Matthew JacksonChair, GMSVN@mattjackson170#gmsvnwww.gmsvn.org.uk

Greater Manchester Social Value Network Conference

Welcome and Introduction to work of GMSVN

Agenda

Plenary (10.00 – 11.10) Introduction to the work of GMSVN Overview of strategy, policy and practice in ‘social

value’ in GM University of Manchester approach to maximising

social value Workshops (11.10 – 11.45 and 11.45 – 12.15)

Emerging trends in social accounting Maximising social value through procurement and

business engagement Creating a legacy, Greater Manchester Talent

Match

Why we formed?

A need for social value to be a consideration of Public, Social AND Commercial sectors

Lots going on around social value but little awareness or promotion

Exciting policy times and a recognition that social value should drive it

Limited impact of Public Services (Social Value) Act A need for a voice to push social value in Greater

Manchester

Our vision?

‘To encourage organisations in every sector to seek relevant social, environmental and economic value from

everything they do, including service delivery, commissioning and procurement. Social Value includes more than just the financial transaction and includes:

happiness, well-being, health, inclusion, empowerment, poverty, and environment

Who is our core group?

Matthew Jackson – CLES (Chair) Nigel Rose – MACC (Facilitator) Anne Lythgoe – Salford City Council Alison Page – Salford CVS Clare Ibbeson – Salford CVS Collette Humphreys – Wythenshawe Community

Housing Group Marie Graham – GMCVO Tom Wilde – Trafford Housing Trust

What have we been up to?

Collect - evidence Gathering case studies and information

Support – to deliver more effective social value policy, practice + outcomes

developing a collective training offer Advising commissioners and procurers

Influence – behaviour of those with a stake Sharing Greater Manchester Social Value Procurement

Framework Seeking to embed social value into Health and Social Care

Devolution Discussing social value with the LEP and other economic

development vehicles

How do we want you involved?

Join our wider group. You will need to: Have commitment to the purpose of the Network and

demonstrate a commitment to Greater Manchester Actively support the work of GMSVN Share information with other members of the network Work with others to champion the principles and practice of

social value in their organisation and networks We will support you through:

networking and learning opportunities advice, information and support News about the network

How do you get involved?

Contact our facilitator Nigel Rose: nigel@macc.org.uk

Also contact Nigel about: Providing venues and receptions for future events Supporting us with conference administration in the

future Facilitating workshops at future conferences