From the 1st of October 2025, social value is mandatory in UK procurement under PPN 002. Add in the EU’s new rules: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the direction of travel is clear: every business in a value chain (no matter how big or small)…
From October 1st, every public sector contract in the UK will have to take account of social value in the award process. That’s thanks to the updated Social Value Model under Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 002. Sounds niche? It’s not. If you supply to the public sector (whether you’re a multinational or a small business)…
Giving back isn’t just good PR. Learn how Social Value delivers real ROI — from staff retention to customer loyalty and higher tender scores.
Discover how IIC helps small businesses give back with ease. Track, report and prove your impact without the jargon, cost or admin.
At Investors in Community, we know businesses want to make a real difference but traditional corporate giving often stops with donations and volunteer days. What if businesses could help charities grow stronger, more sustainable, and more impactful in the long run? That’s exactly what the Transformation & Charity Support Programme is designed to do. By providing coaching, strategic…
Social value (you may know it as CSR) is an opportunity to create a culture of purpose within your business while delivering a meaningful impact on society. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by making sure the corporate giving initiatives match with the causes your employees care about most. Why employee…
Social impact is a powerful strategic driver for success. When companies embed social impact into their core operations, they experience a range of benefits that go well beyond good publicity. In this article, we’ll show you how social impact can become a powerful catalyst for growth and long-term success for your business. Building brand loyalty…
MOVE-ember – join the IIC MOVEment Overview of walk-throughs Chapters & Focus Linkedin posts Chapter 1: Introduction and Registration We’re offering FREE unrestricted access to the Investors in Community platform for 30 days. Simply drop us a message with the code FREE30 during November, and start tracking your business’s or personal social impact with ease….
Tackling complex societal issues, from homelessness to climate change, requires more than individual contributions. For businesses, partnering strategically with charities provides a powerful way to make meaningful progress on larger challenges that affect us all. By collaborating with charities, companies can combine resources, expertise, and reach to address systemic problems effectively and sustainably. Amplifying impact…
Experiencing a charity’s work firsthand provides a unique insight that goes beyond reports and statistics. For businesses committed to genuine social impact, visiting local charities and community projects offers invaluable perspectives on the real needs and accomplishments of the communities they support. Here’s why “seeing is believing” when it comes to community engagement. Deepening understanding…