Impact in Social Enterprise Award 2021

Prior to presenting the short list to the independent judging panel we consult representatives from the School for Social Entrepreneurs, other stakeholders and social enterprises. Our subject matter experts use the following principles to screen applications. These include that the social enterprise:

• Demonstrates positive social or environmental impact* backed up by evidence (can include quantitative and/or qualitative evidence)**
  
• Demonstrates good use of impact measurement or evaluation methods.
  
• Involves and communicates with stakeholders (anyone that affects, or is affected by the enterprises activities)
  
• Clearly communicates both its intended and actual impact in the reports or evidence provided
  

^{* ‘Impact’ has different definitions in the fields of impact measurement, evaluation, and accounting for social or environmental value, and we’re open to different approaches to the topic. When reviewing impact reports and evidence the judging panel will take into account the focus area and size of enterprise applying e.g. we wouldn't expect an in depth counterfactual impact evaluation from a small start up organisation.}

^{** Although not essential we are interested in how social enterprises have responded or adapted through Covid-19 to create positive impact (which may or may not include changes to impact measurement or evaluation methods).}