Charities and CICs Must Demonstrate their Impact Effectively

Many funders now require robust evaluation plans, but this doesn’t have to be overwhelming. As an experienced evaluator, I help organisations develop practical, meaningful frameworks that don’t drain resources.
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Step 1: Define What Success Looks Like

Start by being clear on your intended impact. What are your aims? Are you improving mental health? Increasing employment opportunities? Reducing social isolation?

Step 2: Gather the Right Data

Surveys, focus groups, interviews, and case studies all have their place, but they must be fit for purpose. Avoid collecting data for data’s sake! Everything should be tied back to your impact aims.

Step 3: Make Evaluation Part of Your Organisation’s Culture

The best evaluations don’t just happen at the end of a project, they are integrated into ongoing work. Training your team and embedding simple evaluation processes will help you track and showcase success.

If your organisation needs evaluation support, Research Your Way offer training, templates, and done-for-you services. Let’s chat about how we can help!