We are Capacity: the public services lab

Public services are best delivered by the communities they serve. We’re building a better society by helping commissioners design services and processes differently and supporting ventures to start-up, grow and win funding.

This is what we do

We work with people who understand that relationships and trust are key to improving public services, from design right through to delivery.

Design

Are you looking to develop new services to improve people’s lives?

Incubator

Are you running a social venture or charity (6 months min) that you want to grow through funding or investment?

Accelerator

Are you running a small business (2 years min) and want to take the next step towards securing a significant contract?

Workspace

Are you an early stage commercial or social business looking for a City Centre work base?

This is who we do it with...

We work with organisations in the public, private and third sectors to create stronger, more sustainable communities.

Big Lottery Fund

Innovation Agency

Transforming Choice

Sefton Council

Safe Regeneration

The Proud Trust

Catch 22

Love Jasmine

UnLtd

Wirral Council

Liverpool City Council

Amberside Capital

"It has been great so far working with Capacity. They bring an objective, questioning eye to our work life and have the time and space to think through potential solutions for the benefit of us all. We can be honest with them about our pressures and struggles which really helps."

- Dr Lucy Joyes

GP Rutherford Medical Centre

"I would recommend any organisation that wants to develop and grow to work with Capacity because they have an expert team that will provide support, advice and guidance; they are also an incredibly lovely bunch."

- Carol Hamlett

Managing Director, Transforming Choice

"The training team at Capacity Lab are very experienced and passionate about Data Protection, knowledgeable about GDPR and offer practical solutions to ensuring compliance in a supportive environment. If you want to build your knowledge and experience in this area I would highly recommend you attend."

- Lindsey Kelly

Head of Human Resources, Local Solutions

"We’ve got ideas, energy and commitment to animate and transform the Park and make the Everton Park Neighbourhood a reality. What we don’t have is the business planning skills to navigate the planning and funding systems. Capacity have not only provided the missing expertise but also share our commitment to make this project a reality."

- John Hutchinson

Chairman, Friends of Everton Park

"Working with Capacity has been hugely beneficial. It’s great working with people who really get it and who share the vision and passion to make a difference."

- Karen Sankey

"Thanks to Capacity we have a contract with the local authority and a steady monthly income which means we can concentrate on supporting the people we work with."

- Carol Hamlett

Managing Director, Transforming Choice