What is Impact Reporting?

Impact reporting communicates what changed as a result of funding using concise outcomes, evidence and stories.

• Helps boards and the public understand value.
• Informs strategy and future rounds.
• Should be proportionate to grant size and risk.

What to include

Keep reports clear and useful.

• Outcomes vs plan, with explanations for changes.
• Examples and quotes from beneficiaries.
• Spend vs budget and lessons learned.

Key takeaway: avoid long PDFs; use concise summaries and dashboards.

Collecting data fairly

Respect grantee capacity while keeping accountability.

• Minimum useful data and standard indicators.
• Reuse application data to reduce duplication.
• AI‑drafted summaries that grantees confirm.

Key takeaway: Plinth turns updates into accessible reports.

Sharing results

Tailor outputs to your audiences.

• Board packs, public summaries and case studies.
• Data exports for deeper analysis.
• Annual synthesis across programmes.

Key takeaway: good reporting builds trust and funding.

FAQs

Do small grants need impact reports?

Yes, but keep it short—often one page.

Can we include qualitative insights?

Absolutely—stories and quotes bring numbers to life.

How often should we report?

Set proportionate schedules; avoid over‑reporting.