Impact Measurement Report: 2 Weeks to Go!

Posted on August 3, 2018

There are now less than 2 WEEKS left till the Third Sector Impact Measurement Survey closes on 9am Monday 13^th August.

Open to all third sector organisations operating in the Falkirk Council area, the research gathered from this survey will inform the Falkirk Third Sector Impact Report. Along with being published on the CVS Falkirk website, the final report will be presented to key strategic partners in Falkirk, including the Community Planning Partnership and Integration Joint Board for Health and Social Car. Last year’s Third Sector Impact Report is available on the CVS Falkirk website.

To take part in the survey, please visit the SurveyMonkey page.

Alternatively, for further information, or if you would prefer a paper copy of the survey, contact Elizabeth Mackenzie by phone: 01324 692019, or by email: elizabeth.mackenzie@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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