MeasureUp

This year's World Happiness Report dedicates an entire chapter to wellbeing and #WELLBY and features our partner State of Life and three prominent UK charities. Well worth a read if you'd like to learn more about this topic! "Our analysis defines ‘impact’ in terms of changes to overall wellbeing. More conventional approaches might focus on poverty or health. However, we don’t believe that improving poverty or health is the ultimate goal. Rather, the ultimate goal is to help people live happier lives. We should think of health and wealth as means to an end: the end being happiness.[18] Here’s a test. If you gave to charity and it had no impact on anyone’s happiness, nor reduced any suffering, would you be disappointed? If you would, that suggests you believe happiness is what ultimately matters." Read chapter 8 here: https://lnkd.in/e7EK_hNJ

In case you missed it - the new World Happiness Report is well worth a read!

MeasureUp started as a "what if?" scenario between Will Watt, Barney Cringle and Matt Haworth but it didn't REALLY come to life until we had the guidance and focus from Catherine Manning. For that alone, she deserves so many accolades. Well done Catherine for being recognised as a WISE100 changemaker! 👏🏽

How do we measure the real impact of our work? By asking the people it affects. In our latest MeasureUp webinar, we explored why engagement is essential to social value measurement. Featuring insights from Catherine Manning (Impact Reporting) and Sarah Wheale-Smith (PRD), the session covered: 🔹 How to identify and map stakeholders 🔹 Practical engagement techniques (quantitative, qualitative, and participatory) 🔹 Strategies for overcoming engagement challenges 🔹 A case study on transforming a local park into a destination park 📢 If you missed the live session, don’t worry—we’ve summarised the key takeaways for you! 👉 Read the recap here: https://lnkd.in/e5mEgbKk 🎧 Watch the full webinar: https://lnkd.in/eaEC-iNS 📖 Download the presentation deck: https://lnkd.in/e8HjiXC3 #SocialValue #StakeholderEngagement #MeasureUp #ImpactMeasurement #ChangeJustGotReal

We are in Wigan today with The Really Good Business chatting about social value, wellbeing and engaging with local communities. Special thanks to Caeryn C. for inviting us to guest speak!

We're featured in Sustainable Business Magazine! "A New Era of Inclusive Social Value Assessment MeasureUp promotes a blended approach to measurement, allowing organizations to supplement existing methodologies with additional indicators that capture lesser-recognized impact areas. This is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, who often struggle with the financial burden of costly assessment tools. By eliminating subscription fees, MeasureUp aligns with the Procurement Act’s intent to create a more level playing field for public sector bidding." https://lnkd.in/eDXYKfJv

Just a quick reminder that our MeasureUp webinar on stakeholder engagement is happening soon! 📅 Date: 6 March ⏰ Time: 13:00 - 14:00 GMT 📍 Online (Free Webinar) If you want to learn practical ways to capture what truly matters in your social value reporting, this session is for you. We’ll be sharing techniques to engage stakeholders effectively, plus a look at how the free MeasureUp tool can support better impact measurement. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ekEKWNfb

⚠️Did you know? Every hazard removed from a home delivers an average £2,900 in fiscal and social benefits. 🏠 Housing isn’t just about having a roof over our heads—it directly impacts our health, well-being, and financial stability. Yet, 3.8 million households in England still live in homes that don’t meet the Decent Homes Standard. Issues like damp 🚿, poor insulation 🪟, and outdated heating 🔥don’t just make life uncomfortable—they also drive up healthcare costs and limit life opportunities. 🩺 As the UK government commits to 1.5 million new homes, we must ensure they’re not just affordable, but truly fit for purpose. Our latest blog explores the real, measurable impact of improved housing—and why this should remain a top priority for policymakers, businesses, and communities alike. 📖 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ea5AgCxF Let’s talk—what do you think is the biggest challenge in improving UK housing? 🏠👇 #HousingCrisis #SocialValue #AffordableHousing #MeasureUp #ChangeJustGotReal Impact Reporting PRD State of Life

🏃♀️ How much is better health worth? 💷💡 We all know physical health is important, but do we truly understand its economic and social value? 🔹 A shift from poor to good health is worth £15,300 per year in wellbeing. 🔹 Engaging in weekly physical activity generates £3,400 per year in social value. 🔹 Investing in health initiatives can reduce NHS costs, improve productivity, and enhance community wellbeing. Take community walking programmes—a small initiative that can create millions in social value. 📖 Read our deep dive into this topic here: https://lnkd.in/eukKCT3S #HealthEconomics #SocialValue #Wellbeing #MeasureUp #PublicHealth #Physicalhealth #Physicalactivity #Changejustgotreal

📣 Calling all STEM educators, researchers, and enthusiasts! 📣 Catherine Manning is currently organising a collaborative workshop/working session focused on shaping how we measure and value STEM activities for MeasureUp. Would you like to be involved? It will be a collaborative 2 hour online working session to: 🔬 Share ideas and needs around STEM activities 👩🏽🔬 Discuss what STEM initiatives you already measure—and what you wish you could measure better 🔗 If you’re interested, please pop your details here: https://lnkd.in/e9JY7cZK #SocialvalueinSTEM #STEM