Every Fair Share Trust panel is unique to its local area. When working properly, they consist of people who represent a wide variety of interests and services, all of whom have an active part to play in the community and who work with Local Agents to set local Fair Share Trust priorities and award funding. It’s unsurprising that clashes of opinions occur. While it’s important to encourage passion for the work of the Fair Share Trust, some areas have encountered small groups or individuals whose enthusiasm is counterproductive, making it difficult to reach a consensus.
All Fair Share Trust (FST) Local Agents are required to undertake evaluations as part of the programme. The purpose of FST local evaluation is threefold: 1. for funded groups – to celebrate and raise profile; 2. for Local Agents – to assess work done and measure impact; 3. for CFN – to share learning & highlight recommendations for future funding. Around the network, a variety of methods have been used and lessons learned which will be helpful for Local Agents and any funders or groups looking to evaluate the work they have done. This document looks at some of this learning from around the network.
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