We work with third sector organisations and funders so that they can measure and explain their impact.

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Are you a third sector organisation?

We can support you through evaluation tools and resources, workshops and tailored support, case studies and blogs to help third sector organisations like you.

Support to third sector

Are you a funder?

We can support you through information, learning programmes, blogs, evaluation tools and resources for funders of third sector organisations.

Support to funders

Workshops and events


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Virtual workshop 

Getting Started: Outcomes and Indicators

01/02/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

08/02/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The FIRST workshop in our Let’s Evaluate! programme. Learn what outcomes and indicators are and how they can help you to explain the difference your work makes.

Face to face workshop 

Getting Started: Outcomes and Indicators

20/02/2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is an in-person workshop in GLASGOW.

The FIRST workshop in our Let’s Evaluate! programme. Learn what outcomes and indicators are and how they can help you to explain the difference your work makes.

Virtual workshop 

Make to Measure: Evaluation Methods and Plans

22/02/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

29/02/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


Face to face workshop 

Make to Measure: Evaluation Methods and Plans

05/03/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


Virtual workshop 

Telling my Story: Analysing and Reporting on Outcomes

07/03/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

14/03/2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm



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