Barnardos’ 0800 What’s Up phone and online chat service for children and young people has been shown by a new GoodMeasure report from ImpactLab to provide $2 of social value for every dollar spent on it, an excellent outcome for this unique service.
Part 2 of this series, unpacks the Intervention Logic, outlining how it differs from a Theory of Change and the role it plays in mapping programmes, evaluating outcomes, and supporting clear communication with stakeholders.
In the first article in this two-part series we introduce the Theory of Change, a flexible framework that maps how services create impact. It explains its purpose, benefits, and why it’s a powerful tool for guiding, testing, and communicating change.
Measuring social impact in housing helps funders and providers target services to residents’ real needs, improve wellbeing, reduce costs, and guide smarter decisions across the housing lifecycle with stronger outcomes for people and communities.
Reaching the 15% with the Highest Needs – 15% of Kiwis account for half of all social service use, yet mainstream support often falls short. By redesigning services around real needs, we can drive better outcomes for those most at risk.
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