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Better impact

For organisations that want to understand, show and live their impact - without drowning in data.

A Better way to show your impact in the world
 

Charities, social enterprises and purpose-led businesses share the same goal - to change things. 
 

We created Better Impact to help organisations tell the story of the change they make with confidence and heart. 
 

It’s a people-first approach that blends our strategic clarity with creativity and emotional intelligence. We help you tell your story in a way that works for your organisation as it is - realistic, human, and easy to use.
 

We’ve seen what happens when impact gets stuck: the patchy spreadsheets, the great stories no one has time to capture, the well-meaning chaos of funders all asking for something different. We don’t judge that; we work with it. Together we design practical, human ways to collect and use what you already have, working with your teams to help fill the gaps without creating new headaches.
 

When you start to use impact this way, it doesn’t just help with reporting, it shapes better planning and sharper decisions. It helps you test whether your activities really match your purpose, and gives your whole team a shared sense of what success looks like.
 

That’s what one of our clients, Here, came to us for.
They’re an ambitious social enterprise always looking
to improve and look forwards. They wanted to
deepen how they understood and reported their
social impact - not as an isolated task, but as
something that could shape how everyone worked.

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“I knew that Claire & Shiv really got what we were trying to do and didn't underestimate the challenge of the task or the context we were operating in. They created trust quickly, which meant we could get into the complexities and possibilities of our project. They stretched us to think more fully about the fundamentals and (kindly!) pushed us to explore how a social impact tool could help across all areas of our organisation.”
- Jo Crease, Head of Strategy & Innovation, Here

 

That’s the essence of the Better Impact - trust that lets people be honest, stretch that keeps them thinking bigger, and an approach that helps impact take root across a whole organisation.

How it works

Discover


We start with people and purpose. What change are you really here to create, and what already shows it’s working?
 

Define

We shape a theory of change and framework to fit your world. We know how hard it can be to get the right information in the right format, so we work with what’s real. We co-design ways to capture stories and data that feel natural for your staff, realistic to collect, and still powerful enough to show funders and trustees your value.
 

Embed

Impact only matters if it lives. And in busy organisations, even the best frameworks can slip unless they’re practical. We help you build light-touch habits and tools that fit into your rhythm, from prompts staff can use to reports that don’t hijack your weekends.
 

“As people they are flexible and patient, energising and compassionate, authentic and able to connect with colleagues of all kinds. They are deeply knowledgeable about their respective areas of expertise, which is blended seamlessly and generously shared.”
- Jo Crease, Head of Strategy & Innovation, Here


Activate

Once impact is alive inside your organisation, we help you use it outwardly — in fundraising, comms, strategy and leadership. It becomes something you’re proud to share, not something you scramble to evidence.

Helping you get where you're going

What you’ll get
 

  • A theory of change your whole team understands and believes in

  • A framework that balances stories and evidence (without bureaucracy)

  • Practical templates and prompts that make data capture doable

  • A shared language for trustees, funders and partners

  • Confidence to talk about your difference with humanity and authority

  • Clearer links between your impact goals and organisational plans
     

Is it for you?
 

Perfect if you:
 

  • Need to show impact without adding more admin

  • Want your team to own it, not fear it

  • Have gaps - in data, stories or time - and need help making sense of them

  • Care as much about learning as proving

  • Want a strategy that’s driven by purpose, not just activity
     

Probably not for you if you’re after a one-off report or a dashboard to tick a funder box.
 

Why it’s worth it
 

Because impact done Better gives you:
 

  • Stronger conversations with donors, funders and partners – so you can show your value without slipping into jargon.

  • A clearer position in the market – your story of change becomes your differentiator.

  • Confidence in your direction – decisions and plans grounded in evidence and purpose.

  • A more connected team – staff see the line between what they do every day and the difference it makes.

  • Resilience for the long term – a framework that keeps your purpose alive, even when projects or people change.
     

 

Investment and approach 

Every organisation we work with is different - size, scope, story.


Most invest between £6,000 and £10,000 for a full Better Impact programme.
 

That includes:

  • Time spent with your team on discovery and scoping

  • Co-designed workshops to build your theory of change

  • Framework and indicator development

  • Practical tools for embedding and reporting

  • A follow-up session to help you turn insight into action
     

For smaller teams just starting out, we offer an Impact Sprint - a concentrated version focused on mapping and testing the essentials.
 

Start your Better Impact journey 
 

Ready to make your impact feel lighter, clearer and more connected?
Book your free call today.

Contact

Ready to find out more? Get in touch and we'll happily chat through your project or query.

01273 011087

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