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Social value frameworks, guides, metrics and other helpful tools and resources
Navigating the complex landscape of social value can often be overwhelming without the right tools.
That’s why we’ve gathered the most frequently used social value frameworks, actionable guides, critical metrics, and beneficial resources into one easy-to-use chart, designed to assist social value champions in charting a strategic path forward.
Get to grips with the social value frameworks and resources available with our easy-to-follow guide. Uncover the metrics, tools, and resources that can turn your organisation into a force for social good.
| Organisation | Depth | Key themes | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| B4SI Framework | Framework and guidance | Global standards that organises social activities under three pillars—inputs, outputs, and impacts | All sectors |
| B Impact Assessment | Evaluation tool | holistic tool used by businesses to measure and manage their social and environmental impact as part of B Corp Certification. | All sectors |
| Better Buildings Partnership | Guidance | Social value checklist | Built environment/ Property management |
| GRI Standards | Framework and guidance | Global standards for impact reporting and sustainability | All sectors |
| HM Treasury Green Book – WELLBY | Framework and guidance | guidance on how to include wellbeing in monitoring and evaluation in line with the requirements of the Green Book | All sectors |
| IRIS+ System | Standards | Metrics | Free impact accounting system offered by GIIN | Impact investing |
| MeasureUp | Calculator | Free valuation measurement tool offered by Impact Reporting | All sectors |
| National TOMs Framework | Calculator | Skills and employment, Business growth, Community and environment | Built environment |
| NPC | Framework and guidance | Charity-focused tools for improving outcomes and impacts | Charities |
| New Economic Foundation (NEF) | Guidance | Wellbeing, Environmental sustainability | Built environment |
| Portland Group – Total Value Index | Index | Multi-sector Social Value Index | All sectors |
| SCAPE Construction frameworks | Calculator | Jobs, Growth, Social, Environment, Innovation | Built environment |
| Scottish Futures Trust | Calculator | Social impact calculator | Public sector |
| Social Audit Network – Guide to Social Accounting | Guidance | Facilitates the exchange of information and experience between practitioners of social accounting and audit | Social economy and voluntary sectors |
| Social Value Model / Procurement Policy PPN 06/20 | Framework and guidance | Deliver social value through the government’s commercial activities | Public sector |
| Social Value UK – SROI Value Map | Guidance | Value map | All sectors |
| Social Value UK – Theory of Change | Framework | Logic model | All sectors |
| Supply Chain Sustainability School | Guidance | Social, Environmental, Economic | Built environment |
| UK GGBC | Framework and guidance | Membership-led industry network Social, Environmental, and Economic | Built environment |
| UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) | Framework and guidance | 17 goals including sustainability, environmental, equality and diversity | All sectors |
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