We are delighted to announce The Ulysses Trust’s 2022 Outcome Measurement Results. This is the fourth year of data capture and the results tell us it has been another fantastic year for The Ulysses Trust!
As a result of our survey we are pleased to report the outcomes of our service is as follows:
- 100% Positive Impact on Individuals
- 99% Positive Impact on Units
- 35% Positive Impact on Society
- 96% Satisfied with our service
We collated the results after asking each unit we supported in 2022 to provide feedback on return from their expedition or exercise. We received a total of 91 responses from the expedition leaders and Commanding Officers of the units that took part in the 94 expeditions we supported in 2022. This represents a response rate of 97% which gives us a robust measure of how effective our support has been.
Below is a breakdown of the results and a selection of the 259 comments we received as a result of our survey.
100% Impact on Individuals
“Every one of the cadets benefitted immensely from the outward-bound experience. The camaraderie and team cohesion were very noticeable right from the word go. It was as if they were hungry for the challenge that awaited them and they were determined to not be disappointed, nor to disappoint. They exceeded all of the quoted characteristics by miles and were a credit to both themselves and to 1105 Sqn.”
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Cadets | Ex: Operation ULLSWATER Outward Bound 2022
Our survey said: 73% major positive impact on most of the quoted characteristics and 27% positive impact on the majority of the quoted characteristics of leadership, teamwork, confidence, initiative, self-discipline and judgement.
99% Impact on Units
“Morale boost for our reservist medical staff – most of whom have worked through COVID for the NHS. I suspect a great retention tool, and certainly a recruitment incentive for the unit – which can be a difficult task, given the specialisms needed.”
Medical Operational Support Group (Army Reserve) | Ex: Dolomiti Owl 2022
Our survey said: 58% major positive impact on all 3 of the quoted areas, 33% positive impact on all 3 of the quoted areas and 8% modest positive impact and 1% no impact* on 1 or more of the quoted areas of recruitment, retention and morale. (*the comment was “too early to measure”).
35% Positive Impact to Society
“The tagline we attached to the trip was ‘Think global, act local’ and by the end we encouraged our young people to think of themselves as global citizens. Judging by the hugely positive feedback we have received; we have achieved this aim.”
CVQO | Ex: The CVQO Westminster Award expedition to Cornwall 2022
We asked about any potential impact of the expedition on other parts of society. For example, teaching or construction projects or other activities stimulated by the expedition experience such as local voluntary activities. 35% made an observation or provided a positive comment on the impact to other parts of society, 65% did not.
96% Satisfied with our Service
“Your staff helped us enormously and accepted that we have limited time to respond… We were desperate as we had been turned down by multiple agencies before and then you said yes… I almost wept.”
Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School CCF | Ex: Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition 2022
We asked if Ulysses Trust staff provided encouragement, demonstrated flexibility and gave timely responses to questions. Our survey said: 82% strong in all aspects, 14% positive in most aspects and 4% had some positive aspects.
For further details please contact Paul Randall on T: 0300 102 1992 paul.randall@ulyssestrust.co.uk.