Resources

South West Museum Development Programme

Effective Evaluation Planning

A ten point guide to effective evaluation planning which will help with writing funding applications.

Effective Evaluation – Getting Started

This resource takes you through the basics of evaluation explaining why evaluation is important for museums.

Evidence Based Case for Funding

A guide on how to build an evidence-based case for funding applications.

Example Evaluation Plan

This example evaluation plan from a dementia awareness project will help you when it comes to projects and funding applications.

Case Study – ‘Breaking the Cycle’ The Wilson

A case study from one of our Green Grant award holders on how they engaged a range of young people with fast fashion.

Case Study – ‘Small Change’ Richard Jefferies Museum

A case study from one of our Green Grant award holders on how they encouraged all members of their community to make a small change for the climate.

Case Study – ‘Greening the Museum’ REME

A case study from one of our Green Grant award holders on how they created a wildlife garden for their museum.

Case Study – ‘Our Landscape’ Chippenham Museum

A case study from one of our Green Grant award holders on how they engaged teenagers and young people with the climate crisis.

Case Study – Bath’s Underground History Unlocked by Volunteers

A case study on increasing volunteer numbers at the Museum of Bath Stone, through a specialist programme including a range of volunteer roles.