Free policy, evaluation and research services
Today we are calling for organisations, whether government, non-government or community-based, to express their interest
in pro bono research, policy, or evaluation services during late 2017.
Matthew Allen, Allen + Clarke Director, said: “Every year we undertake a number of projects, free of charge, for organisations in areas which align
well with our company values and our core company purpose, which is about mobilising passionate and capable people to
tackle challenges facing society”.
Allen + Clarke believes strongly that businesses can partner with governments and communities to lead important societal change.
As part of its efforts to support that idea, Allen + Clarke operates a pro bono work stream. Over recent years this has involved Allen + Clarke donating between 1,000 and 2,000
hours of time per annum.
Mr Allen said Allen + Clarke expects to support up to four organisations with free consultant time of up to 150 hours per organisation in the
current round being advertised.
Mr Allen said that the projects must be able to be undertaken between August 2017 and January 2018.
Applications for support can be lodged online at www.allenandclarke.co.nz no later than 5pm on Monday 31 July.
Mr Allen said applications need not be detailed. “We just need an outline of what is sought, a rough time commitment and
timing for delivery. The application should outline how the proposed work would benefit New Zealand society.”
About Allen + Clarke
What our business does
Allen and Clarke Policy and Regulatory Specialists Limited (Allen + Clarke) is a Wellington-based consultancy that specialises in policy and regulatory development and implementation, programme and project management, and undertaking
reviews and evaluations.
Established in 2000, we are a medium sized business with 36 employees.
We contract to government, non-government and private sector agencies in New Zealand, Australia and the Asia-Pacific
region.
Our services include:
• project management
• evidence-based research and policy analysis
• development and implementation of public sector policies and strategies
• legal analysis and the design of regulatory instruments
• inter-sector policy projects involving multiple stakeholders
• consultation and engagement processes
• business/service change, review and improvement
• Secretariat support and contract management services
• international development assistance
We work by putting together project teams. This means that we often partner with other agencies and individuals who
share similar values and purposes to our own.
How we contribute to society
Our company purpose is: “To mobilise passionate and capable people to tackle the challenges facing our society”.
It is mainly through our work that we make a difference. Effective and high quality public policy has the potential to
greatly improve people’s health and wellbeing, enjoyment of life, personal freedoms, and wider economic, social and
environmental health.
We also contribute to improved societies through:
• Our pro bono work
• Supporting our staff volunteering
• Complimentary desk guides for the public sector on a wide range of policy and evaluation topics
• Complimentary training sessions for the public sector on machinery of government topics
• Hosting occasional seminars and networking breakfasts on issues of interest