📊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

The LER Project and its Linguistically Easy Read Outputs In March 2026, we delivered a live webinar regarding the LER project, covering: The background and purpose of the LER project How the questions were developed Key outputs and learnings from the wor...

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👇
vimeo.com/1170741087

My First Ballet: Cinderella My First Ballet: Cinderella from English National Ballet is the perfect introduction to the magic of ballet, and a fantastic family day out.

✨'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:
👉 www.ballet.org.uk/production/m...

#HereForCulture

Dimensions Framework - Impact & Insight Toolkit Find out more about our Dimensions Framework, understand how dimensions relate to each other and find dimensions relevant to you.

You also can dip back into our dimensions framework👇
impactandinsight.co.uk/resource/dim...

Always worth a quick revisit ✨

Revisiting The Toolkit and Ambition & Quality - Impact & Insight Toolkit Take a fresh look at your evaluations to make sure they are working for your organisation and helping you to demonstrate Ambition & Quality

New financial year = a good excuse to pause and sense-check things 👀

Have you revisited your question and dimension selection lately? A small tweak now can make a big difference later.

Check out our blogpost here 👇
impactandinsight.co.uk/revisiting-t...

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The Art of Transformation Roundtable Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives. We support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from the

Have a listen here👇 soundcloud.com/artscouncile...

We’ve been enjoying this new podcast from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social 🎧

The Art of Transformation Roundtable, hosted by Kirsty Lang, explores how arts organisations have adapted their business models to build resilience and turn challenges into opportunities.

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'Enter the wonderful world of Rob Biddulph!'

Visit St Albans Museum + Gallery to explore Rob's world and view a wide selection of his drawings in this free interactive exhibition.

#HereForCulture

📊 Data Thought of the Day 🧐

Evaluation isn’t just reporting. It helps you make better decisions and show funders the real impact of your work.

Evidence builds confidence. Insight drives action.

#ImpactAndInsight #Evaluation #DataDriven

Live Training - Impact & Insight Toolkit We run a range of online and in-person training events. Join us for Culture Counts platform demonstrations, specialist webinars and how-to sessions.

Curious about Culture Counts? 📊

Get 2026-27 ready with one of our FREE April demos:
• A session tailored for Creative People & Places - Weds 15/04
• A general session open to all - Thurs 23/04

Link to register below ⬇️
impactandinsight.co.uk/resources-gu...

Using Linguistically Easy Read (LER) Questions - Impact & Insight Toolkit This guidance explains how to access and use questions in Culture Counts that have been developed as part of the Linguistically Easy Read (LER) project.

Did you know?💡

Linguistically Easy Read (LER) questions and dimensions are available in the Culture Counts platform, helping make surveys more accessible.

Find out more:
impactandinsight.co.uk/resource/usi...

Krapp's Last Tape - New Wolsey Theatre Note: These settings will be saved for your next visit.

'Revel in Samuel Beckett's riveting journey into the human soul.'

A 50-minute theatrical experience directed by Stockard Channing and starring David Westhead. Krapp's Last Tape is on in Ipswich 27th - 28th March.

👉www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/krapps-last-tape/

#HereForCulture

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“Data collection is a means, not an end in itself.”
Once gathered, it’s the analysis, interpretation, and communication that provide insight💡

Thoughtful feedback helps refine your approach over time, supporting you in delivering against your ambitions.

#ImpactAndInsight

Using Linguistically Easy Read (LER) Questions - Impact & Insight Toolkit This guidance explains how to access and use questions in Culture Counts that have been developed as part of the Linguistically Easy Read (LER) project.

Linguistically Easy Read versions of all dimensions are now also available in the Culture Counts platform.

Explore which ones are right for your work 👇 impactandinsight.co.uk/resource/usi...

With the new financial year just around the corner, it’s a good moment to revisit your choice of dimensions and consider whether they still align with your organisation’s ambitions 💫

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Workshops - Rural Arts

'Kick off spring with a little creativity!'

See what's on offer from Rural Arts in North Yorkshire. This weekend you could join the Taste of Art: Spring workshop or enjoy a performance of Juliet and Romeo!

👉 www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/wor...

👉 www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/per...

#HereForCulture

The LER Project and its Linguistically Easy Read Outputs In March 2026, we delivered a live webinar regarding the LER project, covering: The background and purpose of the LER project How the questions were developed Key…

Not everyone finds surveys easy to understand; and that matters.

In our latest webinar, we explore the Linguistically Easy Read (LER) project and how clearer language can make evaluation more inclusive.

Catch up here 👇
🎥 vimeo.com/1170741087

#Accessibility #Impact

Knowledge Hub Archive Explore the Digital Culture Network Knowledge Hub to boost your digital confidence with expert-led guides and tools for arts and culture professionals.

Explore it here👇
digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/knowledge/

This week we’re diving into the the Digital Culture Network's Knowledge Hub📚

It’s packed with free learning resources for the arts and cultural sector. We particularly love their Audience Data Collection and Evaluation specialism, covering everything from digital storytelling to data driven impact.

Artists for Kettle's Yard Artists for Kettle's Yard will feature artworks donated by artists to support the Jim and Helen Ede Fund ahead of Kettle's Yard's 70th anniversary in 2027. The exhibition will include works by Antony…

Celebrate the opening of the latest exhibition at Kettle's Yard on Saturday 14 March with a free tour at 2:30pm! Artists for Kettle's Yard will feature painting, sculpture, photography, and ceramic artworks generously gifted by donors.

👉 www.kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/art...

#HereForCulture

Data Thought of the Day 📊✨

Every number represents a story, a person, or a moment of progress.

When we look closely, data doesn’t just measure change... it reminds us that change is possible.

The Importance of a 'Joint Effort' at Young Sounds UK - Impact & Insight Toolkit Thanks to Young Sounds UK for sharing their experiences and insights with us in the form of a case study about their participation in the Impact & Insight Toolkit project

The new financial year is around the corner, so we're revisiting Young Sounds UK's case study reflecting on how they've been using the Toolkit to support evaluation and learning for their programmes 🔁🌱

For more valuable insights, click the link below 👇

Archives: Events

Experience opera's biggest stories flipped on their heads at Reimagining the Classics! A joyful and bold reimagining of The Marriage of Figaro is on tomorrow in Nottingham and in Manchester on 14 March. Then Pagliacci is in London on 10 April.
👉 reimagine.streetwiseopera.org/events/

#HereForCulture

Discover the New LER Questions - Impact & Insight Toolkit This webinar is live and is hosted by Marc, Research Director at Counting What Counts.It considers the newly released Linguistically Easy Read (LER) dimensions and question bank.For a little backgroun...

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It’s not too late to join our FREE LER webinar tomorrow! ⭐

Discover how Linguistically Easy Read (LER) questions can help make evaluation more inclusive, with accessible language that still delivers meaningful data.

🗓 Thurs 5 March, 11am

We’d love to see you! Sign up below 👇

By adapting our survey questions to more closely align with the Easy Read accessibility standard, we lower these barriers, ensuring more people can share their experiences💬

Read Counting What Counts' full report on this recent work here:
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Arts and cultural works in the UK attract diverse audiences from many different backgrounds 👥

However, when survey questions are overly complex or difficult to understand, they create unintended barriers, and valuable insights are often missed 💡

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Please Do Not Touch - China Plate A China Plate and Belgrade Theatre Co-Production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome

'Fan of spoken word, poetry and new writing? Love theatre, storytelling and politically engaged work? Come and see Please Do Not Touch!'

China Plate Theatre's tour continues tomorrow in Colchester and runs until 13 March. More details👇

chinaplatetheatre.com/whats-on/cur...

#HereForCulture

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"As an organisation, you must identify what you believe are markers of high-quality work so that you can measure the extent to which your work meets your individual definition of quality"

After all, 'quality' isn't a one-size-fits-all concept!

Discover the New LER Questions - Impact & Insight Toolkit This webinar is live and is hosted by Marc, Research Director at Counting What Counts.It considers the newly released Linguistically Easy Read (LER) dimensions and question bank.For a little backgroun...

🗓️05 March, 11AM

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar.

Book your place below👇
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