Case Studies
Take a look at some of these organisations from around Scotland and find out how they carried out their SROIs.
Linkwide OPAP
Linkwide's Older Persons' Advice Project is an income maximisation and advice service for older tenant (60+) households. OPAP was first established in 2005 in order to address under claiming of benefits by the elderly people. Delivering the Project has quickly demonstrated a need for this kind of service. The SROI analysis carried out by Linkwide has not only proven the positive impact made by the Project but also resulted in a number of recommendations which will help the organisation improve its service provision.
Greenlink
The Greenlink is a 7 km cycle path creating a direct route from Strathclyde Country Park to Motherwell Town Centre. The Greenlink project is the result of a 3 year partnership between North Lanarkshire Council, CSFT, Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire, Scottish Natural Heritage, Fresh Futures and Forestry Commission Scotland...
Impact Arts Fab Pad Project
Fab Pad is a programme run by Impact Arts - a national community arts organisation. The main aim of Impact Arts is to use the arts as a catalyst for positive lasting change in people’s lives. The SROI report evaluated the outcomes from the last year of a three-year funded programme. Assurance TBC
The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed runs a cafe, bakery and an outside catering service. The organisation provides training placements for people with learning difficulties. The SROI report evaluated whether the organisation is meeting its aims, objectives and outcomes.
Six Mary's Place Guest House
Six Mary's Place is a guest house. Its social aim is to provide work and training opportunities for people with mental health problems. The SROI analysis demonstrated that this social firm makes a real difference to people who work and train there, and at the same time does it in a cost effective way which brings savings to the NHS and social services.
