Case Studies

Unlocking the power of data in the Liverpool City Region with the Civic Data Cooperative

The Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative is a data governance project funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and hosted by the Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) at the University of Liverpool. Throughout 2024, we worked in partnership with the CDC to think about how, as a city region, we can unlock the power of data to inform better public service decision-making.

Building a case for change for young people in care

Launched in 2024, the Greater Manchester Regional Care Cooperative Pathfinder (RCC) is one of two Pathfinder regions in England funded by the Department for Education. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care recommended establishing RCCs to “take back control” of a system which, in the review’s view, is not centred around finding loving and lasting relationships for children and is based on profit.

Reimagining supported accommodation for young people in care

Launched in 2024, the Greater Manchester Regional Care Cooperative Pathfinder (RCC) is one of two Pathfinder regions in England funded by the Department for Education. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care recommended establishing RCCs to “take back control” of a system which, in the review’s view, is not centred around finding loving and lasting relationships for children and is based on profit.

Supporting TLC to transform lives: Developing a better approach to employment support in the LCR

Throughout 2024, we were able to provide bespoke support some incredible local, social-purpose organisations through our Social Climbers programme, which is all about supporting social enterprises and charities to amplify the impact of their work.

Putting the ‘local’ in Local Solutions: Exploring the feasibility of community hubs

Here at Capacity, we often have the chance to work with some incredible organisations, making real change for local people. Local Solutions are just one of the organisations that we had the opportunity to work with last year. Providing support to individuals, families and communities experiencing disadvantage, exclusion and vulnerability across the Liverpool City Region and Wales, Local Solutions have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and have touched the lives of countless people.

Building a shared vision for Adult Social Care in St. Helens

In Summer of 2023, Capacity successfully tendered a piece of work with St Helens Council. The ambition of this work was to co-produce a new vision for adult social care in the borough.