Who I am
I’m Faruk, an evaluation and research specialist with a passion for turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. With a degree in Sociology and a career in the UK charity sector, I have over 17 years’ Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning experience across charities, funders, health research, and environmental organisations.
I’ve worked in fundraising, supporter services, grants management and evaluation and insights roles which has given me a good understanding of the practical realities of charities of various sizes, how decision-making happens and how best to ensure those decisions are evidence-led.
I’ve worked with a wide range of social purpose organisations and funders including NCVO, Rewilding Britain, the National Lottery Heritage Fund,FareshareUK and the NIHR, crafting theories of change, evaluation frameworks, monitoring systems, and delivering rapid research projects. Whether it’s helping a charity understand its impact or supporting leadership with smart strategy insights, I tailor my approach depending on your goals.
I’m all about collaborative, audience-focused learning and making sure evaluation is useful and practical, not just a box-ticking exercise. If you're looking for someone who can design clear MEL frameworks, run surveys, conduct interviews, do qualitative and quantitative analysis, and help you tell your story in a compelling way, I’d love to chat.
Outside of work, I’m into music, running, landscape and nature photography (I took all of the photos on this site), which means I love being outdoors.
Get in touch if you want to explore how I can make evaluation and insight work for your organisation.
My Approach
Here’s how I’ll work with you.
Curiosity
I’m all about asking why and why not, while keeping an open mind to learn new things. I’m interested to hear and understand different viewpoints, even from people I don’t always agree with, because that’s where fresh ideas come from.
Humility
I value the knowledge and experience others bring and make a conscious effort to listen and learn from them. I’m aware of power dynamics and therefore I like to make sure everyone feels heard and respected.
Adaptability
I’m flexible and ready to tweak plans and approaches so the work stays relevant and gets the best results no matter what’s happening.
Collaborative
Working with others is how great stuff happens. I value building solid relationships, exchanging feedback openly, and teaming up with people who have different knowledge, skills and experiences.
Strategic
I keep the big picture in mind but know when to zoom in and focus on the details. I make sure my work fits into the wider goals while getting practical things done efficiently.
Contact me
Interested in working together? Get in touch with me and I’ll be happy to have a chat.