Measure and evidence social value with the Social Value Engine

The UK’s only accredited solution to accurately and transparently measure the social value of your initiatives.

Join over 120 public sector and VCSE organisations

Valuing the Invaluable

Social Value International accredited

As the UK’s only accredited solution, we meet rigorous quality standards that are independently verified.

Ethically driven

Driven by strong ethical principles, our experienced team is dedicated to being your trusted partner in creating meaningful social value.

Full transparency

Rather than a “black box” approach, our platform provides clear and detailed insights into how Social Value and SROI (Social Return on Investment) are calculated.

Turning social value goals into measurable outcomes

Economic Development

Demonstrating the comprehensive impact of economic development initiatives is an ongoing challenge. The Social Value Engine offers a tailored solution, enabling you to quantify and showcase the full spectrum of benefits your projects bring to the community.

Measure and articulate the social return on investment for your initiatives
Develop compelling cases for funding and resource allocation
Align your projects effectively with local and national priorities
Make data-driven decisions that optimise community outcomes

Procurement

As a procurement professional, you are tasked with ensuring that contracts deliver not just financial value, but meaningful social impact as well. The Social Value Engine is a robust tool designed to help you effectively incorporate and measure social value throughout the procurement cycle.

With the Social Value Engine, you can:

Objectively evaluate and compare social value propositions in tenders
Set clear, measurable social value criteria for contracts
Track and report on the delivery of social value commitments
Demonstrate compliance with social value regulations and policies

VCSE Organisations

Charities and social enterprises face the ongoing challenge of effectively raising funds and justifying their spending to both individual donors and government bodies. The Social Value Engine offers a cost-effective solution to estimate, demonstrate, and maximise social value, tailored to the unique needs of VCSE organisations.

Generate social value estimates for grant applications swiftly
Provide retroactive justification for spending when required
Align your outcomes with both organisational goals and broader social initiatives
Make data-driven decisions to optimise your resource allocation

NHS & Social Care

The Social Value Engine offers NHS and social care organisations a practical way to incorporate social impact considerations into decision-making. It provides relevant metrics to help demonstrate the broader value of your services and community-based care initiatives.

Assess the impact of services and investments
Support decisions balancing immediate needs with long-term benefits
Demonstrate value of community-based care settings
Provide clear, visual representations of social impact
Tailor metrics to health and social care sector needs

Private Sector

In today’s business landscape, social value creation is increasingly important, yet it’s often reduced to a tick-box exercise. The Social Value Engine helps your company move beyond compliance, turning social value into a strategic advantage.

Transform social value from a checkbox to a core business strategy
Measure and demonstrate your company’s true impact on communities
Gain a competitive edge in tenders and contract bids
Align social initiatives with business goals for mutual benefit
Make data-driven decisions to optimise your social value investments

Co-created by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Rose Regeneration

The Social Value Engine was created as a collaborative effort between East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Rose Regeneration.

Our joint work has resulted in an easy-to-use yet accurate platform, with complete transparency in the applied methodology and academic sources.