The Social Value Engine will be exhibiting at the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025. We invite council members, officers, and partners to connect with our team at this essential event for the local government sector, taking place at...
When we talk about social value, the focus is usually on the positives: improved lives, stronger communities, better outcomes. That makes sense. These are the results we all hope for when we support social projects or shape public policy....
In a climate of tightening budgets and growing demand, making the right decisions about where to invest has never been more critical. This article explores how social value measurement can serve as a strategic compass -- helping public sector...
Devon Communities Together, a charity focused on community development, needed a better way to demonstrate the real-world impact of their diverse projects.
Orkney Islands Council struggled to demonstrate the value of its cultural investments. By customising the Social Value Engine, Dr Emma Gee translated qualitative and quantitative data into tangible social value metrics, bolstering the case for ongoing funding. This evidence-driven...
If you're working in public procurement, bidding for government contracts, or supporting organisations that do, you've probably come across PPN 002 (2025) – the latest update to the UK Government’s Social Value Model. But what does it actually mean...
Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) empowers local charities and social enterprises by helping them measure and showcase social value. Using the Social Value Engine, PAVS provides tailored support, enabling individuals and organisations to confidently increase revenue streams, secure...
Work West, a Belfast-based enterprise agency, specialises in supporting social enterprises to establish and expand their operations. Stephen McGarry, a Social Enterprise Business Advisor at Work West, supports organisations through various stages; from idea formation and legal set up...
The new Procurement Act is reshaping public sector purchasing and placing social value at the heart of contract decisions. This shift offers exciting opportunities for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, but it also raises the bar on...
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.