Measuring Impact - Nicva
Measuring Impact - Nicva
Measuring Impact - Nicva
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Assessing the impact of regeneration projects 27<br />
Assessing the impact<br />
of regeneration projects<br />
5<br />
Susan Wainwright,NCVO<br />
This study focuses on unanticipated, long-term and collective impacts.Three projects,<br />
supported by an SRB (Single Regeneration Budget) funded regeneration partnership in East<br />
London were the focus of the study. A qualitative approach was used, based on interviews<br />
with project managers, volunteers, funders, local residents and other stakeholders.There<br />
were three main aims: to identify the main types of impact that arose; to test the feasibility<br />
of identifying unanticipated, long-term and collective impact; and to translate lessons learnt<br />
into practical guidance for voluntary organisations.<br />
Introduction 5.1<br />
The study by NCVO aimed to assess the feasibility of identifying aspects of impact (i.e.<br />
collective, unanticipated and long-term) that cannot be adequately measured using existing<br />
tools. The approach recognised that organisations operate within a complex wider network<br />
of organisations and people, including local residents, funders, the local council, local businesses,<br />
volunteers, partner organisations, intended beneficiaries and so on. The main aims of<br />
the study were to:<br />
• identify impacts using a qualitative approach, taking into account the system in<br />
which an organisation exists;<br />
• assess the feasibility of identifying and measuring these impacts;<br />
• highlight lessons learnt for organisations measuring their impact, and in particular<br />
the more difficult-to-measure elements of impact.