Evaluation of the People’s Kitchen

Irving, Adele; Moss, Oliver; Biddle, Paul

Abstract

In January 2014, the Department of Social Sciences and Languages, at Northumbria University, was
commissioned by the People’s Kitchen to:
- Produce a detailed quantitative and qualitative assessment of the needs of service users,1 their
experiences of engagement with the organisation, the outcomes and impacts arising from this
engagement and any areas of unmet need;
- Evaluate the delivery model and impacts of the ‘Your Future’ Programme; and
- Identify areas for further consideration.

The aim of the evaluation was to produce targeted information, in order to help inform funding
applications. It was also hoped, however, that the information may inform the strategic and operational
development of the organisation and guide discussions with partner agencies with a view to developing
more co-ordinated service provision.

The evaluation process involved: an analysis of 60 questionnaires administered to friends, 9 interviews
with self-selecting friends; five interviews with volunteers; three interviews with trustees; and six
interviews with partner agencies.

Citation

Irving, A., Moss, O., & Biddle, P. (2014). Evaluation of the People’s Kitchen. The People's Kitchen

• Report Type: Research Report
• Publication Date: Jun 27, 2014
• Deposit Date: Aug 30, 2024