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Social Value Maturity Assessment: A Free Tool for Local Authorities

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 Assessment offers a free, structured approach designed specifically to help local authorities evaluate and enhance their social value initiatives.

This assessment measures how well social value principles are integrated into your organisation. It is based on the eight Social Value International Principles, providing a globally recognised framework for measuring and managing social impact. By aligning with these principles, the assessment ensures a comprehensive evaluation of your practices and policies.

Key Features and Benefits

The assessment offers valuable insights into how social value is incorporated across your organisation:

  • Evaluate Current Practices: Gain a clear understanding of how well social value principles are embedded in your organisation.
  • Identify Strengths and Opportunities: Recognise areas where you excel and pinpoint aspects that could be improved.
  • Benchmark Progress: Establish a baseline to measure growth over time and compare anonymously with similar local authorities. This benchmarking allows you to gauge your progress relative to peers while maintaining confidentiality.

Upon completion, you receive a personalised report outlining your maturity level in delivering social value, and a member of our team will get in touch with you with recommendations. These insights enable informed decision-making, helping you shape policies and allocate resources more effectively. Demonstrating a commitment to social value enhances transparency and accountability, building trust with residents, stakeholders, and partners.

Supporting Continuous Growth

Using the findings from the assessment, you can develop targeted action plans to enhance social outcomes and improve service delivery. Engaging with this tool supports continuous growth by:

  • Aligning with Best Practices: Ensuring your strategies adhere to the Social Value International Principles.
  • Encouraging Collaboration: Exploring opportunities to work with community partners and stakeholders for greater impact.
  • Monitoring Progress: Regularly assessing developments to ensure ongoing enhancement of social value efforts.

How to Participate

Participating in the Social Value Maturity Assessment is straightforward:

  1. Access the Assessment: Visit the Social Value Maturity Assessment page.
  2. Complete the Questionnaire: Provide honest responses about your current practices and policies. The assessment will guide you through questions aligned with the eight Social Value International Principles.
  3. Review Your Report: Receive a detailed report with tailored recommendations based on your responses.
  4. Plan for Improvement: Use the insights to inform strategies and initiatives that enhance social value delivery within your organisation.

Enhance Your Organisation’s Social Impact

For local authorities dedicated to making a positive difference, the Social Value Maturity Assessment is a valuable resource. By understanding how well social value is embedded in your organisation and identifying areas for growth, you can enhance your contribution to society and better serve your community.

Access the Free Assessment Here: socialvalueengine.com/social-value-maturity-assessment

Maddie Kortenaar

Maddie Kortenaar

Maddie has worked with public and private sector organisations for over 20 years, and is passionate about applying technology to enable positive change in society.
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