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Advancing policy, community and public purpose through impact-led collaboration.
GPN IMPACT CIC · Community Interest Company
GPN IMPACT CIC is the community impact arm of Global Policy Network, widening access to evidence, skills, implementation support and practical tools that help communities and organisations improve outcomes in health, education and sustainability.
Registered name
GPN IMPACT CIC
Company type
Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee
Purpose
Public and community benefit
Focus areas
Health · Education · Sustainability
Why We Exist
Closing the gap between evidence and the people who need it most.
Through her role as Chair, Ameneh will guide conversations on the opportunities and challenges of building a more connected and resilient technology ecosystem, bringing together leading voices from across research, industry, and public policyToo often, the people and organisations closest to social, educational and health challenges are furthest from the resources, evidence, skills, networks and support needed to address them. Community groups, practitioners and local organisations often hold deep insight into what works, but limited access to training, implementation expertise, evaluation tools and cross-sector collaboration.
GPN IMPACT CIC exists to help close that gap.
We support communities and organisations to apply evidence, develop skills, strengthen delivery and improve outcomes through practical, collaborative and impact-focused approaches — working alongside Global Policy Network's wider policy, research and strategic leadership activities.
Mission
Turning evidence into action.
Our mission is to strengthen community benefit by helping people and organisations turn evidence into action — building capability, supporting implementation, sharing knowledge and creating practical opportunities that improve outcomes for communities.
Vision
Policy connected to real-world need.
We envision a world where policy, research and practice are connected to real-world needs, shaped by diverse voices and translated into meaningful action that benefits communities.
What We Do
Five interconnected strands of work that move evidence into practical, lasting community impact.
01
A Coordinated National Capability
Connecting AI, quantum technologies, advanced materials, digital twins, and high-performance computing into one national capability.
03
Competitiveness & Long-Term Leadership
What it will take for the UK to hold long-term technological leadership in a fast-moving global landscape.
02
Government, Research & Industry
Examining the respective roles of government, research institutions, and industry in funding and building shared infrastructure.
03
Competitiveness & Long-Term Leadership
What it will take for the UK to hold long-term technological leadership in a fast-moving global landscape.
03
Competitiveness & Long-Term Leadership
What it will take for the UK to hold long-term technological leadership in a fast-moving global landscape.
Who We Work With
Built for the people closest to the challenge.
Community organisations & civil society groups
Healthcare & public service partners
Educators & training providers
Researchers & academics
Funders & philanthropic organisations
Emerging leaders & changemakers
From grassroots groups to national institutions, our work is shaped by the communities and partners we serve.
Mission-led businesses
Underserved & underrepresented communities
Our Approach
How We Create Impact
1
Identify Need
We work with communities and partners to understand challenges, barriers and opportunities.
2
Build Capability
We provide training, mentoring, tools and practical support to strengthen confidence and skills.
3
Support Implementation
We help partners translate evidence and good practice into real-world programmes and services.
4
Share Learning
We produce reports, resources and digital tools that enable wider learning and knowledge exchange.
4
Share Learning
We focus on practical improvements in health, education and sustainability for communities facing barriers.
Our Approach
Structured pathways from learning into practice.
GPN Policy and Impact Fellowship
A structured fellowship helping emerging professionals develop practical skills in research, implementation, evaluation and policy translation — with hands-on experience, mentoring and real-world project work.
Community Policy and Impact Labs
Collaborative workshops and learning spaces bringing together communities, practitioners, researchers and decision-makers to explore challenges and develop practical solutions.
Skills for Impact
Training programmes focused on evidence use, project delivery, evaluation, communication, leadership, implementation and digital innovation.
Community Insight Projects
Applied research and evaluation projects that help organisations understand community needs, identify barriers and improve services.
Digital Impact Tools
Development of accessible digital resources and technology solutions that support learning, implementation and evidence-informed decision-making.
Working Together
How GPN IMPACT CIC works alongside Global Policy Network
Together, both organisations share a commitment to inclusive, evidence-informed change — but GPN IMPACT CIC has a dedicated community-benefit purpose focused on widening access to skills, opportunity, evidence and support.
Global Policy Network
GPN IMPACT CIC
Policy, research and strategic insight
Community benefit and social impact
Roundtables, reports and convening
Training, mentoring and capacity building
System-level collaboration
Practical implementation support
Evidence translation for decision-makers
Evidence use by communities and organisations
Thought leadership and policy intelligence
Skills, tools and pathways for impact
GPN IMPACT CIC does not undertake political campaigning, party-political activity or lobbying. Our focus is on education, applied research, implementation support, capacity building and community benefit.
Governance & Transparency
A transparent, accountable, mission-led structure.
GPN IMPACT CIC is a Community Interest Company established to deliver community benefit through a transparent, accountable and mission-led structure. As a CIC, we are committed to:
Operating for community benefit
Transparent governance and clear reporting on activities and impact
Ethical partnerships and responsible use of resources
Reinvestment of surplus into our mission
Independence and integrity in our work
Registration Details
Registered name
GPN IMPACT CIC
Company type
Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee
Purpose
Community and public benefit
CIC number
17349913
Parent network
Global Policy Network
The CIC structure includes an asset lock — ensuring that assets and resources continue to be used for community benefit and public purpose.
Partner With Us
We welcome partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to evidence, inclusion, learning and practical impact.
Sponsoring fellowship places
Supporting training programmes
Funding community projects
Collaborating on applied research and evaluation
Contributing expertise and mentoring
Support Our Impact
Your support helps us widen access to skills, evidence, mentoring, training and opportunities for communities and organisations.
Develop future leaders.
Strengthen community organisations
Explain access to evidence and learning
Improve outcomes across health, education and sustainability