An evaluation of the social value of Get Into Reading initiative in Wirral, Merseyside
The Centre for Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University has analysed the social return on investment (SROI) for the Get Into Reading initiative in Wirral, Merseyside. When considering the impact of Shared Reading on the health and well-being of participants, the study found that for every £1 invested in Get Into Reading, an average social return of £6.47 was generated. Download the full report
Whelan, G. (2013)
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