We provide training in evaluation and quality which is for staff, managers and volunteers in voluntary and community organisations, as well as statutory service providers. Our service is also used by funders, to help them provide support in evaluation to their funded groups. As we are rooted in the sector, we understand the challenges facing organisations. Our training reflects the themes and issues relevant today and we work to ensure our unique courses are designed to meet the sector’s particular needs.

Our training helps participants to:

• Get to grips with evaluation, incorporate it into everyday work and use it to learn about the difference they are making
• Clarify outcomes, gather evidence and measure success
• Understand quality approaches within the context of the voluntary and community sector
• Implement PQASSO (Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations) within organisations
• Strengthen and improve their project or organisation

Training options include:

• Open courses  providing an introduction to evaluation and quality issues
• ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) Endorsed Programme of Training and Support in Self-Evaluation
• Customised training based on our open courses and tailored to meet your specific organisational needs
• Longer-term programmes providing more in depth training and support

Our staff have extensive experience and expertise in designing and delivering training in evaluation and quality and include licensed PQASSO trainers and mentors.