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In December 2024, the Government announced its plans for an 'English Devolution Bill' that will provide local authorities with more decision-making powers to drive economic growth. This article takes a look at the allocation of greater autonomy to those with in-depth knowledge of their communities, the intention is to take advantage of growth opportunities and increase geographic equality in England

The connection between cultural participation, such as attending music performances, visiting galleries, and engaging with the arts, and broader social benefits is increasingly recognised. The arts have long been valued for their emotional and cultural impact, but their role in enhancing physical health, productivity, and quality of life is now also understood

On the latest Spotlight Series, RealWorth would like to shine a light on The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (abbreviated as QEST) is an art and craft educational trust created to sustain traditional British craftsmanship. It is a British institution committed to helping support craftspeople of all ages and from all backgrounds, at a critical stage in their careers.

In this blog, we explore how developers can balance the social value of student accommodation with the need for affordability and community involvement, whilst highlighting how a social value approach is better for everyone.

In 2010, when the Conservative government implemented austerity measures in the aftermath of the financial crisis, many economists warned that focusing solely on spending cuts without contemplating their long-term social impact was ill-considered. Fourteen years later, the UK faces similar issues under a Labour government. The dire economic legacy inherited by the current government necessitates fiscal responsibility, yet lessons from the past suggest that cuts in essential services, such as the Winter Fuel Allowance, could lead to greater social and economic costs in the future.

The Reader is a non-profit organisation that brings people together and books to life in free, weekly Shared Reading groups across the UK. The Reader’s founder, Jane Davis MBE, as well as weekly, free Shared Reading, there are cultural events, and art, heritage and wellbeing activities. The Reader at Calderstones offers something for everyone.

Labour is committed to building 370,000 new homes per year in England. RealWorth's Erik Bichard discusses what this means for social value in the built environment.

Social value is best created when communities are empowered, objectives and ambitions are aligned, solutions are optimised, and outcomes are thoughtfully targeted and measured. What can the incoming Labour government do to ensure social value is delivered in the built environment?

Jamal Edwards Delve is a non-profit organisation focused on refurbishing and reopening youth centres to support young people in Acton, West London. Its weekly schedule includes Music and Media sessions, and recent projects have harnessed the raw creative talents of young people in the borough. RealWorth's spotlight on Delve aims to highlight the incredible impact the charity is having, and what you can do to help.

To conduct its social value analysis, RealWorth teamed up with the charity Big Help Project to survey people with experience of fuel poverty and establish the social value of escaping fuel poverty. In the report, the authors discuss how fuel poverty impacts lives and what measures the built environment sector can put in place to reduce the likelihood of fuel poverty.

Our second year of being a B Corp has brought some great successes, including the benefit and sheer joy that can be had from the wider B Corp community. If you would like to read more about our impact, and our work within the B Corp community, please read our impact report attached.