Impact in Action
Our impact reports, case studies and evaluations offer an in-depth look at how the projects we have supported you to take forward are making a difference.
We’re committed to impact, improvement, and learning and want to show you exactly how the funding you’ve applied for translates into better experiences and care.
Below, you’ll find impact reports, case studies and evaluations that offer an in-depth look at the positive changes the projects you’ve taken forward are making, and how they align directly with the outcomes we measure through our evaluation framework.
Or maybe you’re looking for inspiration? Explore the reports below for ideas to shape your next project.
Impact Reports
- Tonic Arts Impact Reports
Impact Case Studies
Evaluation Reports: Learning Events and Activities
NHS Lothian Charity Evaluation Framework
Our Evaluation Framework guides how we measure success, using an outcomes-based approach to identify what’s changed for individuals and services. From reduced waiting times to less anxiety for young patients, our framework helps us capture the real-world impact of our initiatives.
Find out more about how charitable funding is having an impact across NHS Lothian
How Donors are Helping Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease Feel Seen, Supported and Less Alone
For young adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), life can feel isolating. Hospital appointments dominate everyday life, plans are interrupted by fatigue, and many struggle to explain their condition or hide it completely out of fear of being treated differently.
How Nature Resource Boxes Are Supporting Patient Recovery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
For people recovering from a stroke or living with limited mobility, the calming, restorative power of nature can feel out of their reach.
Sammy the Sloth: Helping Children Feel Safe, Confident and Connected After a Diabetes Diagnosis
A new diabetes diagnosis can feel frightening and overwhelming for children and their families. It’s a lot for young people to take in and process, especially when they don’t know anyone else living with diabetes, or with a diabetes monitor.
Wee Move Event: Helping Children with Cancer Rediscover Confidence, Joy and the Freedom to Play
“I definitely came home with my heart full.“
Staff from across the hospital volunteered their time because they believed in what the day represented: a reminder that childhood doesn’t stop during treatment, it simply needs space, understanding, and compassion to flourish.