Making Connections: Theory of Change for Planning and Evaluation

Who would find this resource useful?

Voluntary or community sector organisations.

An organisation might use this resource when….

…wanting to bring about change – whether at an individual, organisation, community or policy level.

How can this resource help?

This guide is an introduction to the ‘theory of change’ approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation. It explains what it is, why to use it and how to use it. It will help you:

• understand what the theory of change is
• see how it fits with other models of planning and evaluation
• decide whether it is the right model for your organisation
• develop your own theory of change.