Overall, this indicates that in addition to empowering individuals, a community-based approach that offers opportunities literacy skills training and development has a strong and positive social impact which in turn lead to community development.

UNESCO: ATEK Reading Comprehension

Internally, a strong brand drives cohesion and helps an organization build the capacity and skills to implement its social mission.

FORBES: Branding for Nonprofits: New Research, New Insights

An independent evaluation of Big Noise Raploch which was commissioned by the Scottish government reported last year that there is strong evidence that the project boosts children's personal and social development, confidence, self esteem, social skills, and the ability to concentrate.

BBC: Glasgow backs Govanhill Big Noise project