Evaluation

Evaluation and Monitoring

How do community projects learn from experiences?

What type of evaluation is suitable for community projects working for sustainability?

Our Projects in Action survey has shown that projects tend to evolve organically. Do you know of any cases of projects that have used participatory evaluation in a systematic way?

Articles:

This article looks at monitoring and evaluation, why we should do it and how.

Full Article: Why evaluate our work?

Monitoring and evaluating a local network.

Full Article: Networking Locally in London

Other Sources of Information:

• Tools for Community Toolbox evaluation, practical and easy-to-print advice, worksheets and check lists.
• Prove it! Measuring the effect of neighbourhood renewal on local people, Jun 2000, Practical handbook, free from Groundwork 0121 236 7356, NEF 020 7407 7447
• Charity Evaluation Services offers some free technical support.
• PQASSO, a practical guide to quality for SMEs. Available for £5 (or with CD-ROM).