PRO BONO PROGRAMME
In 2019 we received 35 applications from a range of organisations. We are pleased to confirm that we have selected the following agencies to receive immediate pro bono support:
Allen + Clarke is working with Multiple Sclerosis NZ to help streamline and standardise their policy framework.
Allen + Clarke is working with WellElder to assist with the evaluation of their Board, governance structures and update their constitution.
Allen + Clarke is working with Waitaki Whitestone Geopark to provide support developing stakeholder engagement plans as they work towards UNESCO Global Geopark Accreditation.
Allen + Clarke is working with Wairarapa DHB to design support for a region-wide inquiry into the delivery of health services to Maori.
Allen + Clarke is also continuing its association with Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley to provide policy advice in support of their free legal advisory and advocacy activities.
MANAWATU DISTRICT COUNCIL – PRO BONO WORK
Allen + Clarke is supporting the Manawatu District Council by investigating and reporting on the actual and potential effects of climate change on inland, agricultural areas similar to the Manawatu District. Allen + Clarke is conducting an environmental scan to research the impacts of climate change and developing a planning framework. This information will be used to inform Manawatu District Council’s long-term planning and environmental sustainability strategy. It will also provide the Council with a framework for discussion with the community about adapting to climate change.
PREVIOUS PRO BONO SUPPORT
Allen + Clarke worked with Sport Wellington to build stronger relationships with their stakeholders through stakeholder analysis and partner engagement.
Allen + Clarke worked with Victim Support to provide an evaluation of the response to the Christchurch 2019 Mosque attacks.
Allen + Clarke worked with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand to analyse the complaints and notifications that they have received over the past 5 years to identify trends and also to explore ways that the Board can influence the practice of physiotherapists to increase their responsiveness to poor social indicators.
Allen + Clarke worked with Shine to develop a framework and tools for internally administering an evaluation of their DVFREE Tick programme.
Allen + Clarke supported Sport Northland with the development of an evaluation framework for their Regional and Local Sport System initiatives.
Allen + Clarke supported the evaluation of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation and Turuki Health Care 2017-2018 pilot project to improve respiratory health outcomes for tamariki and their whānau, in four South Auckland schools.
Allen + Clarke worked with ChangeMakers Refugee Forum on an evaluation of the effectiveness of their driving training programme for refugee background women.
Allen + Clarke assisted the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner to produce a map of mental health and addiction needs and the range of health services that respond to those needs.
Allen + Clarke worked with Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust to scope options for them to move to being a more membership-based organisation, as a way of securing a basic level of ongoing, sustainable funding to support their work.
Allen + Clarke worked with Amnesty International (New Zealand) to identify and prioritise domestic human rights campaign priorities.
