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

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

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.  Rethinking the Role of VCSEs It is time to radically rethink the traditional concept of supply chain partners and include VCSEs. Companies use