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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Provided and updated by the Learning Partner

Theory of Change Terms

Theory of change: explains how changes can be achieved by events bringing about a series of effects - a set of activities bring about outputs which produce outcomes that lead to the intended impact.

Logic model: diagram that shows how activities link through outputs to outcomes that have impact.

Inputs: resources and efforts put into delivering a set of activities for a programme or intervention.

Activities: the work (sessions, events, contact) delivered as part of the programme or intervention.

Outputs: the products of the activities (can be observed and counted, e.g. numbers participating).

Outcomes: the effects of the activities and outputs (can be measured as change, e.g. greater trust).

Impact: the intended result or change of the programme or intervention – what it aims to achieve.

Change mechanism: how participants’ experiences of the activities and outputs facilitates change.

Causal pathways: how each element (activities, outputs, outcomes) connects in leading to impact.

Core components: the essential elements of a programme or intervention that make it effective.