Measuring Community Change
How Rockhouse Community Connect tracks meaningful progress, builds trust, and evaluates real community outcomes.
Proposed Programme Targets Notice
The figures below represent our planned programme targets and aspirational community benchmarks for delivery, not historic achievements. All outcomes will be independently tracked through robust registers, evaluations, and participant surveys.
Proposed Delivery & Participation Targets
Unique Participants
Proposed target for total unique community residents taking part across activities
Young People
Proposed target for youth participating in skills, digital volunteering, and leadership
Adults
Proposed target for adults engaging in digital café, skills workshops, and support days
Older Residents
Proposed target for seniors accessing digital help, social connection, and skill sharing
Structured Sessions
Proposed programme target for regular weekly learning and workshop sessions
Community Events
Proposed target for monthly cultural, connection, and showcase gatherings
Trained Volunteers
Proposed target for community and youth volunteers trained in facilitation and support
Digital Confidence
Proposed target for individuals improving digital skills and online safety confidence
Employability Skills
Proposed target for residents building CVs, interview readiness, and job confidence
Intergenerational Activities
Proposed target for people participating in cross-cultural and intergenerational sessions
Stronger Connections
Proposed target of participants reporting stronger community connections and belonging
Areas of Meaningful Change We Measure
Our evaluation focuses on key dimensions of personal and community empowerment:
Community Connection
Reduction in self-reported feelings of loneliness and an increase in local friendships across backgrounds.
Personal Confidence
Participants feeling empowered to express ideas, lead conversations, and take on new roles.
Digital Skills
Confidence in independently managing online banking, public services, email, and avoiding scams.
Employability & Enterprise
Equipping adults and young people with CV preparation, interview confidence, and workplace communication.
Active Community Participation
Residents moving from passive observers to volunteer co-facilitators and event hosts.
Intergenerational Relationships
Deepening mutual respect, shared memories, and reciprocal learning between youth and seniors.
Our Evaluation Methods
We gather rigorous, respectful data using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods:
Participant Feedback & Surveys
Regular anonymous and guided feedback gathering participants’ views on confidence, belonging, and skills.
Attendance & Engagement Records
Tracking participation rates, retention, and frequency across all structured sessions and events.
Qualitative Case Studies
In-depth stories showing real personal transformation, confidence milestones, and new friendships.
Consented Photographs & Portfolios
Visual records of workshops, cultural showcases, and community-created works.
Volunteer Hours & Contribution
Logging hours contributed by local volunteers and Young Community Leaders.
Partner & Referral Feedback
Regular review meetings with local schools, advice agencies, and community partners.