The Evaluator is delighted to be working with a new client, Hurst Farm. Based in the Darbyshire Dales, this project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project has a focus on improving the natural assets of the Hurst Farm woodland and will connect together the known heritage features for the benefit of […]
The Evaluator is delighted to be working with a new client, We Invented the Weekend. You can see more about them on this link. We Invented the Weekend is ‘The festival of free time’ and we are looking forward to working together at this high profile and exciting event. The festival is taking place on […]
At The Evaluator, we have always had a clear idea of what we do and why we do it. In 2024, we have clearly defined that with a statement of values. The values represent who we are at heart, and what we do for our clients, as well as underpinning all of our work. What […]
30th April – 4th May – Trees turn Green Again After the bare, browns of winter trees, now is the time that they begin to regain their green colours. Have a look at Werner’s colours: https://www.c82.net/werner/#greens. These colours of nature were used by Charles Darwin, so he could be certain that the green he described, […]
New Client: Creative Vision We are excited to announce we’re evaluating a project with Creative Vision that delves into the rich oral history and heritage of Indian restaurants and the vibrant Bangladeshi community in the UK. Working in Luton, the project aims to capture the experiences of chefs, owners and community members who contributed to […]
At The Evaluator we recognise the value of collecting qualitative information for our evaluations. We take pride in capturing the genuine impact our projects or organisations have on individuals through hearing about their experiences in their own words. The questions we ask are often simple and open to encourage individuals to speak honestly and let […]
What are the Indices of Multiple Deprivation? If you have ever read one of our reports, you’ll likely see reference to something called the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, or ‘IMD’. We use the IMD as a powerful tool to analyse and understand the barriers and socio-economic status of audiences, participants, and volunteers. We use postcodes […]
72 Seasons – February Did you know that being outside and simply noticing nature can significantly enhance our well-being? However, with the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we can easily fall out of the habit of spending time in nature. What if you don’t have any time? You might be a busy […]
In December 2023, The Evaluator worked with Pendle Borough Council to revitalize their Creativity and Cultural Strategy. We pulled together data across various themes and subsequently organised and conducted two workshops. These sessions played a pivotal role in refining existing concepts and co-creating an effective action plan for strategy implementation. Kerry, representing Pendle Council, had […]
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on how grateful we are to work with such outstanding clients, providing evaluation and data analysis services throughout the year. It has been our pleasure to have been involved in some of the world-changing positive projects our clients have been working on. In the spirit of […]