Building a framework that measures what matters
We start every evaluation by working with you to design or refine your theory of change or logic model. This collaborative process brings together you, your stakeholders, and beneficiaries to clearly set out the rationale for your programme or intervention, ensuring it meets recognised standards such as Nesta’s Standards of Evidence.
Once we understand your ambitions, we create a robust evaluation framework. Together, we agree research questions and select the most appropriate methods to assess process, outcomes, and impact. We focus on indicators that are practical, relevant, and objective resulting in clear evidence you can trust to inform future decision making.
Stakeholder engagement is at the heart of our work. We make sure the voices of those who matter most including participants and delivery teams are heard, using co-production and co-design techniques such as peer research, 360-degree case studies, and ethnographic methods that bring lived experience into evaluation.
Our approach is developmental, helping you reflect on emerging insights and adapt delivery in real time. This is especially valuable in formative evaluations, where being responsive to changes in policy, funding, or delivery context is essential.
Turning findings into impact
We apply a wide range of analytical techniques, from outcome and impact analysis to thematic and economic evaluation. Methods such as Social Return on Investment and cost-benefit analysis help capture both the economic and social value of your work.
Findings are presented in accessible, engaging formats including dashboards, infographics, and interactive spreadsheets so they are easy to understand and act on. We work with you to frame clear, practical recommendations in the context of current policy and delivery environments, helping you use your evidence to influence decisions, secure support, and more easily and reliably replicate or scale what works.
Meet our expert team
Published reports from some of our evaluation projects
Get in touch
For more information on our work or how we can help with your next evaluation, please contact us at info@rocketsciencelab.co.uk.
