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The demands for charities and social enterprises to provide more information about their work are increasing from all angles. Funders, supporters, beneficiaries, policy-makers, even the media are keen to know about the difference charities make to the people they help and the causes they champion.

We are all natural-born researchers. All you need is a sense of curiosity and a dogged nature to continue to ask questions, test new approaches and meticulously measure any change that occurs.

As the cuts continue to bite, it is more important than ever that charities get their voices heard, and one way to do this is through telling good stories. In this post, originally published in NPC's online magazine, Gemma Davidson shares her thoughts on how to write compelling case studies.....

James Lambert has been involved with IntoUniversity since its foundation, and in December 2009 became the new Chair. In this blog, James talks about the trustee's role as an ambassador for a charity, and the importance of being able to talk about the impact your charity is having.

How do your donors know that the money they give you is making a difference? The answer is that they don’t, unless you tell them. Good impact reporting also appeals to outcomes-focused funders and helps organisations to develop and refine their own strategy to increase their effectiveness.