In February 2024, we commissioned consultancy Partnership First to undertake an independent evaluation of the Social Value that we provide for the participants, organisations and communities we work with, and the professional artists who deliver this work.
Social Value is defined as the “Positive social, environmental and economic impact of an activity on stakeholders.” (Source: Public Services (Social Value Act) UK Cabinet Office 2012)
In determining Create’s Social Value, Partnership First used a broad evidence base:
- CREATE DATA: Collected from participants and Community Partner staff during and post-projects across the year.
- SOCIAL VALUE SURVEY: Completed by 64% of the 122 Community Partners, 52 Artists and six Corporate Partners who received it.
- FOCUS GROUPS: Three focus groups, two with Community Partners, one with Young Carers and their parents.
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of survey Respondents said that Create’s work improved Quality of Life.
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said that Create improved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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said that Create’s work improved Skills for Life, Education & Work.
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of Corporate Partners said Volunteers improved their wellbeing.
The report concluded that: “As a result of Create’s work, participants are more empowered, more creative and more engaged with the world around them. … Create delivers a high quality workshop programme that has an exceptional social value.”
The sessions always bring out the better version of me. It affords me the “me” I crave.
Participant