Department for Culture Media and Sport
evaluation of the cultural pathfinder programme
We contracted De Montfort University, Leicester to evaluate the Cultural Pathfinders programme, a two-year pilot which ended in March 2007.
The programme was commissioned by DCMS and the Local Government Association to explore the ways in which cultural services can meet the priority needs of local communities. Emphasising integration and innovation, the 12 action-research projects have demonstrated cross-cutting approaches which bring about a range of benefits through culture and sport.
This report from De Montfort presents their findings and encompasses the outcomes, lessons learnt and key messages. They have identified not only the successes, but also barriers to success and the strategies used to overcome them. The report includes many examples of good practice both in terms of delivery and measurement.
Evaluation of the Cultural Pathfinder programme - full report (PDF 667kb)
Evaluation of the Cultural Pathfinder programme - summary (PDF 101kb)
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