A Theory of Change is a specific and measurable description of a social change that forms the basis for planning, ongoing decision-making, evaluation and impact measurement.

It encourages you to reflect on your goals and plans in order to discuss them with others and to make sure they’re clearly understood.

Join us for this 3-hour, online session where you will explore your purpose and impact before working through the processes and practicalities of building a theory of change that will drive for outcomes and impacts.

This interactive session will guide you through drafting your own theory of change and testing it with other participants, ensuring you have a coherent approach at the heart of your impact measurement.

About the trainer

Your trainer for this session will be Liz Allen, Director of The Connectives. Liz has worked with enterprises to evaluate culture change, assess social and economic impact, and ensure that the voice of the person served informs product or service development.

Liz’s area of expertise include Social, Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment and Reporting working with large corporates through to start up VCSE sector organisations, Public Consultation and Community Engagement, and facilitation of 1-2-1 and group debate, supporting boards and leadership teams to shape strategy and services to meet customer demands. Her reputation for creating activity that delivers change in communities, and for delivering highly effective social impact measurement has earned her respect across sectors.

This training is offered as part of a project that is being funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. Subsidised tickets of £15 per person are solely available to VCFSE staff and volunteers from organisations operating in Somerset. We strive to be accessible to all so if this cost is a barrier to your attendance, please get in touch at support@sparksomerset.org.uk.