The SVLG’s Social Value Week shines a spotlight on social value, sparking discussions, sharing best practice, celebrating success stories, and honouring dedicated supply-chain partners.

Throughout the week, the SVLG and social value practitioners used social media to share articles, panel discussions, case studies, and insights on social value planning, delivery, and impact.

Programme of events

Monday 25 November 2024 - 12pm - 2pm

Social Value and Sustainability - sponsored by Camden Council

Today’s focus will spotlight social value and sustainability, exploring how contributions from our supply-chain partners are fuelling impactful sustainability, environmental, and biodiversity projects in both local and regional communities.

Join us for a live lunchtime Teams session, where speakers representing community organisations, supply-chain partners, and procuring authorities will share insights on the benefits, examples, and significance of these sustainability initiatives. Community giveaways will be featured, along with a quick poll to capture your views.

12:05pm - 12:15pm: 'Camden Climate Connectors' - presented by Abigail Roberts, Camden Climate Alliance
12:15pm - 12:25pm: 'Sustainability at Morgan Sindall' presented by Monica Paul, Bori Toth, Morgan Sindall Construction
12:25pm -12:40pm:'Our Sustainability Journey' presented by Adam Bevan, Adam Compton, Kelly Thomas, Metropolitan Thames Valley
12:40pm- 12:55pm: 'Supporting residents through the winter' presented by Dave Farquharson
12:55pm -1:10pm 'Energy Efficiency - supporting communities and residents' presented by Dr Mary O’Shaughnessy, Cadent Gas Limited Coram's Fields
1:10pm- 1:20pm 'Making a difference at Mulalley, Implementing Sustainability in our operations' presented by Sean Robinson, Julian Sanz Mulalley 
1:20pm - 1:30pm 'Sustainability and Social Value action in out of Home Advertising presented by Helen Green, Sarah Mead, Clear Channel UK
1:30pm - 1:45pm ' Warmth and Wellbeing' presented by Luke Ross from National Energy Foundation

Tuesday 26 November 2024 - 12pm - 1pm

Social Value and Employment and Training – sponsored by MTVH

With over 70 million invested in employment related services, the housing sector is the second largest investor into employment solutions after the DWP but is the service we offer to residents and communities still meeting their needs.

Join Social Value and Fundraising Manager at MTVH, Kelly Thomas as she hosts the podcast “Is the Housing Sector still innovating employment and training solutions to meet the needs of residents for the future”.

With Dominic Briant, Director of Community Impact at MTVH and Victoria Whittle, Head of Jobs and Training at Clarion Futures.

Wednesday 27 November 2024 - 12pm - 12:30pm

Join the live platform preview session online - 12pm - 12:30pm

Governance and Infrastructure – sponsored by Hyde & Peabody

In this session, there'll be an exclusive sneak peak of exciting new tech being developed by the Hyde Group and SVLG members.

Also as part of day 3, we want to encourage you to share your thoughts online (LinkedIn and Instagram) around the essential elements of a "toolkit" for embedding social value within organisations.

To kickstart your thoughts, hear more about the top 10 key elements initiated by Hyde, Peabody and other members of the SVLG.

Finally, listen to some of the common challenges faced by procuring authorities and supply-chain partners in monitoring and reporting on social value.

Thursday 28 November 2024

SVLG Social Value Supply-Chain Awards (in person event) –sponsored by Hyde, The British Museum, Camden Council, MTVH, Fusion21, Peabody, L&Q, SNG, NHG and Solihull BC

Celebrating the commendable social value delivery of SVLG Supply Chain Partners and honouring those who have gone above and beyond.

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Friday 29 November 2024 - 10:30am - 12:30pm

Celebrating Social Value – sponsored by L&Q and Sovereign Network Group

The final day of Social Value Week recaped the week’s highlights, shared case studies and celebrated some of our shortlisted supply-chain partners.