Event
5 Types of Data for Measuring Impact
On 21 January 2027, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This online workshop is for charities who want to effectively evaluate and measure their impact, but struggle with getting the right data.
Blog
Two simple ways charities can get more from their data
By John Williams .
On 23 June 2026.
Charities can improve their learning and impact by making better use of existing research evidence and taking greater advantage of remote data collection methods.
Resources
Five types of data framework
By Jessica Weir .
On 22 May 2026.
This resource introduces five types of data that can help organisations measure, understand, and improve their impact.
Blog
Using data to tell great stories
By Sarah Sandford .
On 12 November 2024.
One set of data can tell a powerful story. What change could you achieve with the right data, the right story? Who would sit up and listen?
Blog
Government sharing data with charities improves impact – that’s why we need more Data Labs
By Dan Corry, and Sarah Sandford .
On 19 September 2024.
There are not a lot of easy wins in trying to address things like re-offending and getting people into jobs effectively. This is one of them.
Organisation we’ve worked with
Opportunity International
On 11 September 2024.
We supported Opportunity to develop a best-in-class impact measurement and management framework and an impact report to capture their work.
Resources
Demonstrating the value of digital signposting
By Penny Nkrumah, Jenny Lowthrop, Tris Lumley, and Kavya Sangam .
On 11 July 2024.
In this report we have identified six areas of good practice that we believe are essential to delivering digital signposting well.
Resources
Local Needs Databank
On 9 May 2024.
The tool that helped you better understand needs and charity work across the UK.
Blog
How can we improve signposting for young people?
By Penny Nkrumah and Jenny Lowthrop.
On 17 April 2024.
While many young people have grown up in a digital world, navigating information online can be tricky.
Blog
Publishing with 360Giving: reflections from our Open Philanthropy programme
By Alfie Vaughan .
On 3 January 2024.
Alfie Vaughan, in collaboration with 360Giving, offers their reflections on being a first-time 360Giving publisher.
Blog
‘Data analytics use cases’ and how they help influence policy change
By Hannah Kowszun .
On 3 August 2023.
Government departments have a rich source of data, which can be used to help organisations explore their social impact.
Blog
Impact measurement for trustees
By Flora Charatan .
On 13 July 2023.
Trustees have an important role to play in supporting their organisation’s impact journey.