Understanding the Social Impact of Heritage

Have you ever wanted to explore the social value of your heritage project but not been sure how to go about it? For any organisation wanting to demonstrate the impact of a heritage site or activity, these pages provide:

  • Existing research that shows the value of heritage to society
  • A set of indicators you can use to explore the social impact of your work
  • Data collection methods for gathering evidence of your project's social impact
  • Case studies that illustrate how to use this resource

6 Areas of Social Impact

When understanding the impact of heritage on people's lives, we consider 6 areas where heritage sites and activities make a difference. For each area, we have outlined:

  • What we already know from existing research
  • What you could find out about the impact of your own organisation's work

Data Collection Methods Toolkit

Heritage projects and activities vary significantly in size, scope, and resources. Explore the methods suggested here to find an approach that fits your project and evaluation plans.

Case Studies