ICD key components

Corporate outcomes

Strengthen understanding and levels of trust between people in the UK and other societies

Strengthen the consensus for rejecting extremism in all its forms

Increase the ability of individuals and organisations to contribute to positive social change and the strengthening of civil society

Increase the use of English as a tool for international communication and inter-cultural understanding.

Intermediate outcomes

The sustainable impact of change for target groups

(Clear evidence that initial aims and objectives are informed and will be sustained.)

Subjective indicators

% people that think they get on well with those from other backgrounds

% people that maintain contact/friendships with those of other backgrounds

Change in perceptions of ‘other’ group, at individual and community level

% that think their area is a safe place

Sense of ownership of place.

Objective indicators

Number of local hate crimes reported

Inequalities (e.g. educational attainment, or minority unemployment)

Indices of integration – e.g. more mixed communities, workplaces, schools

Actual number of cross-cultural contacts, friendships; inter-marriage

Improved representation in civil society and democratic processes.

Proxy indicators

Related activities to indicate probable success

(Use of indirect evidence and data which gives confidence that change will occur in target area)

% of staff/volunteers involved in becoming representatives of wider community

Perception of key stakeholders about the organisation as ‘fair/just/equal’

Reduction of allegations of bias and unfairness in processes

Positive media stories/reduced negative coverage of minorities

Number of people leaving area (because of insecurity/safety)

Levels of crime.

Outputs

What we aim to produce as a result of the project

(Activities to be undertaken which may contribute to change, but may not impact upon targets)

New process manuals to be written and produced (and implemented)

Positive displays on websites, in newspapers, media

Cross-cultural exchanges (e.g. visits to Mosques/Temples /Churches other cultures); numbers to be involved, quantitative measures

Events, celebrations, festivals, citizenship days

No. of twinning/global links to be established (and subsequent  activities)

Leadership statements, commitments, symbols

Number and type of shared spaces to be created; or segregated areas broken down.

Inputs

What we propose to put in this project

(Some signs of commitment and investment to building understanding and capacity, which might be expected to motivate and lead to change)

Number and nature of people to be involved in development and /or trained

Number and level of discussions at key boards/management teams and key concerns/issues

Number and type of discussions with wider public and key stakeholders to gain support

Proposed awareness raising events/press briefings

Partnership commitment and support secured for immediate and longer term

Budget and resource costs.