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Unleash the power of procurement

Procurement has a reputation as a dull and bureaucratic exercise carried out by the risk averse. This session will de-bunk…

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Front and Centre – Putting Social Value at the Heart of Inclusive Growth

SEUK’s latest research report calls for a rethink on how public bodies use social value, urging it to be placed…

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The unseen, untold and sometimes unexpected truth about University of Salford’s impact

How did your organisation deliver social value? Our city, our city, our region, your university University of Salford have always…

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GM Social Value Network Gathering

Tuesday 10th September 2019, 9am – 1pm Co-operative Group HQ, 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG Five years ago, a small group of people with…

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Measuring what matters most will help us invest in ideas we value

Too often measuring value is limited to physical things that are easy to count. Public and social value – such…

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Unlimited Potential wins ‘Against All Odds’ industry award for dedication to real Living Wage

Unlimited Potential was awarded a prestigious prize for its commitment to the real Living Wage at the national Living Wage…

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Working in partnership to support apprentices

How did your organisation deliver social value? Delivering on a batch of four schools in Greater Manchester for the Department…

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Social value in government procurement: Have your say

The Civil Society Strategy committed the government to use its buying power to drive social change. Central government will, in…

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Carbon Creative and Salford Social Value team up for a litter pick around Eccles

How did your organisation deliver social value? At Carbon Creative, we believe in sustainable and ethical business and are passionate…

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Tenants at Bourke Gardens extra care scheme celebrate ageing.

How did your organisation deliver social value? Tenants at Bourke Gardens extra care scheme in Walkden took part in 10…

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Making an impact pound by pound

Nearly 60% of spending by Salford City Council is now going to local suppliers – and that’s up 3% on…

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Carbon Creative’s Tree Planting Pledge

What did your organisation do to deliver social value? At Carbon, we believe in sustainable and ethical business and it…

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Social Value & Inspiring Impact Roadshow

The Roadshow will be hosted by Social Value UK and the Greater Manchester Social Value Network. Monday 29th April 2019, 09.30am – 12.30pm Stockport…

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Tenants in Salford Extra Care Schemes celebrate ageing

What did the organisation do to deliver social value? Tenants at Bourke Gardens extra care scheme in Walkden took part…

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The Health & Wellbeing Benefits of Volunteering

This case study was taken from the Salford Volunteering Strategy. Diana is an activities volunteer at Barton Brook Care Home…

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