Evidence library
#iwill Learning Fund: Impact Evaluation Interim Report
An interim report from the national evaluation of the #iwill Fund Impact and Learning Contract. It focuses on youth social action and children and young people.
Spirit of 2012: Crafting Events That Matter
Drawing on the Spirit of 2012 learning, this report shows how inclusive, purposeful events boost wellbeing, build communities, and create lasting social impact.
Connecting the Golden Thread: Unlocking the UK's ambition for major events
This report identifies both barriers to progress and practical steps needed to unlock more value within the major events sector.
Use of Subsidy: Lessons from the Growth Fund programme on blending grant and loan funding
This report explores how social investors can make the most of blending grant and loan funding.
“Net Zero — Net What?”: Insights on language and communication in community climate action projects
This report provides insights on how to have climate change conversations in diverse communities.
The Benefits of Community-led Climate Action: How can the total benefits of community-led climate action be understood and measured?
A review of research about the wide-ranging benefits of climate action in local communities, and how projects may measure them.
The benefits of community-led climate action: A resource to support project design, monitoring, learning and storytelling
This research review summary shows the wide-ranging benefits of climate–action in local communities, and how projects may measure them.
Ripple Effect Project - End of Test and Learn project report October 2025
This report reviews Swim England’s Ripple Effect project, which aimed to increase volunteering opportunities for disabled people in aquatics.
Young Brum Impact Report Sept 22 - Aug 25
This report reviews the impact of Young Brum, a youth programme delivered by InUnity across south Birmingham between 2022 and 2025.
The Story of our Volunteer Programme - Reflecting on the volunteer programme journey from its origins with Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to HEY! Volunteering
This report tells the story of Hull’s volunteer programme, from its beginnings supporting Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to its development into HEY! Volunteering.
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