Framework and Research Development
Building the structures that make evaluation meaningful.
Every successful evaluation begins with a clear framework — a shared understanding of what change looks like and how it can be demonstrated.
At The Mimir Collective, we help organisations create the structures that turn ideas into evidence and evidence into action.
We design theories of change, wellbeing frameworks, and social impact models that reflect your purpose, your community, and your real-world context. Each framework is grounded in research and shaped through co-production with practitioners, participants, and stakeholders, ensuring that it is both practical and credible.
We help you
- Develop tailored frameworks that show how your activities create outcomes and impact across wellbeing, inclusion, and social value.
- Build theories of change that connect everyday practice with measurable difference.
- Align your work with national and sector standards including NHS, DCMS, NLHF, and HM Treasury Green Book guidance.
- Conduct scoping reviews and evidence synthesis to integrate current research into your planning and reporting.
- Create logic models, indicators, and outcome maps that can be used confidently by teams and funders
Why it matters
Across the heritage, arts, health, and community sectors, projects increasingly need to evidence not only what they do but why it matters.
Without a clear framework, evaluation can feel disconnected from delivery — a box-ticking exercise rather than a tool for learning.
Our collaborative approach helps you build a structure that is relevant, inclusive, and easy to use, giving your team clarity, funders confidence, and your community a voice in shaping success.
By working with The Mimir Collective, you gain more than a model — you gain a shared language for understanding change, designed to evolve alongside your practice.
Why Our Work Matters
Many organisations know they are making a difference but struggle to show how that change happens. A well-designed framework brings clarity, helping you see the connections between effort, experience, and outcome.
At The Mimir Collective, we believe that frameworks should not only satisfy funders but also empower the people delivering and participating in your work. By co-creating models that are grounded in research and shaped by lived experience, we help turn reflection into evidence and evidence into meaningful action.
Our role is to make sense of complexity with care, ensuring that the value of your work can be understood, shared, and sustained long after the project ends.