Theory of change

Our theory of change has three pillars: practice, leadership and innovation. We believe that these are the key mechanisms by which we can create positive change in the children’s social care system.

You can read our theory of change from left to right. On the left we have our current context: the core problems that motivate our work. In the middle we show what we do as a charity. Finally on the right you can see what we achieve: the outcomes and social change that we see from our work.

What is a theory of change?

A theory of change shows how we expect our work will make change happen. It shows both our long-term goal and the steps we need to take to achieve that goal. We use our theory of change as a guide to check whether our work is contributing to the overall long-term aims of our charity. It also helps us determine whether our actions are having a real impact.