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Rātā Foundation Research

To help us make a difference, it’s important we have an understanding of the needs, barriers and strengths in communities, and understand the evidence base about what works.

To gather insights to help inform our community investment approach, we commission research about our funding areas, how our programmes are meeting community needs, or specific areas we want to learn more about. 

The below research reports are available to view as a Flipbook or download as a PDF.

Our Research

Take a closer look at our research.

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2023

Multi Year Funding Programme Review 2023

This research invited Grantee Organisations who were recipients of a Multi-Year Grant to reflect on the benefit, value, and challenges of receiving the grant.

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2023

Connect Funding Area Review 2023

This review focuses on the Connect | Tūhono Funding Area, which intends to build social cohesion and community resilience.

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2023

Strengthening the Sector Programme Review

The Rātā Foundation Strengthening the Sector (StS) policy, framework and implementation has been running since 2017. Rātā want to understand the value of the programme and its added benefit to Grantee Organisations

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2023

Rātā Foundation Environment Sector Scan 2023

Rātā Foundation commissioned Monica Peters, People+Science, to provide a report on the environment sector to support its Environment Funding Review. 

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2022

Rātā Foundation Hauora Project 2022

Rātā Foundation commissioned Ihi Research in November 2022, to provide more understanding about where to focus strategic funding under the Health Pou. 

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2022

Housing Needs And Demand - Tasman - 4 May 2022

This report is one of four commissioned in 2022 by Rātā Foundation with Wayne Francis Charitable Trust. 

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2022

Housing Needs And Demand - Nelson - 4 May 2022

This report is one of four commissioned in 2022 by Rātā Foundation with Wayne Francis Charitable Trust. 

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2022

Rātā Foundation Support Funding Area Review

This review of Rātā Foundation’s (Rātā) Support Funding Area looks at the key national drivers and influences in the areas of relevance to the Support Funding Area, identifies the key issues, needs, and trends facing the communities in Rātā’s region and identifies the populations that are at risk of negative life outcomes.

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2022

Housing Needs And Demand - Marlborough - 27 April 2022

This report is one of four commissioned in 2022 by Rātā Foundation with Wayne Francis Charitable Trust. 

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2022

Housing Needs And Demand - Christchurch City - 31 January 2022

This report is one of four commissioned in 2022 by Rātā Foundation with Wayne Francis Charitable Trust. 

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2021

Rātā Foundation Education Sector Scan

In 2021 Rātā Foundation commissioned Dr Gabrielle Wall to undertake a review of the Education Sector to inform its Learn Funding Area priorities. 

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2020

Rātā Foundation Sport and Recreation Sector Research Report 2020

In 2020, Rātā Foundation commissioned RSL Consultancy to undertake a scan of the Sport and Active Recreation sector. 

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2020

Best Practice Principles for In Schools Programmes

Rātā Foundation commissioned Dr Gabrielle Wall to undertake an evaluation of what works for behavioural intervention programmes in schools. 

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2019

Ihi Research: Strengthening the Early Years Sector

Rātā Foundation recognises the importance the early years of a child’s life plays in setting a strong foundation for their future. 

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2019

Connecting to Strengthen Community Sector Governance

In March 2019 CSI and Rātā Foundation convened a hui with non-for-profit leaders in capacity building and funders to explore opportunities for growing community sector governance capability. 

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2018

Early Learning Sector Scan

In May 2018 Rātā Foundation commissioned research to gain an understanding of the current issues and future needs of the Early Learning Sector.

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2017

Strengthening Community Governance in Nelson and Tasman

Rātā  Foundation recognises the role of effective governance in building strong organisations to deliver community outcomes. 

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2017

Rātā Foundation Environment Sector Scan

The Rātā Foundation is working through a programme of evidence informed priority setting to focus its funding strategically in the face of increasing demand. 

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2016

Rātā Foundation Arts and Heritage Sector Scan

This report has been prepared for the Rātā Foundation by EeMun Chen and Mark Tamura from MartinJenkins (Martin, Jenkins & Associates Limited).

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2015

A Snapshot of the Social Services Sector in The Canterbury Community Trust's Funding Regions

Rātā Foundation commissioned research to gain an understanding of the current issues and future needs of the Social Services sector.

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2014

Rātā Foundation Sport and Recreation Sector Research Report 2014

July 2014. This research involved undertaking an environmental scan, which focused on identification of emerging issues.