Social Impact Bureau connects youth work, policy and practice
We develop strong plans, projects and partnerships for youth work, talent development and youth participation.
From practice to plan. From plan to impact.
Youth work
Strengthening youth work in villages, neighbourhoods and cities.
Talent development
Programmes that help young people grow in talent, confidence and perspective.
Youth participation
Actively involving young people in ideas, policy, projects and decision-making.
One bureau, eight expertises, one point of contact
Social Impact Bureau doesn't just write plans. We collect signals from practice, analyse what is going on, and translate this into clear advice, project plans, methodologies, budgets and actionable steps. Where needed, we also support implementation.
From policy to practice. From practice to policy.
Local and national governments face major societal challenges. Policy is often carefully developed, but translating it into practice is not always easy. What seems logical on paper sometimes works out differently in a neighbourhood, school, youth work setting or with a specific target group.
The reverse is also true. In practice there are many signals, experiences and solutions, but these don't always reach policy, governance and decision-making in the right way.
Social Impact Bureau helps build that bridge. We speak the language of young people, professionals, organisations, schools, municipalities and government. That's how we translate practice into realistic recommendations, strong plans and concrete actions.
Four steps, one through-line
Collect
We gather information, signals and needs from young people, professionals, organisations and partners.
Develop
We translate this input into advice, project plans, funding applications, methodologies, budgets or work plans.
Connect
We bring young people, government, schools, organisations, funds and professionals together.
Realise
Where needed we support implementation, coordination, evaluation and further development.
Social Impact Bureau advises and delivers.
One point of contact. The right network behind it.
No target group, organisation or societal challenge is the same. That's why Social Impact Bureau works to measure. For every assignment we look at what knowledge, experience and expertise is needed.
Sometimes a project calls for youth work and youth participation. Sometimes for talent development, expertise on mild intellectual disability (LVB), psychology, education, supported living, social shelter, prevention or outreach.
Social Impact Bureau works with a flexible network of professionals in the social domain. The client has one clear point of contact, while the right expertise can be brought in behind the scenes.
Tailored
An approach that fits the context, target group and challenge.
Quality
Careful plans, strong advice and realistic execution.
Practice-led
Always connected to what's really going on with young people and professionals.
Real impact
Not just nice plans, but movement in practice.
Locally strong, broadly applicable
Social Impact Bureau works at village, neighbourhood, city and national level. We understand that every context calls for its own approach.
In a village the lines are often shorter and trust, visibility and social safety play a big role. In a city the challenges tend to be bigger, more diverse and more complex.
Still, the core stays the same: young people want to be seen, get opportunities, develop their talents and have influence on their environment.
Social Impact Bureau develops approaches that fit the local context and are at the same time strong enough to share, develop further or scale. Looking ahead, Social Impact Bureau also has the ambition to work internationally and to connect youth work, talent development and youth participation across borders.
Partners from practice to policy table
Municipalities & government
For youth work policy, youth participation, talent development, practice advice, project development and implementation.
Schools & education
For pupil participation, talent development, social safety, youth panels, parental involvement and connection with the neighbourhood.
Foundations & social organisations
For project development, funding applications, budgets, methodologies, manuals and implementation support.
Youth work organisations
For positioning, methodology development, youth outreach, participation, talent development and knowledge sharing.
Youth organisations
For structure, funding applications, project plans, board support, activities and growth.
Partnerships & networks
For partnerships, work plans, meetings, field visits, knowledge sharing and project coordination.
Six reasons organisations choose to work with us
We start from practice
Not just policy or paper, but real signals from young people, professionals and organisations.
We speak several languages
The language of young people, professionals, executives, schools, funds and municipalities.
We connect policy and delivery
We translate societal ambitions into concrete steps.
We work to measure
Per assignment we bring in the right knowledge and expertise.
We advise and deliver
We can support from idea to realisation.
We aim for real impact
Not plans that disappear in a drawer, but projects that move things.
Want to develop a project, reach young people better, or translate policy into practice?
Get in touch with Social Impact Bureau.