Webinar: Getting started with social value

For organisations new to social value and unsure where to begin, this practical and engaging webinar was designed to help them take their first confident steps.

Maddie Kortenaar led an accessible introduction to the key concepts, frameworks, and practical steps involved in understanding and measuring social value. Whether shaping a new project, responding to procurement requirements, or simply looking to demonstrate impact more effectively, the session served as an ideal starting point.

The webinar explored:

• What social value is and why it matters

• The principles of Social Return on Investment (SROI)

• How to develop a Theory of Change

• How to begin measuring social value

• How to use the Social Value Engine to calculate SROI

Attendees gained a clear understanding of how social value works in practice and how to apply recognised approaches such as SROI. The session also covered the importance of a Theory of Change in planning and evaluation, and shared guidance on what good measurement looks like.

**Who was it for?**The session was suitable for anyone starting out, from project managers and commissioners to consultants and voluntary sector organisations, who wanted to build knowledge, meet expectations, and make a greater impact with confidence.