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There are excellent resources available locally, nationally and internationally that can help you with your evaluation needs.

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Evaluation planning tool

This template sets out the key elements to consider when planning your evaluation.

  • Plan

Assess tools - questions to ask before you start an evaluation

This toolkit help you consider the most important questions for an evaluation. It includes how to decide when evaluations are needed, what resources are needed, and checking if you're conducting an evaluation or research.

  • Assess

WHO evaluation practice handbook

Practical guidance for preparing for and conducting evaluations. This guide also covers using evaluation results and recommendations. Published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Magenta Book

Developed by HM Treasury to provide guidance on what to consider when designing an evaluation. The Magenta Book is written for…

Standards of evidence guide

This guidance explains what people mean when they say “higher standard of evidence” and to signpost you to more information.

Social Value UK's guide to social return on investment (SROI)

A framework for measuring, managing and accounting for the social value or social impact of your evaluations.

Sample register of evaluation projects

A template spreadsheet for registering and recording details of evaluation projects.

Sample quality assurance checklist

A checklist template for recording quality assurance of your evaluation.

NPC evaluation tools, resources and training

Guides, blog posts and resources that help you measure impacts and carry out an evaluation. NPC also offers training, independent measurement and evaluation services.

Evaluation guides and reports selected by NCVO

A selection of service evaluation related guides and reports put together by NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations).