Let's Talk Social Value

Join Sarah in this episode as she talks to Rachel Searle, from Foundation Scotland, about community benefits. Discover what they are, how they are administered, who has the power to make the decisions, and the significant positive impact they can have on a local community.

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Listen in as Sarah dives deep into the world of NHS procurement with Alastair Clay,  Sustainable and Social Value Manager at the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative.  Together they discuss how to approach social value in your tenders to create maximum impact, what the NOE CPC is looking for from suppliers in terms of social value and the 4 golden words you need to know for crafting winning social value answers.

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In this latest episode, Sarah talks to Steve Hill, Commercial Director of Auticon UK, a global IT consultancy and social enterprise whose mission is to improve the employment prospects of neurodivergent people. 

We’ll hear about the additional value that employees with autism can bring to the table, especially in sectors such as IT, as well as hearing what organisations can do to transform their workplaces to achieve a space that works for both neurotypical and neurodivergent employees. 

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In this episode, Sarah interviews Nicola Lynch, a Level Three Advanced Practitioner in Social Value.

Nicola is a Social Impact and Evaluation specialist and is one of only a handful of accredited Social Value & SROI trainers in the UK.
   

We’re going to take you on a journey that will really make you think about your own understanding of social value, how we measure social value, and the implications that has.  We’ll cover the difference between inputs, outputs, outcomes, impact, and value.

Nicola will explain the theory of change and how that differs from a logic model, and we’ll also dive a little bit into digital tools, how they work, and the most important thing to remember when using them.

Resources: 

Social Value UK Training

The Principles of Social Value

Social Value Case Studies

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In this episode, Sarah interviews Rachel Stancliffe, CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. 

Listen in as we dive into sustainable healthcare with Rachel Stancliffe, CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare.  With a significant portion of healthcare’s carbon footprint stemming from within the procurement chain, Rachel guides us through the comprehensive strategies and training the Centre delivers to minimise and eradicate waste.  Prioritising preventive measures, patient-centered care, efficient pathways, and low-carbon interventions are a key focus.  

The Centre aims to inspire and empower healthcare professionals to embrace sustainable practices, leveraging education, collaboration, and community involvement, ultimately advancing a culture of sustainability throughout the healthcare sector. 

Resources:
www.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/resources [email protected]  

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To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, Sarah talks to Sadie Besley, Randstad’s Divisional Managing Director for Professional Talent Solutions about flexi apprenticeships. A relatively new offering, we find out how they differ from traditional apprenticeships and what makes them work in certain industries.   

Allowing learners to take on short term placements at multiple companies and providing access to greater experience across a range of different projects.  For employers, they're able to access untapped pool of talent in a really different way, most likely attracting a more diverse workforce as a result.  

Get in touch with Sadie’s team for more information: [email protected]  

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In this episode, Sarah interviews Peter Coy, Social Value Implementation Lead at the Ministry of Defence.

Tune in to learn about the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) commitment to social value through its dedicated Social Value Centre of Expertise. Uncover the broader scope of social value, spanning areas like social mobility, veteran support, and environmental impact, as the MoD operates beyond a checkbox approach. Understand the MoD’s strategic shift to a value-driven approach to defence procurement, and learn how the MoD engages with suppliers, encouraging them to align with policy outcomes. And gain insight into how social value factors into contract evaluation.

Resource: Doing Business with Defence

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In this episode, Sarah meets with Rebecca Phillips, from  the Careers and Enterprise Company, which is the national body for careers education in England. We’ll be finding out why employers need to develop early years careers education programmes and engage with schools, to help combat sector-wide skills shortages and secure a talent pipeline that they need. We'll also discuss why it’s important for employers and educators to work together to support young people at the start of the journey into the world of work. Preparing the next generation for the workforce is a priority for us all, so have a listen, find out what you can do and how the Careers and Enterprise Company can help you.

Rebecca represents the Dorset CEC Hub. 

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In this episode, Sarah interviews Susan McPherson, the author of "The Lost Art of Connecting.” Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of a US-based, B-Corp certified boutique communications consultancy, McPherson Strategies, specialising in impact communications for corporations, foundations, NGOs, and social enterprises. The interview covers various topics related to Susan's work and her approach to building meaningful connections, including her ‘Gather, Ask, Do’ methodology, which can be applied both when making personal, professional connections, and as an approach for organisations to adopt when engaging with stakeholders. 

Also mentioned:  

• Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver both Purpose and Profit, Alex Edmans 

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In this episode, we speak to Lucy Mann, the Senior Business Sales Manager at Unseen, as she sheds light on the critical work carried out by the modern slavery charity.  Unseen is dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of modern slavery, and working with individuals, communities, businesses, NGOs and government to stamp out slavery for good.

Lucy explains how Unseen provides safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.  With practical tips and insights, Lucy highlights how businesses can mitigate risks and create a safe environment for their workers. From raising awareness and mapping supply chains to implementing robust escalation and remediation measures, she emphasizes the need for ongoing engagement and transparency.

We discuss how the UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline, a key component of Unseen's initiatives, allows survivors, professionals, businesses, and the public to report concerns or seek assistance.  Their engagement and partnership work through The Business Hub, The Finance Hub and The Construction Hub allows them to offer ongoing support to combat slavery within these respective industries.

Unseen's activities go beyond supporting victims, they also work with governments and policymakers, and businesses. And with at least 28 million people trapped in forced labour around the world, no business is risk free.

If you're interested in finding out how Unseen can support your organisation in reducing your risks and becoming a leader in preventing worker exploitation, reach out to Unseen via their website.

If are a victim of modern slavery, or you would like to report a suspected case of modern slavery, please call the UK modern slavery & exploitation helpline on 08000 121 700 or file an online report.

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