Impact & Insight Toolkit

Supporting Arts Council England-funded arts organisations to capture the value of what they do and gain accessible, actionable, and shareable data insights.

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Evaluation should do more than demonstrate accountability.

When used well, it helps organisations make informed decisions, learn what works (and what doesn’t), and build evidence that clearly communicates impact to funders.

#ImpactAndInsight

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How do you evaluate place-based work? 📍

Our Evaluating Place-Based Work report shares findings from a research project with 18 arts and cultural organisations, exploring new approaches to place-based evaluation.

Take a look 👇
https://t.co/0O29eKDSdC

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It's Barnsley Folk Festival this weekend! There's something for everyone with a Friday night concert from Kate Rusby, a Saturday Outdoor Family Day and Evening Showcase, then a free Ceilidh on Sunday!

Find out all the details 👉https://t.co/zCHJC0A8EE

#HereForCulture

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Evaluating with children & young people? It's its own skill set!

We pulled together ideas from the fantastic organisations we work with — because good knowledge should be shared 🧠

https://t.co/URlZhx3h4p

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There are a couple more weeks to catch John Piper in the South Country at Wiltshire Museum.

It's the first ever exhibition devoted to how his art responded to the landscape and architecture of Wiltshire and Dorset.

Find out more 👉https://t.co/6QqF9pPKDT

#HereForCulture

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Data thought of the day 🧐:

"To get the most out of your data, peer choice should reflect your programme priorities, balanced with the desire to build ongoing sustainable networks for critical reflection."

#ImpactAndInsight

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We’re revisiting our blog post on evaluating festivals this week, just in time for upcoming bank holiday events! 📅

Find out how our ready-made templates can support flexible, easy data collection and help you track your festival goals 👇
https://t.co/gRSmkasxnX

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✨'Something magical is coming to Leicester!'✨

The Spark Festival is across the city from May 16-24th. Enjoy shows, films, creative workshops and free drop‑in activities designed especially for children and young people.

Find out more 👉https://t.co/i7gsj26HIy

#HereForCulture

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🔗Book your space here: https://t.co/4VAu3cLLmw

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We're hosting another live demo on Analysis and Reporting! 📊

📅 18 May 2026, 11:00 AM

This session will walk through the reporting and analytics features available in the Impact & Insight Toolkit and show how to uncover meaningful insights from your data.

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Ambition & Quality is “about developing the best ways to measure and express what quality looks like for you.” 🧩

If you're reflecting on what this might look like in practice for your organisation, check out this resource from @ace_national 👇
https://t.co/tJlA2rMYWW

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If you're in Norfolk over the next couple of weeks don't miss the Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2026!

Starting today and running until 24th May, this weekend is the free Welcome Weekend across the streets of Norwich!

Find out more 👉https://t.co/rdUFWnxfii

#HereForCulture

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Data thought of the day🧐:

Context matters more than you think. Toolkit data isn’t just numbers; it’s stories, observations, and experiences too.

Bring it all together to start better conversations in your organisation.

#ImpactAndInsight

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'Bard veterans and newbies alike will enjoy The Rep’s return to Shakespeare.'

Don't miss The Rep's new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream set in the heart of Birmingham! It's on until 24 May. Find out more👇

https://t.co/Q247wlhhn2

#HereForCulture

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🌟 The reviews are in! 🌟

Last night's press night was absolutely magical, and the critics agree! ✨

Our vibrant, feel-good take on Shakespeare's comedy has been enchanting audiences and reviewers alike! Complete with neon raves, a feel-good pop soundtrack, and love in all its glorious forms! 💚🩷

Get your tickets now to join us for a wild, messy, utterly sublime night in the forest - what the Puck are you waiting for? 🧚‍♂️

📅 Must end Sun 24 May
📸 Manuel Harlan
🎟️ https://t.co/ytpcLpzBfT

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What does “quality” really mean for your organisation, and how do you measure it?

A Quality Evaluation Framework helps you define your ambitions, track outcomes, and learn from your work📊

Read more here👇
https://t.co/DCJlpDLbHJ

#Arts #Evaluation #Impact

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Choosing the right dimensions is an important part of meaningful evaluation 🔍📈

Taking time to review your selections can help ensure they still align with your aims and the outcomes you want to measure.

Find out more in our Evaluation Guide👇
https://t.co/ObzRuTtA0K

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'Focusing on the power of communities for those suffering mental health challenges.'

Kindred is a new exhibition on at Bethlem Museum of the Mind until 20th June 2026. Open Wed-Sat 9:30am-5pm and entry is free!

👉https://t.co/jbXVDC95FN

#HereForCulture

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📊Data thought of the day🧐:

Good data doesn’t tell you what’s happening.
It helps you ask why it’s happening.
That’s where insight begins.

#ImpactAndInsight #Insight #Evaluation

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Missed our recent webinar on the Linguistically Easy Read (LER) project?📖🔍

A recording is now available, exploring the background to the project, key learnings, and how to use the new LER questions in practice.

Watch here👇
https://t.co/c7AkLHS41Q

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✨'A magical first ballet experience for ages 3+ and the whole family'✨🩰

My First Ballet: Cinderella from English National Ballet is in Poole this weekend. Find out more about the show and where else you can catch a performance here:
👉https://t.co/EDDqrVdOf6

#HereForCulture