Question 1

Accredited Social Value Practitioners in Ireland

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Social Value International has a Practitioner Status Pathway. There are very few practitioners in Ireland at the moment and we would love to see many more. Level 1 - there is currently one Level 1 Associate Practitioner in Ireland Ashling Mc Grory Level 2 - there are currently no Level 2 Accredited Practitioners in Ireland
 Level 3 – these are the current Level 3 Advanced Practitioners in Ireland: Caroline Gardner (Caroline is also an accredited trainer and assessor) Philip Isard Sandra Velthuis Eilís Lawlor (Eilís is also an accredited trainer and assessor)

Question 2

Social Return On Investment Practitioner Training

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What is it? Quality Matters runs regular Social Return on Investment (SROI) training that covers the theory, methodology and practice needed to carry out an SROI forecast/evaluation. The training is designed as a step-by-step walk-through of an SROI analysis and aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin using this approach themselves. Each participant will be provided with a Guide to SROI, which was prepared by Social Value International and which contains further useful information, advice and exercises.  Training is delivered by a Social Value International Accredited Trainer and Accredited Social Value Practitioner. Who is it for? Individuals wishing to undertake an SROI analysis for their organisation Researchers or impact practitioners interested in SROI Social entrepreneurs interested in valuing their impact Directors or leaders interested in applying SROI methodology If you have questions about whether this training is right for you, please contact Caroline at Quality Matters, 0871357819 What topics are covered? Why measure impact? Understanding the larger picture Clarifying your scope/scale Identifying stakeholders Mapping outcomes Gathering data and measuring outcomes Valuing change Understanding the impact Calculating the SROI Sensitivity analysis, reporting and report assurance When is training taking place? The next available training dates are follows: Spring 2022 course: 3, 10, 17 & 24 February and 3 & 10 March Summer 2022 course: 5, 12, 19 & 26 May and 2 & 9 June Autumn 2022 course: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 September and 6 October Training is delivered online via Zoom over the course of six half-days, always on Thursday mornings between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Prices We have introduced a reduced training price for individuals whose organisations are members of The Wheel and/or Social Value Ireland (10% discount). Standard price per person – €700 The Wheel member or Social Value Ireland price (10% discount) – €630 Register Now   To register email: philip@qualitymatters.ie

Question 3

Social Value Ireland Terms of Reference

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Download Social Value Ireland's Terms of Reference document here.

Question 4

Social Value Management Certificate

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The Social Value Management Certificate can be awarded to an organisation, a department or franchise, or a specific programme/project being run by an organisation.  It assesses the extent to which social value is being managed in its day-to-day practice. There are currently no Irish organisations that have applied for and gained the certificate.

Question 5

Social Value Reports

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Below are sample social value reports that have been produced in Ireland measuring the social impact/value/return on investment of specific programmes or organisations.  In order to ensure quality, we believe strongly that any report that is released into the public domain should be assured by Social Value International or undergo similar external scrutiny (for example, academic peer review). A SROI Analysis on the Impact of DIAL House (Novas) 2020
 A social dividend, not just a financial one: SROI Study Of Donore Credit Union Limited 2020
 Exercise, COPD and Me: A SROI Study for Siel Bleu Ireland 2020
 Breaking point: Why investment is needed now to ensure the sustainability of quality services for children and families 2019
 Driving Social Inclusion: A SROI of Vantastic Rental Service 2019
 The Social Value of CLG Na Fianna: A Demonstration Study 2019
 SROI: PHN-facilitated Breastfeeding Groups in Ireland 2018
 Valuing Family Support – A SROI Report on the value of Family Support for Families Coping with Addiction Issues 2017
 A Social Impact Analysis of the Impact of Global Action Plan Ireland 2017
 Reducing Youth Crime in Ireland: An Evaluation of Le Chéile Mentoring 2017
 Ability not disability: Arts, Bravery and Changing Views in Ireland 2015
 Mojo - a 12-week Programme for Unemployed Men Experiencing Mental Health Distress: A SROI Analysis 2014
 SROI Report: Care and Repair Programme 2014
 The Social Value of Carmichael Centre 2014
 An Economic Appraisal of the youngballymun Initiative 2012 SROI Report: Daisyhouse Transitional Housing Service 2009-20112012
 A Social Cost Benefit Analysis of the Rural Social Scheme

Question 6

Useful Links

Accepted Answer

Social Value UK has produced a free Social Value Self Assessment Tool. Important documents about the social value approach, including its relationship with other approaches, can be found in the Standards and Guidance section of the Social Value International website. The Global Value Exchange is a crowd sourced database containing over 30,000 social impact metrics. There are undoubtedly overlaps between accounting for social value and natural capital accounting: Natural Capital Ireland is therefore interesting to explore.