Resources
Our resources are free to use. Some tools from other organisations may entail a cost (we will tell you if this is the case).
These are resources that ESS has developed e.g. Support guides, Method sheets, Webinars, Case studies.
You can use the ‘Year Published’ filter to select the current year to see our latest resources.
Choose either ‘Resource by sector’ or ‘Resource by theme’ to help narrow down your search, or use the search function to look for a specific resource.
Results for: 2021
A guide to measuring loneliness for community organisations
This resource is for community organisations who wish to gain a better understanding and measurement of loneliness among their service-users. It was developed as part of an Australian initiative called
Case Study: Age Scotland
This case study is about how a series of support sessions with ESS helped Age Scotland set organisational outcomes and create a new evaluation toolkit for the whole organisation.
Case Study: Funeral Link Scotland
This case study is about how tailored support sessions with ESS helped Funeral Link identify the difference that they made to their service users.
Case Study: ParentSpace
Case study about how evaluation support from ESS helped improve ParentSpace’s evaluation planning – and confidence.
Case Study: Scottish Ballet
This case study is about two tailored support sessions that ESS facilitated for Scottish Ballet, to support them to set and measure outcomes.
Challenges and Changes due to Covid-19: Useful questions for analysis and reporting
This 2-page document has a list key questions you can ask as you analyse your evaluation data and get ready to report on challenges and changes due to Covid-19.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Alternatives Dundee
Alternatives Dundee share their learning about adapting and evaluating their work during the COVID-19 crisis.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: COWL
Carers of West Lothian offers a range of services developed to meet the needs of unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Curnie Clubs
Curnie Clubs is a project run by Fife Alcohol Support Services, providing peer support for vulnerable people in Fife experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Eat Well Age Well
Eat Well Age Well share their learning about adapting and evaluating their work during the COVID-19 crisis.
