Practice

  • Sustainable Model

    The CoLab Model assumes that colocation, collaboration and joint working improves collective impact and outcome goals. We don't have consistent evidence to understand how the arrangements make a difference

    Aim: CoLab is able to understand and evidence the difference the CoLab model is making

    We will work with our partners and funders to develop a set of performance and impact information that meets their needs as well as our own. A strong qualitative element from service users' perspective will be a part of this.

    Impact on visitors of model and site

    Impact on stakeholders of working collaboratively

    Impact on system and civic goals of having the CoLab hub

    Evidence of impact and value informs service improvement and encourages investment.

  • Sustainable Hub

    Long term financial security and sustainably remains a challenge because of current funding and commissioning arrangements alongside a lack of clarity about the CoLab community offer. The lack of system wide response to complex needs results in people feeling unsafe.

    Aim: CoLab is a safe, financially secure and sustainable.

    CoLab provides a safe, accessible, inclusive Single Point of Contact for people with complex lives to experience compassionate, professional support information and guidance

    CoLab Senior Leadership Team sets annual investment and sustainability targets and funding priorities

    CoLab secures long-term funding relationships with key funders and commissioners

    Funding obtained is clearly aligned to mission and priorities

    CoLab is able to demonstrate the return on investment for each contract or grant

    CoLab demonstrates impact and value on service development and system change.