Richard Crisp

About

Richard is currently working on a number of related projects for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation looking at how economic development can deliver ‘inclusive growth’ that benefits low-income households in the context of the wider devolution of new powers to city regions in England. This includes a study of how the transport-related barriers to employment facing residents in low income neighbourhoods can be addressed. He has also recently completed research that explored how city regions can tackle poverty through housing and planning policy.

Richard is also a member of teams undertaking two separate six-year evaluations of projects funded by the Big Lottery Fund: The West Yorkshire Finding Independence project which supports individuals with complex needs; and the England-wide Talent Match programme to help young unemployed people find paid work.

Research interests

poverty social and spatial inequalities
worklessness, welfare-to-work and welfare reform
urban regeneration
housing and planning
inclusive growth
sub-national governance

Research

Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

2022 Inclusion Plan Evidence Base, South Yorkshire Combined Authority. Role: Director.

2013-2019 Evaluation of the Talent Match programme to tackle youth unemployment, Big Lottery Fund. Role: Team member.

2014-2019 Evaluation of the West Yorkshire Finding Independence (WYFI) multiple and complex needs programme, DISC. Role: Project Manager.

2017 Tackling the transport-related barriers to work in low income neighbourhoods, Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Role: Director.

2016 Tackling poverty in city regions through housing and planning policy, Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Role: Director.

2016 Community-led approaches to tackling poverty in neighbourhoods, Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Role: Director.

2015 Developing a framework of indicators for measuring inclusive growth, Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Role: Director.

2013-2014 The impact of regeneration on poverty - evidence and policy review, Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Role: Director.

Publications

Journal articles

Crisp, R., & Waite, D. (2022). Building Back Better in urban contexts through a dual ethics of justice and care. Urban Geography. http://doi.org/10.1080/02723638.2022.2142402

Crisp, R., & Powell, R. (2017). Young people and UK labour market policy : a critique of "employability" as a tool for understanding youth unemployment. Urban Studies, 54 (8), 1784-1807. http://doi.org/10.1177/0042098016637567

Crisp, R., Gore, T., & Pearson, S. (2015). Rethinking the impact of regeneration on poverty: a (partial) defence of a 'failed' policy. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 23 (3), 167-187. http://doi.org/10.1332/175982715X14443317211905

Crisp, R., Eadson, W., Cole, I., Dayson, C., Escott, K., Fothergill, S., ... Robinson, D. (2015). Election commentaries. People, Place and Policy, 9 (1), 65-89. http://doi.org/10.3351/ppp.0009.0001.0005

Crisp, R. (2013). ‘Communities with oomph’? Exploring the potential for stronger social ties to revitalise disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 31 (2), 324-339. http://doi.org/10.1068/c11122

Crisp, R. (2012). Conceptualising local approaches to tackling worklessness through neoliberal frameworks : the New Deal for Communities Programme as classic 'flanking strategy'. Space and Polity, 16 (2), 233-251. http://doi.org/10.1080/13562576.2012.725583

Purdam, K., & Crisp, R. (2009). Measuring the impact of community engagement on policy making in the UK: a local case study. Journal of Civil Society, 5 (2), 169-186. http://doi.org/10.1080/17448680903162710

Book chapters

Lupton, R., & Crisp, R. (2018). Regeneration redux? What (if anything) can we learn from New Labour? In Needham, C., Heins, E., & Rees, J. (Eds.) Analysis and debate in social policy. (pp. 209-228). Bristol: Policy Press: http://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv3hh50d

Crisp, R., & Powell, R. (2017). Youth unemployment, interdependence and power: tensions and resistance within an alternative, 'co-produced' employment programme. In Bevir, M., McKee, K., & Matthews, P. (Eds.) Decentring urban governance: Narratives, resistance and contestation. (pp. 38-64). Abingdon: Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/Decentring-Urban-Governance-Narratives-Resistance-and-Contestation/Bevir-McKee-Matthews/p/book/9781138229372

Reports

Crisp, R., & Sanderson, E. (2022). Bolsover skills audit. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2022.3958799715

Batty, E., Crisp, R., Gilbertson, J., Martin, P., Pardoe, J., Parkes, S., ... Wilson, I. (2021). Working well early help annual report 2021. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2021.1032611143

Wilson, I., & Crisp, R. (2021). West Yorkshire finding independence: an impact and value for money assessment. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/west-yorkshire-finding-independence-an-impact-and-value-for-money-assessment

Crisp, R., Gilbertson, J., Sanderson, E., & Woodward, A. (2021). Just in Time Evaluation Report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2021.8979011579

Beatty, C., Crisp, R., & Gore, T. (2020). Co-design in the WorkingWin programme: good practice and learning. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2020.8326265687

Crisp, R., & Waite, D. (2020). Inclusive growth under a COVID-19 recovery. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/inclusive-growth-under-a-covid-19-recovery

Batty, E., Ceolta-Smith, J., Crisp, R., Gilbertson, J., Martin, P., Parkes, S., ... Scullion, L. (2020). Working Well Early Help: annual report 2020. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2021.4065181353

Crisp, R., Fletcher, D., Parr, S., & Wilson, I. (2020). West-Yorkshire Finding Independence (WY-FI): Effectiveness, outcomes and impact - Final evaluation report 2020. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/west-yorkshire-finding-independence-wy-fi-effectiveness-outcomes-and-impact---final-evaluation

Archer, T., Crisp, R., Ferrari, E., Green, S., Mccarthy, L., Moore, T., ... Sacranie, H. (2019). Scaling up social lettings? Scope, impact and barriers. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/scaling-up-social-lettings-scope-impact-and-barriers

Crisp, R., Ferrari, E., Fothergill, S., Gore, T., & Wells, P. (2019). Strong economies, better places. London: Labour. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/strong-economies-better-places

Crisp, R., Damm, C., Green, A., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., & Wells, P. (2018). Talent Match Evaluation: Progression to Employment. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2018.3322694645

Crisp, R., Ferrari, E., Gore, T., Green, S., Mccarthy, L., Rae, A., ... Stevens, M. (2018). Tackling transport-related barriers to employment in low-income neighbourhoods. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Crisp, R., Gore, T., & Mccarthy, L. (2017). Addressing transport barriers to work in low income neighbourhoods: A review of evidence and practice. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2017.3465773384

Crisp, R., Cole, I., Eadson, W., Ferrari, E., Powell, R., & While, A. (2017). Tackling poverty through housing and planning policy in city regions. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/tackling-poverty-through-housing-and-planning-policy-in-city-regions

While, A., Gore, T., Eadson, W., & Crisp, R. (2016). Major development projects: connecting people in poverty to jobs. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. http://www.jrf.org.uk/

Rae, A., Hamilton, R., Crisp, R., & Powell, R. (2016). Overcoming deprivation and disconnection in UK cities. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/overcoming-deprivation-and-disconnection-in-uk-cities

Rae, A., Hamilton, R., Crisp, R., & Powell, R. (2016). Overcoming deprivation and disconnection in UK cities - summary. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/overcoming-deprivation-and-disconnection-in-uk-cities---summary

Crisp, R., Mccarthy, L., Parr, S., Pearson, S., & Berry, N. (2016). Community-led approaches to reducing poverty in neighbourhoods: a review of evidence and practice. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/community-led-approaches-to-reducing-poverty-in-neighbourhoods-a-review-of-evidence-and-practice

Crisp, R., Eadson, W., & While, A. (2016). Tackling poverty through housing and planning policy in city regions. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/tackling-poverty-housing-planning-city-regions.pdf

Beatty, C., Crisp, R., & Gore, T. (2016). An inclusive growth monitor for measuring the relationship between poverty and growth. Sheffield: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/an-inclusive-growth-monitor-for-measuring-the-relationship-between-poverty-and-growth

Beatty, C., Gore, T., & Crisp, R. (2016). Inclusive growth monitor: Technical notes. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/inclusive-growth-monitor-technical-notes

Batty, E., Crisp, R., Green, S., Platts-Fowler, D., & Robinson, D. (2016). Whole household key worker interventions: Learning from Sheffield. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/whole-household-key-worker-interventions-learning-from-sheffield

Powell, R., Bashir, N., Crisp, R., & Parr, S. (2015). Talent Match Case Study Theme Report: Mental health and well-being. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/talent-match-case-study-theme-report-mental-health-and-well-being

Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Powell, R., & Atfield, G. (2014). Talent Match case study theme report : "A challenge to the status quo" : early experiences of involving young people in the Talent Match programme. Big Lottery Fund. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/talent-match-case-study-theme-report---a-challenge-to-the-status-quo-early-experiences