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Embedding social value frameworks allow organisations to support and grow community connections in the areas they operate in. Meaningful outreach is especially important for vulnerable people struggling with their mental health. We partnered with the charitable organisation Access Community Trust (ACT) and our customer British Sugar, in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Together, our organisations: 💡 Refurbished the Steam Café, a local hub that provides holistic assistance for adults experiencing mental health issues. 💡 Donated IT and other equipment to the café. 💡 Created employment opportunities for local residents. ACT also helped us provide mental health training for our employees at British Sugar. As a result, we saw a 50% reduction in the number of ‘return to work’ reports citing mental health as cause of absenteeism. Find out more about this #SocialValue project and how to kickstart your own initiatives in our free white paper -> https://lnkd.in/eG3zn7P9. #ESG #CommunitySupport #MentalHealth #ABetterWorldAtWork

Our approach to responsibility is based on three pillars: Society, Business and Product. Let’s focus on our responsibility in Business.   Our Responsibility in Business 👉 We understand the importance of operating our business with transparency and will ensure the visibility of our supply chain. 👉 Across our operations, it is our responsibility to ensure our affiliates' regulatory compliance and guarantee diversity and inclusion across the group. 👉 We recognise the importance of collaboration and partnership across the industry and will ensure that we engage with key stakeholders, including NGOs, governments, regulators, and charities. 👉 We also acknowledge the issue of climate change, outlining actions that the group can take to reduce its carbon emissions.

Data collection for the next edition of the Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI) is now underway, so we are taking a moment to reflect on the key findings from the 2022 GPEI! The GPEI measures the enabling environment for philanthropy in 91 countries and economies around the world, focusing on 6 factors: 👉 Ease of operating a philanthropic organization; 👉 Tax incentives on giving; 👉 Cross-border philanthropic flows; 👉 Political environment; 👉 Economic environment; and 👉 Socio-cultural environment for philanthropy. Visit the link to explore the global, regional, or country GPEI reports: https://lnkd.in/eB6Ne46k #GlobalPhilanthropy #Policy

Are your CSR efforts making a measurable impact? ❓ Download our guide: Measuring Your Impact: Five Concerns Every Philanthropist can Avoid DOWNLOAD NOW: https://hubs.ly/Q01-HS6t0 #MeasuringImpact #CSR

“If we want to really create deeper change, we think philanthropy should not remain simply a sector that fills gaps left by government or market, but actually helps trigger transformation”, Benjamin Bellegy. The ‘Illuminating the Invisible’ report, by Propel Philanthropy and Alliance magazine, supported by WINGS, features insights on the work of Social Impact Infrastructure Organisations (SIIOs) and their contribution to #TransformPhilanthropy. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e4BDUR96

Sharing these interesting insights and thoughts in this discussion on challenges and best practices in impact measurement.

Are you a changemaker aspiring to create a better world? The Audacious Project is looking for ideas addressing diverse topics, spanning from global health and climate change to social justice and education. Your idea should: ➡Encompass a transformative vision aimed at addressing critical global issues and creating a better world by offering significant impact. ➡Ensure evidence of impact through a track record of past success, demand from affected parties, and justified confidence in future sustainability. ➡Present a bold vision with clear outcomes, detailing the strategy, resources, and timeline for achievement. ➡Demonstrate established support from capable nonprofits, NGOs, or institutions, with a track record of managing large budgets. Apply here by 15th March 2024- https://lnkd.in/gjMnu_qZ #changemaker #climateaction #audaciousproject #socialjustice

Capitalize Good is committed to disrupting philanthropy by expanding access to “Enterprise Capital” for nonprofits to build financial sustainability while enhancing social impact. Learn more about our efforts to transform the social sector: capitalizegood.org

"Do Well to Do Good" means that when you achieve financial success or personal prosperity, you have the opportunity to use your resources or influence to make a positive impact on society or the environment. It's about using your success to contribute to the greater good, such as by supporting charitable causes, investing in projects that benefit others, or simply giving back to the community. "Do Well and Do Good" on the other hand, encourages you to not only seek financial success but to actively incorporate social and environmental good into your actions. This could involve starting a green business that is not only profitable but also makes a positive impact, such as by addressing social issues or promoting sustainability. It's about aligning your personal or business success with making a meaningful difference in the world. In essence, both concepts promote the idea that financial success can be a tool for positive change. Have a green week, #linkedin family. #greeneconomy #sustainability #esg

Social impact organizations face a lot of pressure these days to do impact measurement well, and to move beyond measuring outputs to creating outcomes that can be clearly communicated, measured and scaled. But impact measurement is fraught with barriers – and not every social purpose organizations has the capacity to do measurement well, especially small businesses and local nonprofits. Sue Manzuik of Interior Savings moderated a panel discussion on this topic with Peace Selorm Jilani of Thompson Rivers University, Carmen Rempel of Kelowna’s Gospel Mision, and 'Segun David Fatudimu of Impact Toolbox and Purppl, at Connect Money Impact 2023. Each acknowledged these barriers, discussed the challenges and limitations of impact measurement approaches, and shared advice on how to simplify and standardize the impact measurement process. Discover insights from their discussion on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dkcBT8v9 #socialimpact #socialenterprise #socialpurpose #ConnectMoneyImpact2023 #SocialChange