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

Unity House is a proposed public-benefit programme seeking careful exploratory conversations with a potential community host, suitable surplus-resource partner and evaluation partner. Pilot 01 would test hosted surplus-food redistribution without a new kitchen; future branches would be considered only after evidence and partner readiness.

Proposed pilot pathwayPotential KPIsEvaluation if delivery proceeds

Unity House is not an operating physical centre or active food service. It is a proposed programme under controlled partner discovery, subject to partner fit, safeguards, budget 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.