RED NOSES evaluation reports provide an insight into some of our artistic programmes and activities. Furthermore, they help contextualise our interventions with reference to our mission Framework of Change.
RED NOSES is dedicated to evidence-based management, transparency and accountability. We use scientific and creative methods of data collection to monitor and evaluate our activities. As a result, we measure how our work improves emotional wellbeing, promotes social inclusion and creates more supportive environments.
Moreover, this allows us to objectively learn from our practice. Together, these insights provide recommendations on how to strengthen our interventions. Above all, they help us consistently improve our impact on the ground.
Evaluation Reports
Understanding Change
In 2021–2022, the Emergency Smile programme integrated a developmental evaluation approach. Together, team members developed a deeper and shared understanding of the impact of clowning activities. Furthermore, this healthcare clowning evaluation presents stories about how Emergency Smile contributed to positive changes across different domains. These include access to arts and self-expression, wellbeing, play, confidence and inclusion.
As a result, the outcomes help the Emergency Smile team deliver more effective and joyful missions. Additionally, they serve as tools for clown artists, children and aid workers to reflect on what happened during an activity. Finally, the outcomes inform communication about the kinds of change expected from the Emergency Smile programme.
Clowning, music, & movement in healthcare
RED NOSES set up the Artistic Research Lab to explore creative intersections between clowning, music and movement. Furthermore, the focus centred on wellbeing. Using action research methodology, each participating artist designed a research question to explore in their own practice. Moreover, questions had to draw on two or more disciplines and relate to wellbeing.
Finally, participants shared their findings as a 'gift' to the rest of the group in a closing workshop.
ClowNexus Baseline Evaluation 2021
“Clowning Connects Us – ClowNexus” was a three-year project. Its aim was to develop specific artistic clowning tools for children with autism spectrum disorder and older adults living with dementia. Furthermore, this healthcare clowning evaluation describes the project aims, context and baseline indicators.
Moreover, RED NOSES developed it in consultation with the partner consortium.
Programme Evaluation 2021
This healthcare clowning evaluation covers the impact of the Caravan Orchestra in schools. RED NOSES developed this artistic clowning format specifically for children with disabilities.
Furthermore, the report collates findings on the impact on the primary target group, their learning environments and the clowns themselves.
Evaluation Report 2021
This report gathers lessons learnt on strengthening the partnership between RED NOSES and healthcare institutions.
Furthermore, RED NOSES developed a Partnership Compass based on initial data collection. As a result, this practical tool guides collaboration between clowning organisations and healthcare providers.
2020 Report
This report covers the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on European healthcare clowning organisations. It examines artistic programmes, communications, fundraising and human resources.
Furthermore, the survey targeted European organisations since most countries faced comparable situations during March–June 2020. As a result, the report represents responses from 40 healthcare clowning organisations operating in 21 countries.
Evaluation report
This report summarises findings from six Emergency Smile missions in Greece between 2018 and 2019. Furthermore, RED NOSES carried out these missions across different migrant living facilities.
The report describes the impact on children, adults and aid workers. Additionally, it collates practical lessons learnt to inform future missions.
Clowns & science
Our work at RED NOSES is strongly supported by scientific evidence regarding the power of humour.
Furthermore, through their artistic interventions, our clown artists positively impact the mental health and wellbeing of the people they work with. Above all, they help alleviate difficult emotions such as anxiety, fear and stress.
If you’d like to find out more about the science behind the art of clowning, visit our Research Database: