The Beneficial Impact of Our Work
We recently collected feedback questionnaires from 118 beneficiaries over the course of two tracking phases in October 2023 and March 2024. Findings are as follows:
- 100% said going to their MC session improved their mood on the day (92% said greatly)
- 100% said that weekly sessions make them feel generally happier and more positive about life (82% said that they greatly improve their happiness)
- 96% said that participating in their MC group improves their confidence/self-esteem (70% said greatly)
- 99% said that their MC sessions help them to feel more alert and active
- 100% said that participating in the sessions gives them a sense of purpose and something to look forward to
- 97% said that participating in MC events and sessions gives them an opportunity to make increased contact with other people/the wider community
- 95% said that they have made new friends since joining the group
- 97% said that going to their MC group improves their overall life satisfaction
- 100% said that MC sessions improve their overall wellbeing
- 92% believe that participating in sessions improves their physical health
- 98% said that they continue to feel a valued member of the MC family and 75% said greatly
In terms of the New Economic Foundation’s Five Ways to Wellbeing, the two most highly rated were:
- Enjoyable activity: 99%
- Connecting with others: 99%
The other three Ways to Wellbeing scored as follows:
- Learning: 85%
- Opportunity to give: 79%
- Opportunity to focus on the moment: 75%
Click here to read a large evaluation report completed in December 2017, with the support of funding from Arts Council England. This link will open in a new window.
Click here to read a large evaluation report completed in November 2016, with the support of the Big Lottery's Reaching Communities Fund. This link will open in a new window.
