As we head towards the end of our financial year, it will be time for CHIP to start reviewing the social value that has been generated through contracts, sponsorships, volunteering and our Community Chest Fund. As CHIP moves closer to the end of its second year in operation, we are excited to see the impact of support that has been created amongst the individuals and communities we work with.
Social value, although massively important, can be forgotten as we maneuver through busy workdays, where the impact on the communities and individuals we are supporting can go unnoticed until we start to review our Social Return on Investment.
It is so important to remember the positive impact that organisations can have and the opportunities this can generate:
• Monetary donations to charities and local community groups.
• Being external role models to students where education establishments may not be having an impact.
• Donation of food and other items to support those who are deprived.
• Creating training and qualification opportunities.
• Creating job and employment opportunities for those distant from the workplace.
• Creating better homes and living environments for those in need.
• Providing mental health support to a wide range of individuals.
When we take time to review what we are doing individually, and as a whole through the companies we work for, it is important to remember that our efforts go far beyond the workplace. The ongoing impact this can have on people living in communities in and around us is quite far reaching.
So, as we work toward recognising the incredible efforts made this year, watch this space to see exactly what we have all generated and achieved and how much impact we have made on the communities in which we all work!
If you would like to discuss social value in more detail, please get in touch with Emma Macaulay, Social Value Manager at emacaulay@chipcharity.org.uk
