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Community Resilience Fund: Year One Evaluation and Learning Report

Author: Ipsos and NPC Published: November 2024
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Summary

This report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the first year of the Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which was established in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Under CRF, GambleAware has awarded grants to community-based organisations in England, Wales, and Scotland to support and raise awareness about gambling harms.

Topics covered

  • Programme impact: raised awareness and initiated support for gambling harms.
  • Engagement challenges: addressing stigma and hidden nature of gambling issues.
  • Training and capacity building: empowered organisations through tailored MEL support.
  • Cultural sensitivity: adapted approaches for diverse and marginalised communities.
  • Future recommendations: emphasis on strategic, long-term funding and partnerships.

Key findings

  • CRF supported 21 organisations to address gambling harms, reaching over 100,000 people through awareness activities.
  • The fund targeted underrepresented groups, with 19 organisations new to gambling-specific interventions.
  • Stigma and hidden harms were barriers to participation, requiring culturally sensitive and holistic approaches.
  • Training staff in gambling harms significantly improved their confidence and service delivery.
  • Sustained outcomes depend on additional funding and integration of gambling harms into broader health and social services.

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