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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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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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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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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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Salford Untold Breakfast Event

Join Salford University for the unveiling of their Social and Economic Impact Report at an event that will celebrate the…

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RBH Launch New Guide on Social Value for Prospective Suppliers

As a significant employer and purchaser, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) recognises that it has a key role in helping to directly build…

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Update from Social Value Alliance Meeting held on 11th September

On 11th September members of the Social Value Alliance were invited to attend one of our regular meetings.  We hold…

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Inspiring Communities Together – Social Value Report 2018

The 10% Better Campaign  invites organisations from across the private, public and voluntary community and social enterprise sectors to use social…

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Salford Community Leisure

Impact Report 2017/2018 We have continued to demonstrate our commitment to social value and our support for the city’s 10%…

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Minister promises to extend scope of social value act

’The Social Value Act will be extended to ensure that all government departments explicitly evaluate social value when commissioning services,…

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Salford Social Enterprise Unlimited Potential Wins Living Wage Champion Award for Industry Leadership

A Salford social enterprise has today been announced as a winner in the Living Wage Champion Awards 2018 – and…

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Social Accounting and Audit – learn and network event in Salford

Salford CVS is pleased to welcome the Social Audit Network for a lunchtime event which will focus on the theory…

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Social Accounting and Audit – learn and network event

Thursday 12th July 2018 – 12noon – 2pm Stockport Advocacy, Land O’Cakes 48 Middle Hillgate Stockport SK1 3DL Stockport Advocacy is…

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Social Value Act: Introductory guide

This is an introductory guide to the Social Value Act. Our aim is to give practical advice to commissioners and…

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