
Assessing and Managing Value for Money – Lessons for NGOs – Summary
This is a summary of the main report which presents an analytical framework for approaching value for money that can be applied at project, portfolio and organisational levels.
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Assessing and Managing Value for Money – Lessons for NGOs – Summary
This is a summary of the main report which presents an analytical framework for approaching value for money that can be applied at project, portfolio and organisational levels.

Be brave, ask, and keep trying – a guide to what to consider when looking for funding for third sector collaborative research
This guide is for third sector organisations (TSO) that want to obtain funding for collaborative research with academia.

Becoming visible: Operating standards for community organisations
The standards were developed for use by community organisations in England and Wales, but have general relevance for village halls, community centres and flats, resource centres and arts or sports

Befriending outcomes (Extract from The Source to the sea)
This extract from The Source to the Sea gives examples of outcomes for befriendees, volunteer befrienders, local communities, amenities and businesses, and those commissioning befriending services.

Big Picture Route Map
This visual tool can help participants reflect on their current situation or experience of an event and to help start discussions on what the next step for them might be.

Big Picture Route Map – Introduction
This cartoon map has different vehicles, routes and characters. This visual tool can help participants reflect on their current situation or experience of an event and to help start discussions on what the next step for them might be.

Budgeting for evaluation
ESS held a peer learning event for those in Scotland’s third sector with the responsibility of leading evaluation within their organisation. This resource will outline some tips on how to budget for evaluation. This event took place on 11 October 2022.

Building mutually beneficial relationships – Top tips for Funded Organisations
Top tips for funded organisations about how to build mutually beneficial relationship with their funders.

Building mutually beneficial relationships – Top tips for Funders
Top tips for funders about how to build mutually beneficial relationship with their funding organisations.

Canterbury Wellbeing Scales
The Canterbury Wellbeing Scales (CWS) were developed to assess subjective wellbeing in people with mild to moderate dementias, family caregivers, and professional caregivers who care for this population. It is suitable for use by people in the community as well as researchers.