Maddie Kortenaar

Case Study: Cheshire Community Action

February 11, 2025
Case Studies
By Maddie Kortenaar

The Social Value Engine met with Mark Reading, CEO of Cheshire Community Action, to discuss his experience of using the platform.

eBook: AI for Social Value

January 27, 2025
eGuides
By Maddie Kortenaar

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,...

Christmas Greetings from the Social Value Engine

December 18, 2024
News and Events
By Maddie Kortenaar

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...

How can we build resilient island communities that harness social value for sustainable investment?

December 3, 2024
Opinion
By Maddie Kortenaar

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...

How To: Applying impact adjustments (deflators) in social impact assessments

December 2, 2024
Articles
By Maddie Kortenaar

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...

Nicola Lynch to Support the Social Value Engine Team in an Advisory Role

November 26, 2024
News and Events
By Maddie Kortenaar

We are delighted to announce that Nicola Lynch will be supporting the Social Value Engine team in an advisory role.

The Social Value Engine is now Live on G-Cloud 14

November 12, 2024
News and Events
By Maddie Kortenaar

Making it easier for Public Sector organisations to measure Social Value.

eGuide: Social Value Strategies for Local Authorities

eGuide: Maximising Social Value for Local Authorities

November 5, 2024
eGuides
By Maddie Kortenaar

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...

Social Value Maturity Assessment: A Free Tool for Local Authorities

November 5, 2024
Tools
By Maddie Kortenaar

Local authorities play a vital role in promoting the social, economic, and environmental well-being of their communities. Understanding how deeply social value is embedded within your organisation is essential for transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Social Value Maturity...