Introduction to social impact measurement

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Understand, measure, and maximise your organisation’s impact

Measuring social impact is key to understanding the difference your organisation is making. Whether you are applying for funding, planning for growth, or simply want to ensure your work is as effective as possible, knowing how to assess your impact is essential.

This introductory course is designed for those new to social impact measurement and will help you get to grips with the key concepts in a clear and practical way. You’ll learn how to navigate the jargon, understand why measuring impact matters, and leave with a tangible action plan to get started.

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What You Will Learn:

In this interactive session, you will:
✅ Discover why social impact measurement is important and how it benefits your organisation.
✅ Break down key terms and jargon, making social impact measurement more accessible.
✅ Learn practical steps to get started, including what data to collect and when.
✅ Identify the best approach for your organisation and create a personalised action plan.
✅ Gain confidence to talk about impact with funders, stakeholders, and your team.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for charity professionals, social entrepreneurs, and anyone new to social impact measurement. No prior experience is needed.

This course answers the questions:
🔹 How do I measure the impact of my organisation’s work?
🔹 What do funders and stakeholders expect to see?
🔹 Where do I even begin with data collection?

Why Take This Course?

🚀 Demystify social impact measurement – no complicated jargon, just practical insights.
📊 Make better decisions – understand what’s working and where to improve.
📢 Communicate your impact effectively – boost your credibility with funders and supporters.
🛠 Leave with a plan – take real steps towards measuring impact in your organisation.

This is the ideal first step in your journey to meaningful impact measurement. Whether you’re preparing for future funding bids or simply want to ensure your work is as effective as possible, this session will set you up for success.

Time

This course runs from 09:30am to 12:30pm. The dates are are on the top, right of this page.

Location

All our learning will be taking place in live online sessions via Zoom. Joining details will be emailed to you on confirmation of your booking.

Price

Check the pricing in the right hand column of this page. Prices are based on the annual income of your organisation. If you are not part of an organisation it is based on your personal annual income.

Location

This workshop takes place live online via Zoom.
Joining details will be emailed to you in the run up to the workshop.

Booking information:

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Book your place immediately with a credit or debit card via Ticket Tailor. We’ll send you a booking confirmation and joining information right away (check your spam too).

Please note our terms and conditions: we can offer a full refund provided you give us at least 7 days’ notice (within 7 days you can substitute the participant for someone else).

Please only request an invoice if absolutely necessary and if it is for an amount over £500.

If you have any questions about the course or the booking process please contact us by clicking ‘Manage tickets’ on the right, then ‘Contact the organiser’ at the bottom of the box, next to the School for Social Entrepreneurs logo.