Robust evaluation is always difficult to resource, especially for smaller charities. Below is a round up of funders who provide funds specifically for research and evaluation.

If you know of any others you’d be happy to share, please email them in, or comment below.

Centre for Cultural Value supports the development of new research projects between the UK cultural sector and academic researchers.

Education Endowment Foundation supports the development and evaluation of programmes that aim to raise the attainment of young people, particularly those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Nesta provide capital to tech businesses and social sector organisations with strong technology skills and/or a technology partner to develop innovative solutions closely aligned to their impact goals

Paul Hamlyn Foundation fund research and development, commission evaluation and provide grantees Evaluation Support Consultants.

Peter Sowerby Foundation provide research grants to projects that are providing innovation and transformation in health and social care

The Young Foundation fund community-led research and innovation projects

UK Research and Innovation fund research and evaluation of programmes across sciences, economy, social sector, arts and the environment

Wellcome Trust fund research taking creative approaches to important questions relating to life, health, and wellbeing

What Works Network – GOV.UK provide support and guidance about monitoring and evaluation for public sector organisations

Youth Endowment Fund fund work to learn about the effectiveness of different approaches to preventing young people becoming involved in crime and violence.