved ones, and communities. Suicide is linked to mental health suffering and moments of [...]
Choosing with Heart: The Journey of Education in Modern Times
Back to School We’ve been talking about September, children returning to or starting new schools and how education impacts upon so many facets of life. At Sonnet, the education sector has always been an area [...]
