Community Audit & Evaluation Centre

Outcomes

Our methods provide both qualitative and quantitative information, that can be used to improve services and identify needs. Additionally we believe that the process of the research can be as important as the outcome.

Therefore our methods aim to facilitate the sharing and development of existing and new skills and knowledge i.e.

• Community Networking -
  Improving individual and collective knowledge of local resources, facilities and contacts
  
• Skills sharing and development -
  Participants can build on or gain skills e.g. interviewing, communication, and participative research.
  
• Training and accreditation -
  possible for both participants in research and staff/agency members.
  
• Audit findings -
  are 'owned' by the community, therefore the knowledge is kept local.
  
• Solid qualitative and quantitative information, for use in ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
  
• Giving a voice to minority communities, under represented and excluded groups and individuals
  
• Evidence based practice used in redefining outputs.