'A tale of love in the heart of the hills' from Buxton Opera House Creates. The Buxton Faun is on this weekend Sat 31 Jan - Sun 1 Feb. The brand-new production is inspired by the magic and charm of Buxton and the local area. Find out more👇 buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/events/the-b... #HereForCulture

“Evaluate your work in a way that begins and ends with your organisation. It helps you to understand the progress you’re making against your own ambitions and ensures you have what you need to report to funders.” What’s worked well (or not so well) for you when it comes to evaluation?

Have you seen the latest Impact & Insight Toolkit case study? 🤩 We’re thrilled that Young Sounds UK have shared their experiences and insights with us, reflecting on how they’ve used surveys, considered their data, and applied what they've learned to shape future work 📝 (1/2)

Looking to make lunchtime musical? 🎶 If you're in London today then head over to St Luke's and take in a free Friday bitesize concert! Find out more and what's coming up throughout the year 👇 www.lso.co.uk/free-friday-... #HereForCulture

There's still time to register for tomorrow's online demonstration of Culture Counts! 🤩 🗓️22 January at 2pm Book your space here 👇https://calendly.com/impactandinsight/online-demonstration-of-culture-counts?month=2026-01

Returning to evaluation after a break? Refresh your Toolkit know-how with our Evaluation Guide, which takes you through each step of the process, from articulating your ambitions, to collecting data and reporting👇 #ImpactAndInsight impactandinsight.co.uk/resource/eva...

What Remains? Canterbury’s Ancestors: Ethics, History & Science is on at The Beaney until 29 March. Explore the evidence, share your views and reflect alongside the community about displaying human remains in museums in this exhibition👇 canterburymuseums.co.uk/events/what-... #HereForCulture

Data thought of the day 🧐 “Data collection is a means, not an end in itself” Once you’ve collected your data the next steps are to analyse, interpret and present your findings. #ImpactAndInsight

In case you missed our January newsletter, we’re kicking off 2026 with a reminder about our Thematic Analysis Tool💡 Curious about how it works, how it can help unlock deeper insights, and how to opt in? Take a quick read here👇 impactandinsight.co.uk/unlock-deepe...

'A captivating fusion of art, science and wonder.' Discover Of the Oak, a multi-sensory video experience by artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The 6m tall video projection brings the Chapel to life this winter: 👉 ysp.org.uk/whats-on/exh... #HereForCulture

Hello 2026! ✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Counting What Counts 🎉 We’re looking forward to continuing to work with you in 2026 and beyond 💫 #ImpactAndInsight

We’ll be quiet on here over the festive period but we’ll still be around to support you if needed✨🤝 We hope you enjoy the festivities and have a Happy New Year🎉 See you in 2026! #ImpactAndInsight

Don't miss Aliens Love Panta Claus this Christmas at Curve Leicester. The brand new stage show is on until 4 January 👉 www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho... You can also enjoy the Made at Curve production of The Sound of Music until 17 January👇 www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho... #HereForCulture

Data thought of the day🧐: “It’s better to share a work in progress early and get feedback than to wait until it’s ‘perfect’.” Experimenting helps us learn by doing, and if we’re transparent then everyone learns from our experiments. #ImpactAndInsight

This week, we’re being visited by a Case Study of Toolkit Past 🕯️🎄✨ China Plate Theatre share how data collected via the Toolkit supported project evaluations for funding applications, helping them assess whether objectives and outcomes were achieved, and to what degree. Read the full study here👇

'A dazzling, family-friendly dance-theatre experience, full of wonder, friendship, storytelling, and music.' Don't miss The Magic Flute from Protein Dance this weekend at Dance East, Ipswich. Last few tickets remaining! Find out more 👇 www.danceeast.co.uk/performances... #HereForCulture

🎭 The Performing Arts are pivoting... Our blogpost shows how theatres, companies and creators are shifting beyond 'just performance', investing seriously in community outreach, inclusion, access, confidence and mental-wellbeing. Read more👇 impactandinsight.co.uk/capturing-th...

There’s still time to book onto Wednesday’s live Analysis and Reporting demo, delivered by the team here at Counting What Counts❄️📊 If you’ve gathered a sleigh-full of data in Culture Counts, come along and discover what’s possible! Book here👇 impactandinsight.co.uk/resources-gu...

Take a trip on the Santa Express with North Yorkshire Moors Railway! 🎅 The steam train rides will be packed with songs, jokes and games with the elves. Plus a meeting with Santa himself! 👉 www.nymr.co.uk/Event/santa Discover all the events on offer this winter here 👉 www.nymr.co.uk/Listing/Cate...

“Without feedback it is impossible to improve.” Having a high-quality feedback mechanism is essential for delivering effectively against your intentions and refining and maturing your practice over time. #ImpactAndInsight

We've got a festive treat in store for you next week, when a member of the CWC team will be discussing all things analysis and reporting in our online demonstration!📊🌟 📅10 December 2025 10:00 am Book here: 🔗 calendly.com/impactandins...

Join Aurora Orchestras Mahler and the Mountain Adventure on 29 Nov and 6 Dec. The latest Far, Far Away adventure for 0-5 year olds and their families. 👉 www.auroraorchestra.com/event/mahler... There's also a grown-up version on 6 December! 👉 www.auroraorchestra.com/event/mahler... #HereForCulture

Have you ever wondered what Impact & Insight Toolkit project participants say about it? 🤔 Check out just three comments below and remember to get involved👇

Looking to make better use of LinkedIn for your creative or cultural work?🎨🎭 The Digital Culture Network's latest webinar recording, 'A beginner’s guide to LinkedIn for Arts & Culture' is a great starting point if you’re looking to spotlight your work and build meaningful connections. (1/2)

'A deft political satire that shifts between comedy and nightmare.' I Dream of Theresa May is on at Tara Theatre until 29th November and there's a post show Q&A next Wednesday 26th. More details 👇 taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d... #HereForCulture

We know your organisation has some big ambitions for what you want to achieve. Describe your AMBITIONS using metrics and indicate your QUALITY

It’s been 10 years since we began co-creating with arts and cultural organisations, a journey that began with the 2015 Quality Metrics National Test and continues through the evolving Impact & Insight Toolkit 🔄🌱 (1/2)

💫 'An awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos that takes you deeper into the mysteries of space and time.' 💫 Step into a world of wonder at Barnsley Civic this Sunday 16 November with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter. 👉 barnsleycivic.co.uk/event/wonder... #HereForCulture

There's still time to register for this month's online demonstration of Culture Counts! 🤩 🗓️18 November at 1:30pm Book your space here👇 calendly.com/impactandins...

What is survey logic? 🤔 Survey logic lets you show or hide questions based on what’s relevant to each respondent. It keeps your surveys shorter, more engaging, and improves completion rates and data quality 🎯 (1/2)

Discover the hidden horrors of Battersea's history at Battersea Museum of Horrors! This free exhibition features five audio trails, each telling a gruesome tale. Drop in from 10am-10pm until 8 November 👇 bac.org.uk/whats-on/bat... #HereForCulture

Have you ever wondered if your dimension question scores are affected by the survey delivery method that you use? 🤔 We did some analysis to find out and you can read all about the findings in our blogpost: 👉 impactandinsight.co.uk/delivery-met...

We believe, “Artists for art; AI for everything else.” Work which requires genuine human creativity should remain the domain of skilled, creative people. But for tasks that are repetitive & efficiency-driven, there’s scope for AI to support, streamline, and free up capacity 🎨💡

'Something strange is stirring in our historic streets… and we need your help to uncover the truth!' 🔍 Investigate some Horrible Happenings at Black Country Living Museum this weekend! Open 10am-5pm, more details: 👉 bclm.com/october-half... #HereForCulture

We're going back to yesteryear with this share! Learn how adding experience-based questions to your surveys unlock richer, actionable insights. Read the blogpost on Net Promoter Score (NPS) and more 👉 impactandinsight.co.uk/adding-exper...

Learn the basics of survey design, audience research, and how to ask the right questions for high-quality insights. Tomorrow at 11am, Digital Culture Network hosts a live demo. Find out more and book your free spot: digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/events/desig...

There's one week left to visit the The Robot Zoo at Horniman Museum & Gardens! Learn how animals see, eat, hunt and hide through interactive exhibits featuring larger than life animals that have been recreated using machine parts 🤖 👉 www.horniman.ac.uk/event/robot-...

Meet the team behind the Toolkit! 🤝 The consultants and researchers at CWC are helping arts & culture organisations measure their effect, reflect and develop. Check out who you're talking to ➡️ impactandinsight.co.uk/about/our-te...

We’ve made some improvements to the Reporting Dashboard, including a shiny new Thematic Analysis tool!✨ It helps you explore your qualitative data without reading every response and is a real time-saver for analysis and reporting⏱️ (1/2)

'A must-see celebration of the power of lifelong friendship.' Di and Viv and Rose is on at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch for a limited run only from 16th - 25th October! Find out more about this play written by actor-writer Amelia Bullmore here 👇 queens-theatre.co.uk/whatson/di-a... #HereForCulture

CPPs, we’re here to help! Join our Toolkit demo on Monday 20 October, 11am to explore how it can support your funding requirements and evaluation. Register here: calendly.com/impactandins... #CreativePeopleAndPlaces #ImpactAndInsight

This week we’re sharing a thought-provoking blog from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social on the impact of museums on children and young people🏛️✨ (1/2)

'Breathtaking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats.' The tour of Hidden, the jaw-dropping dance-circus from Motionhouse kicks off today in Birmingham. Find out more and where it's touring this autumn and next spring: 👉 www.motionhouse.co.uk/production/h... #HereForCulture

Question - which artform 'speaks' most to those aged 24 and under❓ Research from just a few years ago addresses this question and more❗ ⬇️ impactandinsight.co.uk/app/uploads/...

💬 [The Toolkit] “is a direct link to your audiences and can tell you so much about how your projects are being received.” We’re revisiting our case study with @yspsculpture.bsky.social, who used the Toolkit to explore how ambition aligns with audience experience. (1/2)

Folkestone Triennial ends soon but there's still time to get involved. See the town in a new light with talks, tours, workshops, walks and special events. The programme runs until 19 October. Find out what's on here: 👉 www.creativefolkestone.org.uk/folkestone-t... #HereForCulture

📣 "We have seen how [Toolkit evaluation is] manageable in scale, relatively easy to use, generates analytics and has the imprimatur and clout of Arts Council England, and we have really seen the benefit of using the feedback to drive the planning of our future exhibitions." 📣

Our friends at the Digital Culture Network have an autumn packed with practical webinars specially designed to help creative and cultural organisations grow their digital skills 🚀 Take a look at what’s on offer👇 bit.ly/3Dx6Dqv

Join a theatrical adventure through the stories and streets that have shaped Blyth with Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth this weekend! The experience will last about 1 hour and takes place at various times across Friday to Sunday. Find out more👇 www.novotheatre.org.uk/whatson/salt... #HereForCulture

What can sector-wide evaluation tell us? 📊 As Toolkit providers, we’re in a unique position to share insights. Explore research, reports & datasets on our website! impactandinsight.co.uk/resources-gu...