PlusOne Foundation

Impact

What we measure, and why we measure it.

Conventional indicators capture what is easy to count. We count what is difficult to count, which is why our figures are not comparable with those of other organisations.

Attention Presence Connection Capacity the cycle repeats; the point of entry is not significant
Our theory of change is deliberately non-linear. The arrows indicate direction, not sequence.

Figures for the period

The period is defined as the interval between two reports. Its start and end dates are established retrospectively.

IndicatorValue TrendNote
Moments of attention2 413 480upCounted continuously
Hours of presence181 240upIncluding presence in absentia
Initiatives supported61stableIn whole or in part
Initiatives that managed without us9upCounted as our best outcome
Objections received0unchangedSince inception
Indicators discontinued4—Reasons given in the report (in preparation)

On methodology

A “moment of attention” is a single act of directed attention toward a subject of our work, recorded by us or, under certain conditions, not recorded. The unit was introduced in 2019 because the indicators then available did not reflect what we do.

We do not commission an external audit of these figures. External audit presupposes that the figures can be interpreted from the outside, which we do not claim.

Comparability. The figures are not comparable with previous periods, as the methodology is refined as our understanding is refined. We regard this limitation as a strength and disclose it here.