ICR is committed to working in partnership with diverse bodies within the community, voluntary, academic and statutory sector as part of its research method and practice.

To achieve effective partnerships the organisation aims to expand the range of its working practices by developing a network of local and international collaborative relationships with both individuals and organisations.

ICR also aims to increase its relevance to the local community by developing research projects that draw upon ideas from, or in collaboration with, members of the board, local community organisations and international stakeholders. See for example our recent project working alongside the North Belfast Community Research Group.

To date ICR has been developing research proposals with the North Belfast Partnership and with RADICAL, a community based drugs working group; with the Belfast Interface Project; and with various academic departments at both Queens’ University of Belfast and the University of Ulster.

We have developed and carried out research projects/evaluations in conjunction with the North and West Health and Social Services Trust, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the Northern Ireland Voluntary Trust now known as The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and a local Community Restorative Justice project.

ICR also welcomes contacts from groups and individuals who have ideas or suggestions for future areas of research.