Evidence library
How Involvement in Youth Social Action Benefits Young People: Lessons from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund
A short summary of the key benefits of youth social action for young people. It draws on evidence from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund.
Evaluation of the Coronavirus Community Support Fund: Value for money report
Evaluation of the £187 million Coronavirus Community Support Fund suggests the benefits outweighed the costs and the funding was used well overall.
The Women and Girls Initiative Final Impact Report
A final evaluation report of the Women and Girls Initiative which provided holistic, specialist support for women and girls.
Feminist Co-production
This briefing is a resource for the women and girls sector and to help commissioners, funders and service providers understand the history and principles of feminist co-creation and co-production.
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.
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.
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.
#iwill Fund Learning Hub: What Does Youth Social Action Do?
A final evaluation of the #iwill Fund youth social action programme, looking at its impact on young people and communities.
#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.
Ageing Better: Impact Evaluation Report
Impact evaluation of Ageing Better, using large-scale quantitative data to assess programme outcomes.
The evidence library archive
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