About HOST HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, operated by IN4 Group, is an innovation hub based at the heart of MediaCity. As one of the North West’s most established innovation hubs, it offers five floors of innovation services, training and facilities, support for people and businesses alike, from start-ups and SMEs through to enterprise and the public sector. Established in 2012 by Salford City Council, it has played a major role in establishing Greater Manchester as a leading digital city region. The vision was to create a world-class digital technology hub while at the same time providing positive social value and impact for young people and communities in Salford. Since then, it has continued to evolve, connecting the city and its 260,000 residents to growing opportunities in and around the area to help secure jobs and investment. HOST is continuing to build on this great pedigree by scaling a pioneering, inclusive ecosystem to drive prosperity across the North. Evaluation Methodology This evaluation is based on Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Local Multiplier (LM) principles. These were chosen as the most appropriate methodologies to monetise the impact of the courses and convert them into value. Social Return on Investment is measured through seven key principles, as highlighted below.
Involve stakeholders
Understand what changes
Value the things that matter
Only include what is material
Do not over-claim
Be transparent
Verify the result
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