Our impact

Measure the difference, not just the attendance.

Purple Elm wants to understand whether its support makes a meaningful practical difference for the people it reaches.

Initial project targets

Clear aims for the work ahead

The figures below are project targets and planned activity, not historic achievements.

People we aim to support100–150

Individual appointments during the initial project.

Community sessions planned6–10

Accessible information sessions for community members.

Survey target75%+

Target for clients reporting greater understanding and confidence.

Measuring what matters

We will listen for practical change.

Where clients consent, Purple Elm intends to record issues, actions and outcomes so the team can learn and improve.

The aim is to see whether people understand their position more clearly and feel more confident about their next step — not simply to count activity.

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Financial issues identified

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Actions agreed

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Tax returns completed where appropriate

04

HMRC enquiries addressed

05

Benefit calculations explained

06

Important deadlines identified or met

07

Specialist referrals completed

08

Increased understanding

09

Increased financial confidence

10

Participant feedback

From consultation to action

What people told us is shaping what we will deliver.

≈130People consulted through initial community conversations
NeedFinancial literacy and affordability of professional support
BarriersCost, confidence, complexity, language, digital access and official correspondence
ResponseOne-to-one support, financial education, workshops, practical help and appropriate referrals
OutcomeBetter understanding, greater confidence, earlier action and improved resilience

Shaped with our community

Learning will not stop with the initial conversations.

As delivery develops, participants, volunteers and community partners will continue to help shape Purple Elm’s work.

Participant feedbackShort surveysConversations after sessionsCommunity partner feedbackVolunteer involvementSuggestions for future workshop topicsReview of recurring issues