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Spending £20k on research before launching a £500k programme can save you from costly failure.

We interviewed 30 people in the North West and found three barriers that show why many interventions don't work as planned.

Your assumptions about housing stability, transport, and digital access often don't match reality. This mismatch creates a delivery gap where money disappears.

We tested a Reality Check Audit with three councils. The result? Clear evidence on what to change before scaling.

Investing in research de-risks your strategy, protects your reputation, and improves outcomes.

What would you change if you had a clear picture of what communities actually need before spending large budgets?