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The world of Social Value legislation can be confusing, especially if you are just starting out. That's why our new guide tells you everything you need to know about Social Value legislation, from the 2012 Social Value Act to the upcoming Procurement Bill.

In this session, we discuss what Social Value is and how you can develop a social value strategy within your organisation.

What happens when a group of influential organisations come together to create better social, environmental, and economic outcomes for a whole county? The County Durham Pound project shows us what is possible.

Operating at the intersection of food insecurity, health, climate change, and community cohesion, Made in Hackney has built a unique model for delivering Social Value.

At the 2023 Social Value conference, a panel of experts answered the all-important question: Where do you start with Social Value?

Nathan Goode, Chief Strategy Officer of Social Value Portal, discusses the essential ideas in Kate Raworth's 'Donut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist'.

Volunteering and in-kind services are impactful and accessible ways to deliver Social Value - as Social Value Portal's partnership with Children and Families Across Borders demonstrates. Read on to learn about the good this collaboration is driving for families around the world.

'The key question is: "How can you measure Social Value and put a number on it?"' Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal, told The Procurement Show about the massive impact Social Value is having in the world of sustainable procurement.

"Social Value is fast becoming standard practice across the board so now’s the time to let it fly.” Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal, rounds up his thoughts following this year’s conference.

How SMEs can deliver Social Value, no matter their size or service.

Download a copy of the 3rd annual Social Value in Construction Report, produced in collaboration with SCAPE.

Launching Summer 2023: Pre-register now for exclusive access Social Value Academy

Compass Group UK & Ireland is an organisation that truly understands the importance of making Social Value matter. Amanda Scott discusses why she believes Social Value has to be more than a just bureaucracy, and why facilitating social mobility benefits everyone.

Impact and wellbeing to be further incorporated into the widely recognised
Social Value TOM System

Through its work encouraging businesses to consider recruiting, upskilling and training ex-offenders, Sodexo is in a strong position to demonstrate what Social Value really looks like at ground level - Social Impact Director Angela Halliday delivers us some insights on this topic.

Shadow ministers, CEO’s and members of the Cabinet Office lined up London, 13 & 14 June 2023