Measuring, analysing and communicating impact

Charities exist to change people’s lives for the better—they want to create an impact. They would also like to be able to prove their impact, especially as funding is increasingly being driven by evidence.

But being able to capture impact and analyse it in order to improve and develop is often far from straightforward. Funders’ requirements often differ from what a charity would choose to measure for itself, and an emphasis on hard outcomes can underestimate the true value of a charity’s work.

NPC can help you measure, analyse and communicate your impact. We can:

• Develop measurement frameworks and tools.

• Carry out independent evaluations and economic analysis.

• Help groups of charities to share measurement.

• Improve your impact reporting.

To speak to one of our consultants about how we can help you, call Casey Stander on 020 7620 4858.

 

Read about how we've helped charities measure their impact:

Helping Mind to measure its impact

Mind carries out a whole range of activities, and works with 180 independent Local Minds. Mind commissioned NPC to develop an evaluation framework to help it better understand its impact. We created a measurement plan and a set of tools for both Mind and the Local Minds, which is now being piloted. Read the full story >

Putting a value on sports projects

The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation wanted to find evidence of the economic value of sports projects that tackle youth crime. We researched three charities working in this area, finding a positive return on investment for all. The resulting report attracted national press coverage, and Laureus is using it to make the case to government for investment in sport. Read the full story >

 

 

Read more about communicating your impact

Talking about results details NPC’s analysis of the annual reports, annual reviews, impact reports and websites of 20 of the top 100 UK fundraising charities. We highlight examples of good practice, and offer advice for charities wishing to take the report’s findings on board, and take practical steps towards communicating what matters, in the most effective way possible. Read more >

Read more about shared measurement

Charities can struggle to develop their own impact measurement frameworks. In many cases, they could develop better quality tools in a simpler way by working with other charities and funders to discuss which outcomes to measure and how to measure them in common ways. Read more >