Social Mobility With the cost of living crisis affecting everyone in the country and rising inflation, social mobility is a highly relevant topic. It is important that everyone should have access to the same opportunities regardless of their background and the circumstances in which they were born, but unfortunately, this is not the reality for
Are you a local authority seeking to enhance your suppliers’ connections with local VCSEs for social value?
A guide for choosing Social Value Brokerage provider Finding the right ‘Social Value Brokerage’ can be challenging, but it’s essential for creating impactful partnerships. When local authorities aim to implement a matchmaking system for their suppliers, understanding the unique offerings of each platform is crucial. VCSE directories and brokerage products can vary significantly, so it’s
The Potential of Helper’s High in Boosting Company Volunteering
Harnessing the concept of ‘Helper’s High’ can significantly enhance your company’s volunteering efforts. This phenomenon, characterised by the euphoric feeling that accompanies altruistic acts, not only benefits employees but can also foster a stronger corporate culture. When we consider acts of altruism and kindness, it’s easy to focus solely on the benefits to those receiving
#1 Strategy and delivery plan
This is a 6 part blog series on strategising, planning, budgeting, and implementing social value. The aim is to present the key principles of efficient, meaningful and commercially viable social value delivery. Social value begins with strategy. Creating a strategy is a challenging task – social value is a complex and relatively new concept in
#2 Social value platforms and systems
This is a 6 part blog series on strategising, planning, budgeting, and implementing social value. The aim is to present the key principles of efficient, meaningful and commercially viable social value delivery. The right combination of technology, people and partnerships is the way forward for creating an operational system that creates both tangible social impact
#3 Harnessing company resources for local community activities
This is a 6 part blog series on strategising, planning, budgeting, and implementing social value. The aim is to present the key principles of efficient, meaningful and commercially viable social value delivery. Every company has inherently valuable resources and these can be harnessed to produce social value. Resources will vary depending on the industry and