Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0195
Link: https://socialvalueselfassessmenttool.org/
This assessment addresses the seven Principles of Social Value. By answering these 19 questions it will give you a score reflecting how well you are applying each of these principles.
You can choose to answer the questions in relation to a.) the measurement of one of your programmes or b.) the measurement of all of the programmes that your organisation runs.
On completion of this short assessment we will calculate a score and also offer you some suggestions on how to apply each principle to your work and improve your score. It is a good idea to do this as part of a team to discuss your answers and learn how to improve the way you are applying the social value principles.
If you score over 56 points and at least level four for each question then you can apply for the Social Value Organisation or Programme certification.
Impact goal: Health, Housing, Education, Well being, Social impact, Local rejuvenation
Internal/external: Internal
Leader: SVUK/ SVI
Method: Observation, Mission alignment
Output format: Non monetary quant index
Scale: Meso
Sourcing: Self driven
Time frame: Ongoing
Type: Tool
Used in sectors: Impact investing, Governance policy, Social enterprises, Developed countries
Who: Third sector, Public sector
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