SROI Project Partners
Forth Sector Development
Forth Sector Development is a business consultancy to the Third Sector. With a team of highly professional Business Development Consultants with experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors, they understand the complex dynamics that can arise when organisations establish and grow as social enterprises.
Over the years, FSD have worked with a number of organisations to support them in their business and marketing planning, funding applications and other areas of business growth. Full details of their consultancy services can be found at www.forthsectordevelopment.org.uk
SROI Network
The SROI Network is a network dedicated to the consistent and effective use of SROI. The growing membership is led by accredited practitioners who have pioneered SROI in England, Ireland and Scotland. The SROI Network audit SROI reports, and approve accredited practitioners. Full details of the network services and membership benefits can be found at www.thesroinetwork.org
Haldane Associates
Haldane Associates is a small independent development consultancy working in the social enterprise and third sectors.
The organisation is led by Sheila Durie, who has over 25 years experience in these sectors, recognised in Scotland as a researcher, business planner and trainer with significant expertise in social enterprise and mental health employment issues.
Haldane Associates has been at the forefront of developing SROI methodology in Scotland with a wealth of experience in producing SROI reports. Full details of Haldane Associates services can be found at www.haldane.org.uk
New Economics Foundation (nef)
nef is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real econonmic well being.
They aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues, working in partnership and putting people and the planet first.
nef works with all sections of society in the UK and internationally - civil society, government, individuals, businesses and academia - to create more understanding and strategies for change.
nef has been at the forefront of many of the developments in relation to SROI, promoting its use in public policy, procurement and social investment.
More information about nef and nef consulting can be found at www.neweconomics.org
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC)
NPC are passionate about helping effective charities to get the funds they need to change lives for the better: -
- Their research creates an understanding of where need is greatest and identifies 'high return' charities for donors;
- Their advice helps donors and their trusted advisors to see giving as an investment that is both effective and rewarding.
- Their tools enable charities to measure and communicate their results effectively.
Experienced in carrying out both SROI and cost-benefit analysis NPC are currently developing a single database for all types of data about social impact which is being piloted in 2009.
More information can be found at www.philanthropycapital.org
Social Audit Network (SAN)
SAN was established to promote, facilitate and encourage the use of social accounting and audit especially within the social enterprise and social economy sectors, through the sharing of information and experience. SAN and SROI network have been working to harmonise the statements of principles and frameworks adopted by SROI and Social Accounting.
More information can be found at www.socialauditnetwork.org.uk
ACOSVO -
Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary
Organisations.
is a unique forum for chief officers in the voluntary sector in Scotland which promotes excellence in leadership and management.
ACSOVO provide professional development opportunities, through a range of services and activities, to a diverse association membership across Scotland. In an increasingly successful third sector, in which its Chief Officers are inspired to maximise their impact, we form a combined voice on matters of senior management and governance in the voluntary sector and are guided by our members to influence change where required. We are member-led in our management through our Board and in our practice through ongoing dialogue and consultation directly with them.
more information can be found at http://www.acosvo.org.uk/
Social Enterprise Academy
At the Social Enterprise Academy we believe passionately in the power of learning to deliver personal, organisational, and sector growth. Learning with us will enable you to reflect on your day-to-day roles and responsibilities, giving you the tools and self-belief to tackle challenges as they arise.
The Academy's unique style of learning is available to all
whatever your budget and we are proud to be able to deliver
learning directly to your community throughout Scotland.
More information can be found at http://www.theacademy-ssea.org/
Greenspace Scotland
Greenspace Scotland works with a wide range of national and local partners to improve the quality of life of people living and working in urban Scotland through the planning, development and sustainable management of greenspaces. Their activities include policy advocacy, partnership development and support, research, enabling and sharing practice.
More information can be found at www.greenspacescotland.org.uk
Office of the Third Sector -
Measuring Social Value
For more information on the OTS Measuring Social Value project,
visit: Measuring Social
Value
