Policy & Evaluation

Building community power in practice:

How the people of East Sussex have 'made it happen'

An evaluation of the Making it Happen programme (2019-2025)

Making it Happen demonstrated the power of empowering people and communities – leading by stepping back, and listening rather than assuming.

The final report on the programme, produced by evaluation partners Collaborate CIC, brings together findings from across the county, and across the duration of the programme. It tells a story about the transformative impact projects are having throughout East Sussex – and how to support community power to thrive. 

The final report of the Making it Happen programme, produced by evaluation partners Collaborate CIC, brings together findings from across the duration of the programme and across the county.

Stage 2 Report

Produced by Collaborate CIC
Published in 2024

Stage 1 Report

Produced by CHRR
Published in 2022

Core Summary

Our summary of everything you’d need to know about Making it Happen!