In February 2025, a new Procurement Act reshaped how public sector contracts are awarded across the UK, putting social value front and centre. This blog post explains how these changes affect VCSE organisations and shows how the Social Value...
Hospices provide essential care and support, but their full impact often goes unrecognised. Social value assessments help quantify their contributions, strengthening funding applications and policy influence.
The Social Value Engine met with Mark Reading, CEO of Cheshire Community Action, to discuss his experience of using the platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly integrated into our personal and professional lives, with Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT showcasing both its vast potential and significant risks. This guide aims to introduce AI to professionals in social value,...
As 2024 comes to a close, we have been reflecting on an incredible year of growth, connection, and innovation. This year has been transformative for the Social Value Engine and we are very grateful to everyone who has been...
Recognising the importance of understanding rural and island life, the Social Value Engine recently hosted a webinar featuring expert speakers deeply embedded in Scotland’s island communities. This event highlighted how social value approaches can play a critical role in...
Measuring a project's true impact accurately is important in social impact assessment. Concepts like leakage, deadweight, attribution, drop-off, and displacement—collectively known as impact adjustments or deflators—help refine impact calculations. This article explores these concepts and explains how to apply...
We are delighted to announce that Nicola Lynch will be supporting the Social Value Engine team in an advisory role.
Making it easier for Public Sector organisations to measure Social Value.
This guide aims to provide local authorities with practical strategies and best practices for embedding social value into their everyday operations. It outlines how social value can be integrated from project inception through to evaluation, helping authorities maximise the...