Evidence & Impact
Improving health. Strengthening communities. Creating lasting change.
At Community Wellness Services, we believe good community health services should make a measurable difference.
Across Sheffield and the wider region, we work with individuals, communities and partners to improve physical and mental wellbeing, reduce isolation and help people live healthier, more independent lives.
As a Community Interest Company, we're rooted in the communities we serve. We're a hands-on organisation that gets to know the people we support, works closely with local partners and adapts what we do around local needs.
Our evaluations and impact reports help us understand what changes as a result - and demonstrate the wider value of community-based prevention.
Our impact at a glance
REPORTED FEELING MORE SOCIALLY CONNECTED
reported significant or great improvements in physical health
reported significant or great improvements in mental wellbeing
£3.55
estimated social value generated for every £1 invested*
*Based on the assumptions and methodology set out in our April 2025 Social Impact Report.
Our Evidence & Research
Our work has been evaluated through our own impact reporting, independent project evaluations and wider research and reports involving Community Wellness Services. Explore the evidence, findings and publications below.
Social Impact Report
Our 2025 Social Impact Report uses participant feedback, attendance data, case studies and recognised evaluation approaches to examine the wider impact and social value of our services. Key finding: an estimated £3.55 of social value generated for every £1 invested.
Innovate UK - Project Evaluation
Our £250,000 Innovate UK-funded project with Holly Health tested a hybrid approach combining community exercise with personalised digital health coaching. The project reached 1,064 people and generated valuable evidence around engagement, behaviour change and long-term conditions.
Diabetes & Neuropathy Research
Working alongside Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and leisure partners on research exploring how specialist physical activity could support people living with diabetes & neuropathy. The programme helped participants improve their health & reduce cardiovascular risk.
Supporting Long-Term Physical Activity
Community Wellness Services was featured by Move More, highlighting how accessible community exercise can help people stay active, connected and independent. The feature shares the experiences of local people and the difference regular activity can make to everyday life.
Sheffield Healthy Holidays
Community Wellness Services contributed to Sheffield Healthy Holidays as part of a citywide partnership providing activities for children & families. The programme brought organisations together to help children stay active, eat well & enjoy positive experiences during the school holidays.
COMMUNITY IMPACT AT A GLANCE
From rehabilitation and falls prevention to care homes, walking football and activity camps, our work reaches people across Sheffield in many different ways. This infographic gives a snapshot of the community activity, partnerships and support delivered by Community Wellness Services.
Real People. Real Impact
“I have Parkinson's and sometimes fall. Prior to taking these classes, I could not get myself back up when I fell. I managed to get up unaided for the first time in about 2 years.”
We know we can achieve more by working together.
Our work is built around strong relationships with healthcare services, Primary Care Networks, charities, voluntary and community organisations and specialist health partners.
Together, we're developing accessible community services that respond to local needs, while building a better understanding of what works for the people and communities we support.
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We work with funders, commissioners, healthcare organisations and community partners to develop and deliver accessible, evidence-led health and wellbeing programmes that respond to local needs.