Birketts advises National Children’s Bureau in transfer of Research in Practice
5 February 2024
Birketts’ Charities Team has advised the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) in securing the transfer of Research in Practice to NCB from another organisation.
NCB works to champion the rights of children and young people in the UK. A leading children’s charity, NCB takes the voices of children to the heart of government, bringing people and organisations together to drive change in society and deliver better childhoods for every child.
Research in Practice has nearly 30 years’ experience working with, and for, professionals in the social care, health, criminal justice, and higher education sectors, offering resources, learning programmes and specialist expertise.
Bringing Research in Practice into NCB combines their existing experience in systems change methodology, research and evidence generation, and high-quality professional development, to create a truly unique offer for their many partners. It also combines their reach across sectors – including national and local Government, NHS, voluntary and community organisations, and academic networks – to strengthen leadership and maximise impact.
The Birketts team was led by Liz Brownsell, Partner and Head of Charities, and supported by Sonya O’Reilly, Partner in the Employment Team, and Kye Strowbridge, Trainee Solicitor in the Charities Team.
Anna Feuchtwang, Chief Executive of the National Children’s Bureau, said: “I am so pleased Research in Practice is joining the National Children’s Bureau. For 60 years, NCB has united individuals and organisations to build a better childhood. Our impact has been built on our ability to learn and evolve; Research in Practice’s expertise and well-deserved reputation for high-quality, evidence-informed work will greatly enhance our organisation and our ability to work across the systems that support children and adults to live better lives.
“Our thanks goes to Liz and the Birketts team for their quick and exceptionally clear legal advice. It was extremely reassuring to have Birketts’ support, especially when working with such tight deadlines and other complexities.”
Liz Brownsell, Partner and Head of Charities at Birketts, said: “We were delighted to support the National Children’s Bureau on the transfer of Research in Practice. We know how important collaboration is to NCB in delivering its five-year strategy, and bringing Research in Practice into the family is another big step to them achieving their goals. We wish Anna and the team all the best for the future.”
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Liz Brownsell
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Sonya O’Reilly
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Kye Strowbridge
