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Open call for independent evaluators: Betsi Cadwaladr UHB
Location: BCUHB | Start Date: Deadline: 31 March
Summary:
Open call for independent evaluators: evaluation of a creative wellbeing project in Conwy and Denbighshire for children and young and their families
Content:
Arts and Minds is funded by the Arts Council of Wales and The Baring Foundation. In its second phase, Health Boards across Wales are utilising arts and creativity with children and young people engaged with Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with the aim to improve their mental wellbeing. This funding will run for a period of three years (subject to successful application).
In year one, in North Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Arts in Health team are working with Denbighshire Leisure Ltd Arts and the CAMHS Early Help team to focus on early intervention and prevention via schools in reach, working with local schools in the Denbighshire area. We are also working with family centres in the Conwy area, to support parents through creativity for their and their children/ young person(s) wellbeing.
We are seeking to appoint an independent evaluator to evaluate the impact of the project for participants in supporting or potentially improving their wellbeing.
Total evaluation budget
£3’500 (including VAT) and all costs for design, delivery and reporting
Application and project timeline:
Open call out shared: 18 March 2026
Deadline for submitting to callout: 31st March 4pm BST
Shortlisting and decision: 1 -2 April 2026
Contracting: 7 – 10 April 2026
Project commences: 13 April 2026
Interim updates/ reporting: End of May 2026, End of July 2026
Final project report: 25 September 2026
Eligibility
This call is open to evaluators who are able to meet the project brief, deliverables, and timeline. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role.
How to apply
Please send your expression of interest to: BCU.ArtsInHealth@wales.nhs.uk by 4pm BST on Tuesday 31st March 2026
You will be informed of the outcome of your submission by Tuesday 7th April 2026
If you have any questions regarding the open call, please get in touch over email via BCU.ArtsInHealth@wales.nhs.uk BCUHB Arts in Health team will endeavour to circulate a response to these queries within 3-4 working days