As a government supplier or responsible business, you’ve likely experienced the challenges of navigating multiple systems, investing significant time, and incurring high costs to identify the right VCSE (charities, social enterprises, and community groups) partners for public sector procurement, CSR, or ESG requirements. Whether you’re bidding for tenders, creating social value plans, or seeking local
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
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
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
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
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