Funding and data links

Selected external sources which may be useful to your organisation

Charities Evaluation Services
Charities Evaluation Services provides support and advice on quality and evaluation systems for the voluntary sector. The CES have excellent publications about all aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation including guidance on evidencing quality and outcomes in the climate of change.
 
The London Benchmarking Group
The London Benchmarking Group (LBG) is a group of over 100 companies who work together to measure Corporate Community Investment (CCI). They have a number of publications about measuring the outcomes and effectiveness of community programmes.
 
New Philanthropy Capital
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) is a consultancy and think tank focussed on helping funders and charities to achieve greater impact. NPC have a variety of reports, tools and events to support charities and funders on how to measure impact.
 
Outcomes Star
The Outcomes Star is a widely used tool for supporting and measuring change when working with vulnerable people.
 
The Social Return on Investment Network
The Social Return on Investment Network has a range of publications and training available to assist organisations to measure the broader implications and value of their work.