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Many funders require this but even if they do not it is worthwhile including it in your project as it will help inform and improve future activities. Ideally you will have continuous evaluation of project activities with participant feedback through forms, questionnaires, anecdotal evidence; but if you do have funding then it is worthwhile including this within your budget and employing an external evaluator such as a heritage consultant as you are most likely to receive better feedback from participants as well as useful external criticism and validation. Think also how participants may more creatively feed into the process, such as holding a workshop or perhaps creating a video.
From Melksham Remembers
More information on evaluation in a local studies context can be found in our section on measuring impact and the HLF’s guidance on evaluating projects.
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