People Engaged
A programme-level participation indicator for community events, workshops, conversations and activities.
OUR IMPACT
Measuring what matters.
We believe meaningful community work should create opportunities that can be understood, measured and improved. Our impact is centred on participation, empowerment, connection, opportunity and partnership.
IMPACT
Participation • Progress • Opportunity
OUR APPROACH TO IMPACT
Beyond activity. Towards change.
Impact is not simply about how many activities take place. It is about what people gain from participating and what changes as a result.
We therefore look at participation, confidence, knowledge, connections, access to opportunity, partnerships and longer-term community outcomes.
As SHOFT projects develop, these measures can help us understand what is working, where more support is needed and how future programmes can become stronger.
PEOPLE FIRST
Measuring meaningful participation
IMPACT INDICATORS
What we seek to measure.
These indicators provide a framework for understanding the reach and potential outcomes of SHOFT's projects. Figures should be updated as verified programme data becomes available.
Learning Opportunities
Intended opportunities for education, awareness, mentoring and knowledge exchange.
Mentoring Connections
A measure designed to track meaningful mentorship and guidance relationships.
Community Activities
A framework for measuring workshops, discussions, exhibitions and engagement activities.
Strategic Partnerships
Measuring collaboration with organisations, institutions, businesses and community stakeholders.
Wider Reach
An indicative measure of wider audience engagement through media, storytelling, digital content and public events.
OUTCOME AREAS
The difference we seek to make.
Our projects are designed around outcomes that matter to individuals, communities and partners.
Greater Confidence
Helping participants develop confidence, voice and the ability to take part in conversations and opportunities.
Better Awareness
Increasing access to information, education and perspectives that can support informed decision-making.
Stronger Connections
Creating opportunities for people to meet, build relationships, exchange knowledge and strengthen community networks.
Greater Opportunity
Connecting people with pathways into entrepreneurship, mentoring, education, participation and collaboration.
Cultural Understanding
Supporting cultural expression and dialogue that can encourage belonging, understanding and cohesion.
Positive Change
Supporting longer-term behavioural, social and community changes through sustained engagement and partnership.
Empowering people to shape their futures.
Through projects such as EM3RGE, Igniting Dreams and The Inside View with Nana, SHOFT creates platforms for learning, dialogue, mentorship, enterprise and personal development.
Strengthening connections.
Through cultural initiatives, community engagement and strategic partnerships, we seek to strengthen relationships and create opportunities for communities to connect and collaborate.
MEASURING PROGRESS
Listen. Measure. Improve.
Good impact measurement begins with listening to the people involved. We can use participant feedback, attendance, engagement, referrals, partnerships and outcome measures to understand what difference our work makes.
As projects mature, verified results can be added to this page to provide a transparent picture of progress.
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Participation
Feedback
Confidence
Knowledge
Connections
Referrals
Partnerships
Opportunity
Long-Term Change
SHAPING OUR FUTURES TOGETHER
Impact starts with people.
Whether you want to participate, support our work, develop a partnership or contribute your expertise, you can help us create meaningful opportunities for people and communities.