Innovation Programme

Our innovation work explores integrated models that may reduce waste, improve coordination and support measurable social outcomes. We begin with feasibility, partner mapping and evidence requirements before any pilot is considered.

How a future pilot could be evaluated

  1. Feasibility — partner mapping, needs analysis, and operational design
  2. Prototype — a proposed pilot with a defined scope and potential KPIs
  3. Evaluate — an independent review and impact reporting if delivery proceeds
  4. Scale — consider refinement or wider delivery only where evidence supports it

Innovation Spotlight: Unity House Center (UHC)

Unity House Center is a proposed community programme seeking pilot, supermarket, logistics, food-redistribution and delivery partners. Its planned proposition includes reducing surplus food waste, affordable community meals, training and volunteering, employment pathways, and measurable environmental and community outcomes.

Proposed pilot pathwayPotential KPIsEvaluation if delivery proceeds

UHC is not an operating physical centre. It is a proposed programme under development, subject to partner fit, safeguards and evidence.

What a future pilot might measure

Efficiency
Cost per outcome
Environment
Waste reduced
Social
Retention & reintegration
Quality
Service reliability

Interested in exploring a proposed pilot?

We welcome discussion with councils, institutions and community partners about whether a proposed pilot could have clear governance, transparent reporting and appropriate measures.