Charities Research Involvement Group: How does involvement in research add value for charities?

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Introduction Many individuals and organisations know that patient and public involvement (PPI) in research studies adds value – to the research, to the organisation and its staff, and to the people who get involved. An increasing number of charities are now investing to support involvement in research. But what is the evidence that this adds value for charities themselves, rather than just for the research they support? This paper aims to address this question – one which is likely to become increasingly important, as the financial pressures on charities grow as a result of COVID-19.

Direct link to paper, https://slginvolvement.org.uk/wp-co...-value-FINAL-REPORT-PUBLIC-VERSION-public.pdf

The Shared Learning Group on Involvement aims to encourage shared learning about service user and/or carer involvement between national voluntary sector organisations in the UK. We meet every two months in central London. At meetings we discuss topics that have been identified as a priority by members. There is also always time for members to raise issues that they would like help with, and to get some input from other members about these. You can read our terms of reference here: terms-of-reference-october-2015.

We have a sub group which focuses on involvement in research. This group (called the Charities Research Involvement Group) meets every three months in central London.

Members of both groups have access to the password protected area of this website and can also attend training events and workshops that are organised by the Group.

We are funded through membership fees.

https://slginvolvement.org.uk/about-us/