Description

In the lead up to London Challenge Poverty Week, join us to look at how to identify and frame the data you collect, alongside external data sources, to present a case and influence change.

Small charities and community organisations are capturing useful data all the time. So are local authorities, national government, big charities and companies. Both our own data and that of others can help us draw insights into people's circumstances and enable us to advocate for change or campaign for vital resources to meet need. We'll help you explore both internal and external data that could help build your case.

We'll look at examples of organisations that are doing this and help you to think about how you can use stories from your work, backed up with your quantitative data and external data, to advocate for change for your community.

This session will cover

In this free session for beginners, we will think about:
* who are the change makers that you want to influence?
* what qualitative data do you collect in your organisation already, that might help shape your argument?
* how could you sensitively use lived experience to emotionally connect your audience to your message?
* which external datasets might add weight to your local voice?
* which free/low cost tools and resources could your organisation make use of, to collect and visualise this data?

Am I eligible for this course?

Priority for this course will be given to 4in10 Network Members and Trust for London funded small charities and community organisations working in London.

Is this course for me?

This course is for staff, trustees or volunteers of small charities or community organisations working in London who are getting started on their data and digital journey and want to better collect, analyse and present data to influence change.

Course format

Online interactive group training

This is an online interactive live training session. You'll take part in multiple interactive exercises. These may include breakout room discussions, use of collaborative tools and polls or quizzes. You'll be asked to complete individual tasks online or offline, which may include peer-group feedback. You may also be asked to complete a task before or after the session.

We're trying our best to give you a good classroom experience. Please join with video and bring your ideas, creativity, and challenges to share.

Trainer/s

Karen McLean is a Superhighways Data Support Adviser, helping small charities and community groups gain essential digital and data skills backed by the right tech to achieve their goals.

Clare Chamberlain has worked in various roles at London based CVS organisations since 2008 and joined Superhighways in June 2020. She is a Data Support Adviser, helping small charities and community groups to better use the data they collect when supporting communities, to clearly share the story of their work.

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