Institute for Social Value

✨ 50 Walks for Emma – Honouring a Life, Supporting a Cause ✨ At the Institute for Social Value, we believe in the power of community, remembrance, and action. That’s why we’re proud to support Penny Anderson in her heartfelt mission to honour her friend Emma, who had planned to trek for CoppaFeel! before she sadly passed away. In Emma’s memory, Penny is taking on 50 walks in 2025, inviting friends, family, and supporters to walk, talk, and share memories—just as Emma would have loved. No walk is too big or too small; it’s all about keeping her spirit alive while raising awareness for CoppaFeel!, a charity dedicated to early breast cancer detection. 💖 Want to take part? Whether it’s a stroll around your garden or a hike up a mountain, every step counts. 📢 Support Penny’s journey and help spread the word! Let’s honour Emma’s legacy and support CoppaFeel!'s incredible work. 🔗 Donate to Penny’s fundraising page here: https://buff.ly/7CREuVj #50WalksForEmma #InMemoryOfEmma #BreastCancerAwareness #SocialValue #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #CoppaFeel

Procurement Act 2023 & the Future of Social Value The Procurement Act 2023 is now in force, introducing major reforms aimed at increasing transparency, flexibility, and accountability in public procurement. But what do these changes mean in reality? How will they shape the way organisations deliver social value, sustainability and long-term impact? Join us for an insightful webinar on 20th March, where our CEO, Isabelle Parasram OBE, will chair a discussion unpacking the Act’s implications: 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Panel Discussion – Open to all 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Q&A – Exclusive to members Meet the Speakers Ann Critchell-Ward – Intellectual Property and Commercial Law specialist with over 20 years' experience, bringing a client-focused and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving. Andy Canniford - Chief Development Officer at Catch22, designing place-based solutions and fostering social value partnerships across the UK. Joanna Dahlgren - Strategic leader in sustainability, responsible procurement, and social impact, with a track record of delivering transformative change. Isabelle Parasram OBE (Chair) – CEO of The Institute for Social Value, global social impact innovator, and recognised leader in transformational change. Whether you’re a procurement professional, a social value advocate, or simply keen to understand what’s next, this session will provide practical insights and expert perspectives. 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://buff.ly/XysbBrk #ISV #ProcurementAct2023 #SocialValue #Sustainability #PublicProcurement

📢 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘨 📢 Great to catch up with our panel yesterday in preparation for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘵 2023 & 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 webinar 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. We discussed some of the key areas of expertise of our speakers: 💡 Andy Canniford will discuss how the Procurement Act will impact public procurement, particularly for SMEs and the voluntary sector. He will highlight the need for realistic social value targets and greater transparency. 💡 Joanna Dahlgren will share her perspective as a buyer, questioning whether the Act will drive real change and stressing the need for better collaboration and supplier support. 💡 Ann Critchell-Ward will bring further insights on implementation challenges and opportunities, having previously written an article for Warwickshire World, describing the Act as '𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳...' What are 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 thoughts on the Procurement Act’s impact so far? 🔗 Register for the webinar here: https://buff.ly/YNoLmFP 📅 Thursday 20th March 🕧 12:30 – 1:00pm | Panel discussion – open to all 🕐 1:00 – 1:30pm | Q&A – members only 📍 Zoom Looking forward to an engaging discussion! #Procurement #SocialValue #ESG #PublicPolicy #PPN002 #NPPS #TheProcurementAct2023 #Sustainability #Impact

#WisdomWednesday – “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas Social value, like art, is about perspective. What we create, how it’s interpreted, and the impact it leaves behind. #SocialValue #ISV #SocialImpact

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲? 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 📢 The Procurement Act 2023 is now in force, introducing reforms aimed at improving transparency, flexibility, and accountability in public procurement. How do you think these changes will play out in practice? On 20th March, I will be chairing a webinar on behalf of Institute for Social Value with Andy Canniford Joanna Dahlgren and Ann Critchell-Ward to explore what the Act means for social value: 🕧 12:30 – 1:00pm | Panel discussion – open to all 🕐 1:00 – 1:30pm | Q&A – members only 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/YNoLmFP We’re holding our speaker briefing today to ensure we cover the key issues that matter most - so if there’s a key question you want us to cover, post it in the comments as soon as you read this! #SocialValue #Procurement #PublicSpending #Sustainability #Impact #ESG #Governance #PublicSector #InstituteForSocialValue

More than ever, businesses are expected to create social value, not just profit. But should they be leading the charge, or does responsibility still sit with governments and non-profits? Some argue that businesses have the resources to drive real change, while others believe social impact should remain in the hands of dedicated organisations. What do you think? Should businesses be responsible for driving social value, or is their role being overstated? #SocialValue #WisdomWednesdays #PurposeBeyondProfit #InstituteForSocialValue

Procurement Act 2023 & the Future of Social Value 📢 The Procurement Act 2023 has come into force, bringing key reforms designed to enhance transparency, flexibility, and accountability in public procurement. But what do these changes mean in practice? Our CEO, Isabelle Parasram OBE will be chairing a webinar on March 20th to explore the Act’s impact: 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Panel discussion – open to all 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Q&A – members only The session will delve into the evolving procurement landscape, examining the implications for social value, sustainability, and long-term impact. 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/YNoLmFP Key Changes Introduced by the Act: ✅ A new Central Digital Platform to improve accessibility and efficiency. ✅ A Procurement Review Unit to uphold standards and ensure contracts deliver impact. ✅ Stronger exclusion grounds to reinforce ethical and security considerations. These reforms mark progress, but their success will depend on effective implementation. The Institute for Social Value remains committed to working with stakeholders to ensure procurement drives meaningful social and economic value. #SocialValue #Procurement #PublicSpending #Sustainability #Impact #ESG #Governance #PublicSector #InstituteForSocialValue

Sat down with Monique Vassell from The Peacetime Zone to hear about her incredible work creating safe spaces for healing, growth, and connection. 🌿 Based in Enfield, The Peacetime Zone provides a welcoming sanctuary for those facing mental and physical health challenges, isolation, and financial hardship. Through eco-friendly therapeutic gardening, skills development, and community support, they’re helping people reconnect with nature, build confidence, and gain valuable life skills - completely free of charge. A brilliant initiative that truly brings social value to life! 👏 It was especially lovely to connect with Monique as a fellow Trinbagonian! 🇹🇹 We even bonded over our shared love of doubles (one of our national dishes) - because no Trini conversation is complete without mentioning food! #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #Wellbeing #Sustainability #Collaboration #TrinidadAndTobago #Doubles

The Employment Rights Bill: Report Stage is Here! 📄 Last week, the government announced a further 200 pages of amendments to its landmark Employment Rights Bill, which seeks to overhaul workers’ rights, improve wellbeing, and boost productivity. With Report Stage scheduled to take place this week, we have taken a look at some of the key provisions within the bill, including day-one employment rights, protection against ‘fire and rehire’, and the creation of a Fair Work Agency, as well as the potential impact of the changes on businesses, communities, and the Social Value Landscape more broadly, in our Employment Rights Bill Policy Brief. For more information, take a look at our Policy Brief here: https://buff.ly/y4uT2k5 #PolicyBrief #SocialValue #EmploymentRights #InstituteForSocialValue

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