Our projects
We work with a broad spectrum of clients across a range of sectors to identify and maximise their social and environmental value. A selection of our work can be found below.
The Old Vinyl Factory, Hayes UK
Prof. Bichard was invited to assess the SuROI potential of the Old Vinyl Factory development as a part of a portfolio review for Cathedral Group.
Cathedral Group Ltd
2018
SuROI report
Development and Regeneration
The Repurposing of Castle House, Sheffield UK
Northpoint Developments commissioned RealWorth to conduct an initial Sustainable Return on Investment (SuROI) appraisal for plans to renovate and repurpose a former iconic department store in Sheffield.
Northpoint Developments
2017
Development and Regeneration
Sustainable Value Report
The Redevelopment of St James Gate, Dublin Ireland
In July 2018 U+I asked RealWorth to assist with its bid to Diageo to create and implement a new Masterplan for a portion of the Guinness brewery estate in Dublin.
U+I Group
2018
Societal Impact Report
Development and Regeneration
Temple Group Ltd training and knowledge transfer, UK
RealWorth conducted Sustainable Return on Investment (SuROI) training for Temple Group Ltd – a UK-based engineering consultancy.
Temple Group Ltd
2018
Knowledge Transfer Training
Engineering
The Real Value Report: Establishing the Real Value of Development, UK
RealWorth was commissioned by the international law firm Trowers and Hamlins to write a pioneering report that sought to make the case that the greatest financial return on investment is achieved by creating buildings and places in which people and communities thrive.
Trowers and Hamlins
2018
Social Value Report
Real Estate
Developing SuROI for the Swedish Government, Sweden
The HAI project is a 2.5-year study due to finish at the end of 2019. The intention of the project is to develop an approach and process to value and integrate social and environmental benefits into Swedish regeneration programmes.
Swedish Innovation Agency (Vinnova)
2017 - ongoing
SuROI Development and Implementation, Training
Research and Development
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority’s Behavioural Change Programme, Merseyside UK
RealWorth carried out two Sustainable Return on Investment (SuROI) studies on the impact that the MRWA Behavioural Change Programme had on participants and beneficiaries.
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority
2016 - 2018
SuROI studies and report
Public/third sector
Wrexham Borough Council training and knowledge transfer
Prof. Bichard advised the Council on how to predict outcomes of a number of training and skills programmes associated with its Communities First Framework.
Wrexham Borough Council
2012 - 2013
Policy-Making and Strategy Support
Government and Local Authorities
Plus Dane’s Youth Inclusion Programme, Liverpool UK
SuROI was used for the social housing group Plus Dane, to calculate the social value added by a programme to divert young people from street crime in the Dingle district of Liverpool.
Plus Dane Housing
2011 - 2012
Retrospective Valuations
Social Housing
Sustainable Communities Programme, Salford UK
This 5-year climate change and communities programme was funded by the UK Big Lottery and located in a deprived area of East Salford.
Broughton Trust
2012 - 2017
Retrospective Valuations
Social Business & Community Enterprise
The Ambassadors Project, Pittsburgh USA
GTECH is a social enterprise working with a range of stakeholders to transition land use liabilities into community assets and improve the economic, social, and environmental health outcomes.
GTECH
2013 - 2014
SuROI Training
Social Business & Community Enterprise
House 4 Life Project, Salford UK
This project was carried out in partnership with the award-winning White Arkitekter.
White Arkitekter
2016
Design Evaluation and Enhancement and Predictive Valuation Services
Social Housing