Consultation, Evaluation & Facilitation Services

Food Matters uses a participatory approach to evaluation.  That means we focus less on numbers of social media likes, or the number of participants at an event and more about impact on the individual or the community.   

Participatory evaluation uses visually engaging, interactive individual and group activities and tools that help participants feel less inhibited about sharing their experiences and expressing their feelings.  We co-produce the evaluation framework with participants to ensure that we are evaluating what’s important to them and that the process is accessible and appropriate. 

We use a mix of different methods incorporating quantitative and qualitative appraisal of evidence. This includes: 

• data analysis  
• historical comparison / back casting 
• documentary research 
• interviews with key stakeholders 
• questionnaire surveys 
• facilitated participatory workshops. 

We work with a wide variety of organisations and businesses, local authorities, food groups and partnerships, school children, young adults, and members of the public – and the specific approach we adopt is determined by the needs of the group.