The Social Value Engine relies on eight core principles to guide organisations in measuring and enhancing social value effectively.
Understanding the 8 Social Value International Principles
- July 30, 2024
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What is the Theory of Change?
- April 8, 2024
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Are you looking for ways to create a positive social impact through your organisation? The Theory of Change provides a valuable framework to define your goals and measure your progress.
The untapped potential of social value in the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
- March 18, 2024
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The grasp of social value within the VCSE sector varies considerably across the UK. Many organisations already recognise the importance of measuring their impact.
Social value: would you rather have a fish, or a fishing rod?
- March 11, 2024
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Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime. Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu (adapted)
What is Social Return on Investment?
- March 5, 2024
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Social Return on Investment (SROI) is a method that helps organisations to measure and communicate their value beyond traditional metrics.
Beyond wealth: reimagining economic success in the age of Social Value
- February 12, 2024
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The journey towards integrating social value into our economic systems is both a challenge and an opportunity. It requires us to rethink our priorities, values, and mechanisms for decision-making.
What is Social Value?
- October 6, 2023
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Social value is the quantification of the relative importance that people place on the changes they experience in their lives.