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2021 saw the second successful annual conference specifically for social value across the Welsh region. In November hundreds of delegates from across public bodies and anchor institutions gathered virtually to discuss how businesses and communities across Wales can lead the way in the delivery of social value in Wales.
The judges were particularly impressed with organisations embedding the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations Act into their decision-making and also providing real data evidence. It shows how organisations are walking the walk of social value creation.
The conference was organised in collaboration with the National Social Value Taskforce in Wales, with members of the Welsh Government, Welsh Local Government Association and the Well-being of Future Generations Office.
Over 40 speakers and panellists from diverse sectors and industries shared their invaluable expertise, including:
For the full event agenda and speaker list access the programme here.
The first ‘Social Value for Future Generations Awards’ had some incredibly high-quality entries, showing the judges some great examples of social value in practice. The Awards recognised 13 outstanding organisations delivering local solutions for communities in Wales.
The judges were particularly impressed with organisations embedding the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations Act into their decision-making and also providing real data evidence. It shows how organisations are walking the walk of social value creation.
Winner – Transport for Wales – Llys Cadwyn Sustainable Office Fit Out
Rewards environmentally conscious organisations that lead the way in contributing to large-scale habitat restoration, creation, and connectivity throughout Wales.
Winner – HLM Architects – Ysgol Pen Rhos
Highly Commended – Colwyn Bay
For organisations that take bold steps to tackle inequalities experienced by marginalised groups in Wales.
Winner – RSSI & IFS – Journey Into Rail
For organisations that help communities to have a lifestyle that maintains good physical and mental health, through creating places and environments that support healthy lifestyles and ensuring there are effective services to support people when they need care.
Winner – CUBE Knox and Welles
Highly Commended – Enbarr
For organisations that promote and protects culture, heritage and the Welsh language, and which encourages people to participate in the arts, and sports and recreation.
Winner – Alun Griffiths Ltd
For third sector organisations that lead the way in embedding social value into the way in which they deliver their services and make significant impacts on the needs of the communities where they operate.
Winner – Bron afon
For public sector organisations that lead the way in embedding social value into their business culture, processes and systems to ensure the needs of their communities are met.
Winner – Powys – Home Grown Homes Project
Highly Commended – Hywel Dda University Health Board
For private sector organisations that embed social value into their business culture via processes, systems and their people, and ensure the needs of their customers and the communities where they work are being met.
Winner – Blake Morgan
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