Value Positive: Podcasts for a world of value

Our Value Positive podcasts help make the world of social value understandable, accessible and enlightening.

Listen in to our inspirational speakers for practical tips and advice on what best practice looks like, plus the anecdotes and lessons learnt along the way.

Social value has a central role to play in the positive transformation of the NHS and our healthcare systems. But how can health organisations and NHS suppliers get smarter at embedding best practice at scale?

Social value specialist Becky Jones is a passionate social value practitioner who wears many ‘hats’, most recently leading NHS Arden & GEM CSU to social value Silver accreditation.

In this episode we cover:

• Arden & GEM’s journey – the starting point and challenges
• The role of accreditation in embedding change
• What the Silver Quality Mark entails
• The immense potential for social value within the NHS

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With a myriad of different approaches and conflicting advice, where should you start with measuring your social impact? Is there an agreed view of best practice?

In this latest podcast, self-confessed social value ‘geeks’ Catherine Manning and SVB MD Richard Dickins dive into the essentials. Catherine is Head of Impact Practice at Impact Reporting and was previously the Ops Director at Social Value UK.

Join us for this episode which covers:

• Where to start
• How to shift from outputs to value
• Emerging best practice
• Quick wins to implement now

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Ever wondered how other organisations are tackling social value to industry acclaim? Emma Whyte, Social Value Lead, and Lisa McKellar, Marketing & Social Value Director for QTS, share their journey to Silver accreditation.

Join us for a deep dive into what it takes to embed social value in an organisation that’s geographically spread and that encompasses numerous roles.

Together with host, SVB MD Richard Dickins, we discuss:

• The starting point and gaining buy-in from stakeholders
• Challenges, barriers and the role of accreditation
• Examples of best practice in action

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ESG has historically integrated social with environmental, but is that still the case with social value? And if social value is a more proactive, holistic and positively focused approach than ESG, are we missing an important opportunity?

This insightful podcast with Stephen Henry, Co-founder of Positive Planet, and Bryony Salter, Head of Impact and Sustainability explores the issue further.

Facilitated by our MD Richard Dickins, we look at reasons for the different approaches, the benefits of taking an integrated approach, and practical tips for organisations. We also examine the role of current and future legislation in terms of driving change.

Book a Joint Discovery Call: Richard and Stephen are offering informal 30-minute chats to share ideas for integrated social and environmental approaches. Email .

Are you a tech provider looking for new ways to add social value? Or an SME wondering how to use ICT to become more sustainable?

Tony Kennedy, Social Value Lead at Netcompany, offers an expert take on the role and potential for ICT to support the sustainability agenda. Netcompany was the first organisation to be awarded the Gold Social Value Quality Mark^®.

Together with host, SVB MD Richard Dickins, we discuss:

• How tech companies can make a physical impact from a virtual word
• The role of ICT in supporting positive transformation
• Quick wins to reduce the environmental impact of your ICT estate

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Ever felt daunted by where to start with community partnerships? You’re in good hands. Paul Valentine, MD of Sonar Engagement, explores how to get started and who to engage.

With decades of experience in grassroots neighbourhood approaches, Paul unpicks how to use your KNORT (KNowledge, Opportunity, Resources and Time) to develop innovative collaborations. He explores real life examples which are making a genuine difference – and how to bring strength and depth to your tender submissions.

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Donna Howard, Head of Social Sustainability at Kier Transportation, discusses the organisation’s journey to embed a diverse culture.

In this honest and insightful podcast, Donna shares her passion for the topic, the challenges they’ve overcome and the difference it is making to their team and culture.

Kier Transportation is the UK’s first infrastructure provider to achieve the Gold Social Value Quality Mark.

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In the first of our new ‘Value Positive’ podcast series, we’re joined by Chris Farthing, CEO of Advice Cloud, to unpack social value from an SME perspective.

• Find out why SMEs often have an advantage when it comes to reporting value
• Get practical advice for how to strengthen tender and bid responses
• Take away ‘quick wins’ for getting started with and improving your social value approaches

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