It’s really important that we monitor what we’re doing and measure the impact our work is having – for ourselves, our beneficiaries, our funders and other stakeholders. Sometimes it can be a bit daunting – what’s the difference between Outputs, Outcomes and Impact? Where do I start?
There’s a lot of information out there about monitoring and evaluation – here are some examples that we’ve found useful:
Social Value UK
Is the professional body for social value and impact management in the United Kingdom. It provides training to organisations and individuals on how to measure social value and use the data to make informed, responsive decisions, as well as free information resources.
Charity Digital
Has some resources offering tips on measuring impact including: Tools to help charities measure impact and Top digital tools to help charities measure their impact.
NCVO Evaluation: learn how to develop effective impact and evaluation practices in your organisation
NPC
NPC is the think tank and consultancy for the social sector. Its website features a range of advice on impact measurement, evaluation and data including Starting to measure your impact
National Lottery Community Fund Guidance on tracking progress and Tools to help you gather and use evidence and learning
Charities Evaluation Services Resource Guide: Evaluating Outcomes and Impact pdf