Value wellbeing change
Put a simple £ value on changes in individual wellbeing, from the person’s perspective.
Show public savings
Estimate potential savings to the state created by the outcomes you support.
Choose right rigour
Decide when a light-touch approach works, and when you need deeper analysis for credibility.
Find valuations fast
Identify free sources of valuations and practical shortcuts to get started quickly.
About the workshop
Measuring social value helps you show funders and investors the difference you make – and how much difference you create.
On this short, practical course you’ll learn two linked ways to value outcomes: changes in individual wellbeing (from the person’s perspective) and the wider ‘knock-on’ effects that can create savings for the state. Through examples and exercises, you’ll compare these approaches and see how using them together can tell a fuller story of your impact. You’ll also pick up tips, shortcuts and simple calculations to start valuing outcomes, and explore the risks of over-simplifying when more rigour is needed.
The course was developed by Tim Goodspeed, a founder member of Social Value UK and Social Value International and co-author of the Guide to Social Return on Investment (SROI).
• What social value is and why it matters
• Engaging stakeholders when measuring social value
• Free sources of valuations
• Basics of cost benefit analysis and social return on investment (SROI)
• Different levels of rigour: low, medium and high
• Resources to help you measure and communicate social value
• Value changes in individual wellbeing from participants’ perspectives
• Estimate potential savings to the state linked to those changes
• Test valuation approaches on your own outcomes
• Choose the appropriate depth of analysis for your project
• Select practical but rigorous sources of data and valuations
You’ll learn through:
- Interactive teaching with time for questions
- Examples from real-world practice
- Short exercises to try out valuation methods
- Group discussion to compare approaches and levels of rigour
This is a live, online workshop on Zoom.
An online resources pack is provided for each course with further reading and sources and examples for everything mentioned on the course.
Day 1: 9.30am–12.30pm
Day 2: 9.30am–12.30pm
Joining details will be emailed to you ahead of the workshop.
This course is for anyone keen to learn how to measure social value – no prior knowledge needed. It’s particularly useful if you need to evidence value for funders or investors, or want a practical introduction to valuing outcomes. You can take it as a stand-alone introduction, or alongside our Measuring Social Impact workshop if you want to complete all stages of an SROI.
Measuring Social Impact & Measuring Social Value
You are welcome to take this course without taking our Measuring Social Impact course and will still find it useful if you have a good understanding of social impact measurement. But it is designed as additional modules to Measuring Social Impact. Please take a look at the Measuring Social Impact course to help inform your decision on which to take or contact us if you are not sure.
30% off of Measuring Social Value
If you book the Measuring Social Impact course you will automatically receive a 30% discount code to use on Measuring Social Value course.
About the trainer
Tim Goodspeed is a pioneer in social impact and social value, and a founding member of Social Value International. With a background in economic development, funding and programme management, he has over 20 years’ experience supporting social enterprises. Tim co-authored the Guide to SROI and was among the first accredited SROI practitioners and trainers. He delivers training that balances funder requirements with a strong focus on stakeholder value and ethical practice, and continues to advise organisations on measuring and maximising the value they create.
Impact skills for anyone
Our workshops are designed for people looking to create impact, but anyone, anywhere can join.
15% off for Early Birds
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at a discount of 15% off.
Expert-led course
Led by Tim Goodspeed – founder member of Social Value UK and Social Value International, and co-author of the Guide to SROI.
Essential skills in a day
Strengthen yourself and your projects in 2x 3 hour sessions. Take part in discussions and exercises. Come away with practical actions.
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FAQ
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Yes, we can offer any of our workshops or completely bespoke training on request. Please contact us to discuss the options.
You are very welcome to book for multiple people but each individual joining the workshop must be booked on to join, even if sharing a computer. You can select your number of tickets when you make your booking.
If you are booking for 3 or more people, feel free to contact us to enquire about a group discount.
Cancellations or booking changes can be made up until 7 days before the workshop. You may change the name of the person attending at any time but only one person can join the course per booking.
If you wish to make a change or cancellation please contact us and state the name of the workshop and email address used to make the booking.
This workshop takes place online via Zoom. Once you have booked your place you will receive joining instructions in your confirmation email and in reminders closer to the time of the workshop.
All currently available dates are listed in the Book now section. We run most of our workshops repeatedly throughout the year, so if you cannot see further dates, they may not have yet been scheduled. Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to be kept up to date.
We do not record all our workshops as they are interactive workshops and watching back a recording does not provide the value of taking part live. It also allows people to speak more freely when taking part in discussions within the workshop.
Please see our section on Prices.
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Prices
Select a date in the Book Now section to see prices. Please note:
- The price is based on your organisation’s total annual income, regardless of profit.
- Our pricing is designed to be as accessible as possible for people wanting to create impact at any scale.
- The prices you can see are already heavily discounted, particularly for smaller organisations.
- There are no additional discounts for not-for-profits or government organisations.
Early bird tickets
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at a discount of 15% off.
Group bookings
If you would like to make a booking for 3 or more places please contact us to get a price for a group discount.
Bespoke training and support
We have a range of options for delivering impactful training to your organisation or organisations you support. Get in touch to find out more.
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