Contract for Change Programme Update – Working Group launch and invitation to volunteer 

For all of those interested in our Contract for Change programme, we have some updates and would like to invite you to get involved! Programme Update  The SVUK Contract for Change programme is focused on developing a principles-based approach to embedding social value into procurement,…

Help us spread the word of Social Value as our new Advocacy Lead! We are looking for a proactive team player with a strong commitment to the vision, mission and values of SVUK, including Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI). The successful candidate will work with both the…

The SVUK Contract for Change programme is focused on developing a principles based approach to embedding social value into procurement, commissioning and contracting practice.  Our volunteer led programme has relaunched in May of 2022.  The Steering Committee has now met…

The following blog was written by our member Vaishali Baid, Senior Consultant at Action Sustainability, highlighting the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s new Social Value Tools report.  Launched in 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is an industry-wide collaboration…

Some thoughtful words from our Chief Executive Officer, Isabelle Parasram OBE: On behalf of the Social Value UK community, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to The Royal Family at the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen. During her incredible reign, Her Majesty embodied…

Why do you think social value is important? In your organisation, your industry or in wider society? We believe we’re transitioning towards a new era where Social Value is key – one where people, society, and the environment must be at the heart of everything we do. While the…

Social Value UK are proud to announce that our member, Liam Ronan-Chlond, has achieved Level One Associate Practitioner status. Liam is Head of Engagement at Socius. Socius is an impactful developer with a c.£1bn development pipeline across major UK towns and cities including Bristol,…

Social Value UK is proud to announce Blue Door Property Guardians have joined us as a Organisational members! Ahead of their joining, Social Value UK spoke to them about their social value journey so far. “We provide win-win property security solutions by matching landlords…

The following blog was written by our member Natasha Jolob. Natasha is the Director of Kai-zen Change for Good CIC who help vision-driven charities and social enterprises to do more good. The new ‘Be Responsive’ Social Value standard has been launched by Social Value International.…