Post on 07-May-2015
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Collaborating on ImpactInsights on HE-SPO partnerships – Evidence from Proving Our Value
Charlotte Hanson, South West Forum
University of Bath &
BANES CAB
University of Bristol &
Voscur
University of Exeter & CCD
CCRI & GCCP, Fairshares
G11, GAVCA
University of West of
England & WHLC
Enabling factors for partnership
• Realistic expectations around capacity• Trust, openness and knowledge sharing• Levels of buy-in & enthusiasm from SPO
practitioners & volunteers• The role of practitioners and volunteers in
engaging beneficiaries• Existing levels of research expertise and skills• COMMUNICATION
Partnership Successes
• Better access to clients• Better understanding of service users & SPOs• Co-production of methodologies/tools• Data collection from multiple partners• Joint Analysis• Enhanced skills/knowledge on both sides
Key Learning Points1. Strong evidence of social and economic impact & significant return on investment
Examples of added economic value Examples of economic savings
harnessing volunteers addiction problems
returning to employment and training debt management issues
resuming child care responsibilities anger management
community capacity enhanced
Economic impact of the Wellbeing Programme
Impact map for Young People and Community – Gloucester City Centre Project Orienteer, P. Courtney
Activities Short term Outcomes
Medium termOutcomes
Long-term OutcomesRange of
training/educational/recreational activities
Representation in community
Exposure to substance mis-use programmes and information
Off street meetings and gatherings as opposed to on street
Reduced contact with street drinkers
Increased Local democracy/group participation/social networking
Increase in youth volunteering
Greater inter-generational activity
Improved relationships between youth and police
Improved safety and security
Increased trust, community cohesion & well being
Improved confidence and self esteem
Improved employment and FE/HE prospects
Reduction in juvenile crime
Improved physical health
Improved mental health
Reduction in alcohol abuse
Reduction in crime levels through cultural shift
Reduced pressure on health service and criminal justice system
Reduction in welfare payments and increase in tax receipts
Facilities for formal/informal youth provision
Citizen’s Advice Bureau ServicesM.Farr et al
Key Learning Points2. The value of happiness
“Happiness doesn’t depend on any external
conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude” Dale Carnegie
It’s really sorted out my
mindReally helpful
on the confidence side
Social Prescribing
Skills intervention
Key Learning Points
3. Importance of understanding & valuing the client
4. Methodological Observations
• Difficulties in monetising intangible outcomes• Value /challenge of SROI approach• No standard best fit approach to capturing
social value • Some commonalities
– mixed methods, – blended, – longitudinal
4. Methodological Observations...
• Impact assessment process per se is valuable esp. Theory of Change
• Impact assessment must be proportionate to Capacity
Partnership Legacy• Influencing Policy • Attracting investment• Co-produced tools• Research Legacy• Future collaborations• Organisational Learning