Table 2 Krlev et al’s 12-point quality assessment framework

I

Transparency about why SROI was chosen

1

Linked to context discussion?

II

Documentation of the analysis

2

Analysis well documented?

3

Impact map used?

III

Study design (approximation of ‘dead-weight’)

4

Control group setup applied?

5

Ex ante - ex post observations performed?

IV

Precision of the analysis

6

Indicators valid & comprehensive?

7

Proxies valid & comprehensive?

8

Social effects captured? (Qualitatively)

9

Social effects captured? (Quantitatively)

V

Reflection of the results

10

Limitations discussed?

11

SROI ratio interpreted?

12

Sensitivity analysis performed?