Report

Fertilising the soil for greater social impact

This report from UK think tank City-REDI outlines ways for supporting social value by building two-way relationships between universities and VCSEs.

Universities can play a vital role in enhancing social value for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. This report outlines four main ways for supporting social value by building two-way relationships between universities and VCSEs, meaningfully involving VCSEs in research and teaching, supporting VCSE organisations in procurement processes, and strengthening civic leadership and accountability.

This report draws on work as part of the Collaborative Value Initiative, as part of the National Civic Impact Accelerator. Findings from interviews, existing good practice, and approaches to monetising social value are pulled together to outline how universities can help support VCSEs and develop wider social meaning to local communities and economies.