We help organisations understand, optimise, capture and evaluate the social value of places, projects, policies and programmes
We work across the built environment, including mixed-use and residential development, cultural assets and programmes, and energy and infrastructure projects.
Our work falls into five broad, connected themes.
Understanding Need and Opportunity
We help our clients gain a deep understanding of local contexts, ambitions, and challenges. We work with stakeholders to develop an accurate and actionable picture that informs strategies and fosters long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Our approach includes:
Theory of Change Workshops
Neighbourhood Audits (including socio-economic analyses, policy, and social infrastructure reviews)
Community Engagement
Optimising Value
We provide practical guidance to developers, designers and commissioners on creating lasting social impact. Our insights, case studies, and strategic advice empower decision-makers to make pro-social choices that truly benefit communities.
Our approach includes:
Social Value Strategies, Statements & Charters
Community Partnership Strategies
Implementing Social Value & Community Initiatives
Capturing Change
We collect meaningful data to assess how people experience change, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of impact. This process supports real-time learning, course correction, and accountability.
This includes:
Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks
Identifying Indicators & Outcomes
Establishing Data Collection Strategies
Evaluating Impact
We analyse change using a combination of quantitative data and human stories. This provides compelling, accessible and evidence-based analyses which showcase personal accounts of change. Our approach builds trust, accountability, and drives continuous improvement.
Our Social Value Reports include:
Quantitative analyses, using Social Return on Investment analysis (including both evaluation and forecasts), combined with;
Qualitative analysis, such as Most Significant Change, Thematic Analysis or Social Impact Narrative
We have extensive capabilities in using Social Return on Investment to understand and monetise social values, and broad experience in a range of other social value frameworks.
Strategic Advice and Advocacy
We help clients develop their thinking and embed social value practices into their core strategies. Our tailored guidance demystifies social value, sets clear targets, and allows efficient performance tracking.
This includes:
Knowledge Transfer & Capacity Building
Pro-Social Procurement Advice
Tender and Bidding Support
Social Value Audits, Frameworks & Toolkits