Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0058
Link: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/measuring-outcomes/generic-social-outcomes
The Generic Social Outcomes (GSOs) Framework outlines a range of outcomes relating to museums, libraries and archives. The Framework aims to assist organisations in measuring the impact of art and cultural activities.
Outcomes are grouped by domain: Stronger & Safer Communities; Strengthening Public Life; Health and Well-Being. Arts Council England have also published potential indicators for use with the GSOs, published in separate documents.
Impact goal: Education, Local rejuvenation
Internal/external: Internal
Leader: Arts Council England
Method: Operational data, Theory of change
Output format: Qualitative only
Scale: Meso
Sourcing: Self driven, Proprietary in house
Time frame: Ongoing
Type: Framework
Used in sectors: Developed countries
Who: Third sector, Public sector
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