Next week is the first ever Self‑Evaluation Week! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the difference you make. Share a story, insight, achievement, or moment of impact using #SelfEvaluationWeek or tag us!

Are you struggling to gather outcome evidence? We suggest asking yourself 2 key questions: Am I asking the right questions? Are my methods fit-for-purpose? Learn more about choosing & designing suitable evaluation methods ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/es...

What does “good” evaluation look like in practice..? In this guest blog for the @ukevaluation.bsky.social we outline our 5 principles for good evaluation and share real life examples that show what these principles look like in action. Find the blog here ➡️ evaluation.org.uk/five_princip...

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Could you be our new Finance & Business Manager? 💡 We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic & highly organised Finance & Business Manager to join our small, friendly team. Visit our website to find our more about the role & how to apply! ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/about/vacanc...

Logic models can help you to think about why your project or programme exists, why you do what you do, and why you think that makes a difference. 💡 Download our template to create your own logic model! ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/in...

For the past (almost!) 21 years we have been helping organisations to measure and explain their impact. To mark our milestone birthday this May we’re launching Self-Evaluation Week. 🎉 Join in and celebrate the difference your work makes! ✨ ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/21st/

In evaluation, evidence helps us answer questions such as ‘Did we make a difference?’, ‘When did we make the most difference?’ and ‘What did we learn?’. But are some kinds of evidence better than others…? Read our latest blog to find out! ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/news/what-is...

Earlier this month we were at the SCVO's The Gathering – delivering a session as well as exhibiting. Here our team share their highlights from the event! ⬇️

Are your evaluation methods fit-for-purpose? Do they enable you to collect strong outcome evidence? 🔍 In this blog our Senior Training Officer talks about how using fit-for-purpose evaluation methods can make life easier for all involved ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/news/how-usi...

Free resource sessions are back! In this series of short lunchtime sessions, we will introduce a resource and share tips to help you get the most out of it. Book now 👉 evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/resou...

We’re delighted to be hosting an event - 'the Joy of Clear Outcomes' - at the Gathering 2026! Join us and SCVO on the 10th and 11th of February at the EICC! Booking now open for SCVO members ➡️ scvo.scot/the-gatherin...

🚨 New workshop dates 🚨 Including: - An additional round of 'Evaluating Prevention’ - New workshop ‘Why bother involving people in evaluation’ - The return of our funder workshop 'Getting the best from your grantholders'. See what you could learn!💡➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/

🚨 Additional workshop date added for Evaluating Prevention Prevention work is challenging & complex – our workshop provides practical tips & tools on how to tackle the challenge 🛠️ 📅 22/04/2026 🕙 10:00am - 1:00pm 🖥️ Online Secure your place now ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/evalu...

Did you know we offer Shared Learning Programmes? 💡 See our infographic below to learn about the benefits of this way of reporting. & Learn more about Shared Learning Programmes here: evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/ne...

Join our Autumn 'Let's Evaluate!' programme to learn how to measure your impact and explain the difference your work makes. 🍂 Register for the Autumn 2025 learning programme ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/le-no...

Social media can be a good source for unsolicited feedback that can supplement other evidence.... however, it can only be a useful source of evidence if you capture it! 💡 See our resource to find out how ➡️ 📝 evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/us...

Navigating the evaluation pathway is a good way of getting started with your evaluation, or checking that you are progressing. Our new resource provides guidance to help you with each step of the pathway. 🌀 Find the resource here 💡 ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/th...

📣 Evaluation Leaders - save the dates! Upcoming meetings: - 10:00-11:30, 4th September - 10:00-11:30, 15th December - 10:00-11:30, 10th March Interested in joining the Evaluation Leaders’ Network? Learn more here 🔍 ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/s...

💡| New to self-evaluation or looking for a refresher? Let’s Evaluate! Lite begins in just a few weeks! This compact workshop is designed to help you get started with simple evaluation systems. ✏️ Sign-up now ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/le-li...

Last month we jointly hosted the research symposium ‘Perspectives on Scotland’s third sector impact’ with TSRF, @vssn1.bsky.social, University of Glasgow, YouthLink Scotland, Volunteer Scotland and SCVO.

...Now we’d like to hear from the Funders! 🚨 Do you provide grant support? How important is it that your grant holders have sufficient evaluation procedures in place? We want to know! ➡️ forms.office.com/e/gR0dzpiu6w Your answers will shape our future and the support we give – thank you!

📣 At the end of 2024 we issued our survey the ‘Big Listen’ with the aim of learning how we can respond positively to the challenges facing the third sector. See a summary of our findings here 💡 ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/es...

It’s #SmallCharityWeek! As a small charity, we’re proud that by helping other charities measure & explain their impact, the sector is better equipped to deliver the best services for those who need them. ✅

⭐ New workshop: 'Let's Evaluate! Lite' is a 1-day workshop designed to help you get started with simple evaluation systems. Workshop dates: 🍂 Autumn: 18/09/25, 9:30am - 4:30pm 🌼 Spring: 04/03/26 & 11/03/26, 10:00am – 1:00pm Secure your place now➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/event-series...

Gary Walsh, @evalsupscot.bsky.social, joined us to share reflections on how third sector organisations can demonstrate their impact and embed learning into delivery. Great to have him as part of the discussion at Perspectives on Scotland’s Third Sector Impact @uofglasgow.bsky.social

Big thanks to @vssn1.bsky.social @evalsupscot.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @scvo.scot @volunteerscotland.bsky.social Youth Link for such an interesting and thought provoking day #volunteering #research #community

📸 It’s a wrap! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Perspectives on Scotland’s Third Sector Impact! Proud to have co-hosted with @scvo.scot, @evalsupscot.bsky.social (Third Sector Research Forum), @volunteerscotland.bsky.social, Youth Link Scotland and @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

Good evaluation should be used by you💡 Our 'Acting on your learning' support guide helps you think about how you could use the learning from your evaluation. Find the support guide - which includes examples - here➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/es...

All of our networks are free to join. 💡 See if there is a network you’d like to be part of! ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/homepage/net...

Good evaluation should fit the way you do your work. 🧩 Use our embedding evaluation checklist to reflect on what in your organisation is helping make evaluation happen, and what could be improved. 💡 ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/em...

Not sure if your evaluation is good enough? Use our 5 Principles for good evaluation self-assessment template to identify if there is room for improvement, and which principle you want to focus on first. ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/5-...

Good evaluation should be about what matters. ❤️ The focus of evaluation is outcomes – what difference you make (or not), how you make that difference, and to whom. However, if you provide support or run services that prevents something, the difference can be hard to evaluate… 🤷

Our 5 principles for good evaluation can help you to judge if you are happy with your evaluation. ⭐ See our Evaluation Stories for examples of the 5 principles being put into practice. ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/evaluation/e...

Our 5 Principles for good evaluation can help you judge if you’re happy with your evaluation.💡 You can find resources that relate to each principle by filtering by the principle you want to learn more about. Try it out! ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/

Top-tips for how to use our 5 Principles for good evaluation. 💡 Our new resource offers examples and tips, as suggested by your peers, for how to use the 5 Principles. Find out how others are implementing the 5 principles ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/is...

⭐ New workshop ⭐ How do you evaluate something that hasn’t happened…?🤔 Our Evaluating Prevention workshop provides practical tips and tools on how to tackle the challenge! 🛠️ Book now ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/event-series...

Do your evaluation practices need some spring cleaning..?🫧 Join our Let's Evaluate! Spring 2025 programme to learn how to measure your impact, and explain the difference your work makes. ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/gs-ap...

Read our latest blog, to hear from the ESS team about their experiences and highlights of SCVO’s the Gathering. ✨ Find the blog here ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/news/ess-at-...

Our new theme centres on our 5 principles for good evaluation. 💡 The 5 principles can help you judge if you are happy with your evaluation. Use our new self-assessment tool to check your own evaluation ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/resources/5-...

We run workshops throughout the year to support you with your evaluation needs. Find & book onto current workshops here ⬇️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/s... (& keep an eye out for new listings coming soon! 💡)

Policy influencing is challenging & working out if you are making a difference is even harder. This workshop provides practical tips & tools on how to tackle the challenge!💡 Dates: 🗓️ 17/09/25, 10am – 1pm 🗓️ 21/01/26, 10am – 1pm Book now ➡️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/event-series...

Could you be an ESS Trustee? 💡 We’re looking for people who: - are excited about our vision - can help us to deliver our strategy - can support us as we continue to evolve Interested? Apply here ⬇️ evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/about/vacanc...

Are you attending @scvo.scot's ‘The Gathering’ next month? Find us there to chat, play games (maybe win a prize..), and sign-up for an exclusive discount only available to event attendees! 🎲✨ 👉 evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/events/the-g... #SCVOGathering #Evaluation #ThirdSector

Happy New Year from all of us at ESS! 🎉 We believe the new year is a great opportunity to reflect on your past work and plan for the year ahead. Some greats ways you could start your new year! ⬇️