Phase 2 of G-HIVE, which begun in September 2022, saw the development of the infrastructure and activities which supported METRO GAVS in realising their ambition to increase Voluntary Sector voice, influence, and representation within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. METRO GAVS used the initial three months of this second phase to conduct an evaluation and learning exercise. This was to ensure that Phase 2 built upon its successes, but also so that it was in the strongest position to deliver meaningful change within the borough. Additionally, with the increase delivery timescale and funding associated with Phase 2, METRO GAVS recruited three additional roles in order to form the G-HIVE Programme Team in addition to the Voice and Influence Programme Manager who was recruited as part of Phase 1.
Following on from the initial co-design workshop, the G-HIVE Programme Team planned and developed G-HIVE through two strands: infrastructure and activities. Both strands were developed to interact with and complement each other, so that G-HIVE could deliver with a multifaceted approach.
Following the evaluation and learning exercise, the G-HIVE Programme Team needed to understand the changes, outcomes, and impact which G-HIVE was going to deliver. Known as a theory of change, this process helped to connect the G-HIVE infrastructure and activities with the changes that are needed within the Health and Social Care System.
The Agreeing What and How We Want to Change Workshop, which was held in April 2023, was the initial opportunity to work with stakeholders across the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors to evaluate, assess, and finalise G-HIVE Theory of Change. The workshop also further supported stakeholders to continue building their understanding of how G-HIVE will support them. As a result, the G-HIVE Programme Team were able to finalise the theory of change which they would be working towards as part of Phase 2.
As part of the evaluation and learning exercise, the G-HIVE Programme Team developed the offer which G-HIVE will provide within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The G-HIVE Offer outlined what and how G-HIVE could and would deliver to support the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors, including local communities, around voice, influence, representation, and engagement. It was deemed beneficial for G-HIVE to have two strands to the support it would provide the borough:
This adjustment reflected the different requirements and uses of G-HIVE and the two sectors which it will mainly be working with.
Greenwich Hub for Influence Voice and Engagement Offer
The successful management and delivery of G-HIVE was dependent on the digital infrastructure of METRO GAVS, both internally and externally. As part of the development of G-HIVE, several improvements were made to the METRO GAVS digital infrastructure:
Providing networking opportunities across the Health and Social Care System was identified as a priority during Phase 1. Therefore, the G-HIVE Programme Team began to host two networking events per year during Phase 2 of the programme. Each event included opportunities for formal and informal networking, as well as activities to support the development of G-HIVE.
January 2023: The aim was to initiate consideration of how G-HIVE can support the Health and Social Care System within the Royal Borough of Greenwich in relation to voice and engagement. Three activities were delivered to:
January 2023 G-HIVE Networking Event Report
November 2023: The aim was to continue building professional relationships and networks between the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors within the Health and Social Care System in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Furthermore, an additional aim was to facilitate the G-HIVE Programme Team to design G-HIVE's Learning, Development, and Training Support Package. To do so, three activities were delivered:
Moreover, two presentations were delivered by stakeholders within the borough:
November 2023 G-HIVE Networking Event Report
Royal Borough of Greenwich Cooperate Community Engagement
The Voluntary Sector – A Vital link in Emergency Planning
April 2024: The first aim was to continue building professional relationships and networks between the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors within the Health and Social Care System in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Furthermore, the second aim was to launch the formal G-HIVE offer to stakeholders within the borough, with the third being to review G-HIVE's progress during Phase 2 Year 2 (September 2023 to April 2024). To do so, two activities were delivered:
Moreover, one presentation was delivered by a stakeholder within the borough:
April 2024 G HIVE Networking Event Report
September 2024: The first aim was to continue building professional relationships and networks between the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors within the Health and Social Care System in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Furthermore, the second aim was to launch the launch the METRO GAVS Directories, with the third being to co-develop future focuses of G-HIVE beyond September 2025. To do so, three activities were delivered:
Moreover, a presentation was delivered by the Royal Borough of Greenwich on the Early Help and Prevention Strategy.
September 2024 G HIVE Networking Event Report
Royal Borough of Greenwich Early Help And Prevention Strategy 2024 25 Presentation
Royal Borough Of Greenwich Early Help And Prevention Strategy Mission Feedback
April 2025: The first aim was to continue building professional relationships and networks between the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors within the Health and Social Care System in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Furthermore, the second aim was to understand developments taking place within the Health and Social Care System. To do so, one activity were delivered which was speed networking between attendees.
Moreover, three presentation were delivered by Volunteer Centre Greenwich, South East London Integrated Care Board, and Greenwich Giving.
April 2025 G HIVE Networking Event Report
Volunteer Centre Greenwich Greenwich Women And Girls' Health Hub Overview
South East London Integrated Care Board How Can We Reduce Health Inequalities Through Creativity
Greenwich Giving Update And Overview
September 2025: The first aim was to continue building professional relationships and networks between the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors within the Health and Social Care System in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Furthermore, the second aim was to capture the impact which G-HIVE has had within the Royal Borough of Greenwich between 2022 and 2025. This complemented the third aim which was to review and celebrate G-HIVE's achievements during Phase 2
Moreover, two presentations was delivered by the Greenwich Mental Health Hub, which is run by South East London Mind, and Groundwork London.
September 2025 G HIVE Networking And Celebration Event Report (1)
Greenwich Mental Health Hub Inequalities Grant 2025-2026
Groundwork London Walking And Cycling Grants 2025
To review the progress of G-HIVE, the G-HIVE Programme Team continue to host an annual Voice and Influence Conference, the first of which was delivered at the halfway point during Phase 1. To create a space for reflection of the previous year and planning for the upcoming one, the date for subsequence conferences was switched to the end of each calendar year, with two taking place during Phase 2:
December 2023: The aims were to review G-HIVE’s progress during Phase 2 Year 1 (September 2022 to December 2023) and launch the Royal Borough of Greenwich Voice and Influence Charter. An additional aim was to facilitate the G-HIVE Programme Team to understand key priority areas for Phase 2 Year 2 (January 2024 – September 2024). Finally, the conference enabled the continued building of professional relationships and networks, as well as understanding of roles in the health and social care system in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
December 2023 G-HIVE Voice and Influence Conference Report
G-HIVE Progress Report (including Welcome and Introductions)
HER Centre Chat-er-Pillar Presentation
ICS-ICB Chat-er-Pillar Presentation
What is an Integrated Care System and What Does It Mean for You?
December 2024: The aims were to review G-HIVE’s progress during Phase 2 Year 2 (December 2023 to December 2024) and outline the priorities for the remainder of Phase 2 (January 2025 to September 2025). An additional aim was to capture the impact which G-HIVE had had within the Royal Borough of Greenwich to date. Finally, the conference enabled the continued building of professional relationships and networks, as well as understanding of roles in the health and social care system in the borough.
December 2024 G-HIVE Voice and Influence Conference Report
G-HIVE Progress Report (including Welcome and Introductions)
Keynote Speech - Optimal ... not Perfect
Greenwich Giving Progress and Priorities (December 2024)
As part of G-HIVE's continued progress towards tackling health inequalities and improve collaboration and engagement within the borough, the G-HIVE Programme Team developed a Learning, Development, and Training Support Package. The role of the support package was to upskill and grow the understandings of stakeholders within the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors. This, in turn, facilitated them to better collaborate to address (and redress) health inequalities within the borough. Moreover, a suite of diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings were also delivered so as to increase the knowledges of stakeholders around key demographics and social groups within the borough. In total, thirteen learning, development, and training opportunities were enabled as part of G-HIVE Phase 2.
Consultation, Collaboration and Engagement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
During the development, establishment, and embedding of G-HIVE within the Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Social Care System, the G-HIVE Programme Team were able to deliver a range of outcomes and outputs for stakeholders across the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors. Whilst this included supporting fifty-two organisation around their engagement activities and/or their voice and influence needs, and intensive support around five specific health inequalities within the borough, consensus was also achieved around the following:
Moreover, the G-HIVE Programme Team delivered a number of workshops in partnership with other stakeholders within the borough.
January 2024: A workshop with the non-Council Statutory Sector and Voluntary Sector around the creation and development of a new Council Community Engagement Framework (later known as the Community Engagement Pledge) which will support the design and delivery of inclusive, creative, and impactful engagement activities, as well as the stakeholder relationships within the borough
November 2024: A consultation and exploration exercise with Greenwich Giving around the funding and resourcing for social isolation, connection, and loneliness as part of the development of G-HIVE Phase 3 and Greenwich Giving's first giving campaign
February to May 2025: A co-development and co-design process with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Volunteer Centre Greenwich around addressing the high rates of travel-related malaria within the Royal Borough of Greenwich
September 2025: A workshop with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and South East London Integrated Care Board (Greenwich) to discuss and gain insight on the new Neighbourhood Health and Care Service model with the Voluntary Sector to enable further transform and innovate service design to meet the changing needs of local residents and communities, as well as the challenges of the future
As part of the initial evaluation of G-HIVE during Phase 2, which began in October 2024, the G-HIVE Programme Team worked with Thomas Line Films to visually capture the impact which G-HIVE has had with stakeholders within the borough. Stakeholders who were supported by G-HIVE spoke about their experiences of the programme:
Annie Norton: Associate Director for Partnerships and Programmes, South East London Integrated Care Board (Greenwich)
Jeannette Brooks: Interim Engagement and Participation Manager, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Michelle Martin: Chief Executive, Volunteer Centre Greenwich
The G-HIVE Impact and Achievements video is their perspectives on G-HIVE, the programme of work it delivered for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the impact it has had on their work, and the overall achievements which have been felt within the borough.
For further information about G-HIVE, please email the METRO GAVS Team.