We're thrilled to announce a fantastic new addition to how you can measure and evidence your social value: Social Value Report!
Introducing Social Value Report: ‘pay as you go’ social impact reports
- May 28, 2025
- News and Events
Author: Maddie Kortenaar
Connect with the Social Value Engine at the LGA Annual Conference 2025
- May 1, 2025
- News and Events
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...
What if doing good isn’t good enough?
- April 23, 2025
- Opinion
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....
Why social value measurement matters in times of economic uncertainty
- April 17, 2025
- Opinion
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...
Case Study: Devon Communities Together
- April 9, 2025
- Case Studies
Devon Communities Together, a charity focused on community development, needed a better way to demonstrate the real-world impact of their diverse projects.
Case Study: Orkney Islands Council
- April 1, 2025
- Case Studies
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...
What is the new Social Value Model?
- March 28, 2025
- Articles, News and Events
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...
Case Study: Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS)
- March 24, 2025
- Case Studies
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...
Case Study: Work West
- March 18, 2025
- Case Studies
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...
Preparing for the new Procurement Act: what VCSEs need to know and how the Social Value Engine can help
- March 12, 2025
- Articles, News and Events
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...