Stories, reflection and learning from the NTW partnership
Evaluation and impact
The outcomes of the programme were identified through targets, all of which were met or exceeded over the lifetime of the programme. For a full examination of the programme's results see the Final Evaluation Report.
The NTW Programme has been successful in improving the lives of so many people across the three target areas. In total, the estimated net economic impact (GVA) of the project is just over £750,000. In addition, additional tax-payer savings from a reduction in employment related benefit is estimated at £584,241, with housing benefit savings of a further £204,205 per annum. On a local level, sustained employment has increased Council Tax generation by £22,624 per annum through a reduction in non-working households.
Through direct action - advice, support, advocating - often in areas 'between the cracks' of mainstream service provision, they have generated significant added value.
Our independent evaluation has calculated that the overall social and economic impact generated is circa £16.5m over the 5 years.
What Neighbourhoods That Work has achieved can be expressed in different ways, some quantifiable, some less so. The NTW Programme has made a significant impact supporting people, including some of the most vulnerable people with nowhere else to turn. NTW has had a significant impact on the design and delivery of services across both statutory and voluntary sectors in Great Yarmouth.
