Social impact quiz

Social Impact room quiz

Purpose and Issues Addressed

What societal or environmental issue does your enterprise address?

Poverty reduction

Community development

Employment for disadvantaged groups

Climate action and sustainability

Improving health and well-being

Reducing inequalities for marginalised groups

Other

Why is this issue important to your community, region, or sector?

There are existing service gaps or unmet needs

It addresses specific challenges in Scotland (e.g., rural depopulation, unemployment)

It aligns with Scotland’s national priorities or UN SDGs

Other

Beneficiary Groups

Who are the main groups your enterprise directly benefits?

Individuals experiencing poverty or financial hardship

People facing barriers to employment (e.g., long-term unemployed, ex-offenders, people with disabilities)

Women and girls (e.g., gender equity-focused programs)

Children and young people (e.g., education or youth empowerment initiatives)

Ethnic minorities and underrepresented communities

People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity

Refugees and asylum seekers

The environment (e.g., through conservation, carbon reduction initiatives)

Local rural or urban communities

Do you serve any specific geographic regions in Scotland?

Urban areas (e.g., Glasgow, Edinburgh)

Rural communities

Islands or remote areas

Nationally across Scotland

Do you prioritise certain demographic groups?

Specific age groups (e.g., children, older adults)

Marginalised communities (e.g., LGBTQ+, minority ethnic groups)

Low-income households

How do you engage with your beneficiaries to understand their needs?

Surveys or focus groups

Community events or consultations

Partnerships with local organisations

Have lived expertise involve in service design

Impact metrics

What measurable outcomes demonstrate your success with these beneficiary groups?

Number of people employed, trained, or supported into work

Number of beneficiaries accessing services (e.g., housing, education, mental health support)

Number of community members involved in programs or events

Environmental outcomes (e.g., hectares of land restored, CO2 emissions reduced)

How do you currently track the outcomes for your beneficiaries?

Surveys and interviews with beneficiaries

Data collection through partner organisations

Tracking program participation rates

Which specific KPIs do you measure for your beneficiaries?

Number of jobs or training placements created

Improvements in quality of life (e.g., housing stability, mental health outcomes)

Environmental impacts benefiting local communities

How often do you review your data and refine your approach to benefit your target groups?

Quarterly

Annually

After the completion of specific projects

Other

Alignment with Scotland’s National Goals

Which Scotland’s National Performance Framework (NPF) outcomes best reflect the benefits your enterprise delivers to these groups?

Communities: Inclusive, empowered, resilient, and safe communities

Economy: A sustainable, inclusive economy with meaningful jobs

Environment: Valuing and protecting the environment

Health: Healthy and active people

Education: Well-educated, skilled, and contributing to society

Poverty: Tackling poverty and reducing inequalities

Human Rights: Respecting and fulfilling human rights

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Which SDGs do your activities address most directly?

Goal 1: No Poverty (e.g., reducing poverty in local communities)

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being (e.g., mental health programs or healthcare access)

Goal 4: Quality Education (e.g., skills development, training, youth education programs)

Goal 5: Gender Equality (e.g., women’s empowerment or advocacy)

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (e.g., creating sustainable jobs)

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities (e.g., addressing barriers for marginalized groups)

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (e.g., community development projects)

Goal 13: Climate Action (e.g., reducing CO2 emissions, promoting sustainability)

Do you communicate your alignment with the UN SDGs to stakeholders?

Yes, in reports or promotional materials

No, but I’d like to incorporate SDG alignment in the future

Other

What steps could you take to better align your activities with the UN SDGs?

Collaborate with partners working toward specific SDGs

Improve impact measurement and reporting related to SDGs

Expand focus to include additional SDGs relevant to your mission

Next Steps

Summarise your social purpose: Clearly articulate how your enterprise addresses societal and environmental issues and which groups benefit.
Measure and report impact: Develop metrics that show tangible outcomes for beneficiaries and their alignment with national (NPF) and global (SDG) goals.
Strengthen communications: Share your alignment with Scotland’s priorities and the SDGs through annual reports, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
Engage beneficiaries: Regularly consult and involve your beneficiaries to ensure your services and programs remain impactful and relevant.