Join the CoWBELLS Public Involvement Panel (PIP)

27 Aug 2026

Glasgow Centre for Population Health are inviting community organisations to take part in an exciting Public Involvement Panel (PIP) as part of the Community Wealth Building Evaluation Learning Lessons from Scotland (CoWBELLS) research project.

What is the PIP?

The PIP will bring together up to 18 people from across six study areas – North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Glasgow City Region, South of Scotland, and the Western Isles. Members might be staff, volunteers, or trustees from social enterprises, small businesses, housing associations, schools, or trade unions. You don’t need research experience – just practical knowledge of community-led work.

What’s involved?

Panel members will meet roughly every six months to share insights and help guide the research. Sessions will cover topics like refining the project’s Theory of Change and advising on how findings are shared to different audiences.

Why get involved?

• Shape important research that could influence policy and support for community organisations.
• Promote your organisation’s work and connect with others across Scotland.
• Access training and learning opportunities in evaluation and public health.
• Visit and learn from CWB projects in other areas.
• Receive payment for your time (£150 for full-day meetings) plus travel and childcare costs.

Contact Mohasin Ahmed at mohasin.ahmed@glasgow.ac.uk to find out more.