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) will be expected to prove its impact.
Most companies already have systems in place to manage the “E” in ESG (measuring carbon emissions, resource use, biodiversity and climate impact). But the “S” often gets left behind. How do you evidence contributions to communities, fair work, equality, or wellbeing in a way that’s standardised, auditable and trusted?
That’s where Investors in Community (IIC) comes in.
Why the “S” matters more than ever
Both PPN 002 and the EU directives push procurement teams to score bids on more than price. They want proof of:
Jobs and apprenticeships created
Support for community wellbeing
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Tackling economic inequality
If you can’t measure and prove these things, you risk losing business, even if your environmental reporting is watertight.
How IIC completes the ESG picture
IIC plugs the gap in existing ESG systems by focusing on the “S.” The platform allows you to:
Track every act of giving (volunteering, donations, pro bono work, gifts in kind)
Produce real-time, auditable reports for procurement and stakeholders
Verify social value with blockchain-backed data
Align with the UK’s five social value themes and international reporting standards
Think of IIC as the trusted partner that sits alongside your existing “E” systems, giving you a complete, compliant and competitive ESG story.
The bottom line
Environmental data is only half the picture. With new legislation here, the social side of ESG is no longer optional. Companies that can prove their social value will win contracts, attract partners and strengthen supply chains.
IIC makes that proof simple, reliable and cost-effective.
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) this change could affect you.
Until now, social value in procurement has been a nice-to-have. A box to tick. From October, it’s mandatory. Buyers will have to score your bid not just on cost and quality, but also on the social impact you bring.
What counts as social value?
Think:
● Are you supporting your local community?
● Are you creating jobs and skills?
If you can prove it, you’re in a stronger position to win. If you can’t, you could lose out – even if your price is competitive.
Why SMEs and supply chains should care
You might think: “We’re only a small business, this doesn’t apply to us.” But public sector procurement isn’t just about billion-pound contracts. Councils, NHS trusts, schools, and local authorities buy from SMEs every single day.
And here’s the kicker: if you’re in the supply chain of a bigger company that bids for public contracts, they’ll soon be asking you for evidence of your social value too.
So whether you’re front and centre on a tender, or part of someone else’s supply chain, you need to be ready.
How do you prove your social value?
It’s not enough to say you do good things. From October, buyers will want measurable outcomes. The Social Value Model sets out five key themes:
1. COVID-19 recovery
2. Tackling economic inequality
3. Fighting climate change
4. Equal opportunity
5. Wellbeing
If you can show practical action in these areas (and put numbers against them), you’ll stand out.
How to measure and report social value
The good news? This doesn’t need to be complicated. With the right platform (hello, IIC), you can log, measure, and report your impact in a way that buyers trust. Whether you’re planting trees, volunteering hours, or making donations, you’ll have the data to back it up.
What to do next
Don’t wait until October to figure this out. Start embedding social value measurement into your business now – before your competitors do. Because when the new rules land, the companies that can show proof will have the edge. And those who can’t? They’ll be left scratching their heads, wondering why they didn’t get the contract.
Social value belongs in every boardroom and every bid. Whether you’re a maincontractor or part of a supply chain, the message is the same: prove your impact, or prepare to lose out. At IIC, we help businesses of all sizes turn giving into growth.
A straight-talking look at the real ROI of Social Value
The big question: why give?
Let’s not sugar-coat it: in business, the word “give” usually sets off mental alarms about cost, not value. But what if giving (time, money, gifts, support) paid you back? Not in karma points or good vibes (though you get those too), but in cold, hard business ROI.
We’re talking staff engagement, revenue growth, profit uplift and brand love. Let’s take a look at the real returns from Social Value giving and whether you’re doing it right… or just ticking boxes.
1. Giving comes in more flavours than you think
Social Value giving isn’t a one-size-fits-all gig. Think of it as a portfolio: – Time: Volunteering, mentoring, skills-based support – Gifts: Products, services, giveaways with purpose – Money: Donations, matched funding, community grants
Each one builds a different bridge – to your people, your community and your customers. The win? When that bridge starts driving business growth.
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2. What’s in it for you? The ROI of doing good
Strong team engagement
People want to work somewhere that gives a damn. Businesses with a Social Value mindset see: – Higher retention (especially Gen Z and Millennials) – More productivity (people go the extra mile when they care) – Better hiring results (because your brand values speak volumes)
Revenue that reflects your purpose
Yes, purpose sells. – Consumers are 4x more likely to buy from brands with values – B2B clients now expect Social Value data in procurement. The real return on giving? Growth, loyalty and sales.
Profits with purpose…and proof!
Worried that giving costs too much? It doesn’t, if it works.
– Lower churn = less hiring costs – Higher tender scores = more wins (Social Value scores now carry legal weight in UK bids) – Loyal customers = longer-term value
A brand people believe in
Social Value transforms blasé brands into real ones. It gives your team stories to tell, your partners reasons to stay and your buyers reasons to care.
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3. The harsh truth: most businesses give…meh
Here’s the tough love. You donate. Volunteer. Sponsor the odd event. But then what? No tracking. No storytelling. No link to strategy.
It’s like planting seeds and never watering them.
So the ROI? Gone.
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4. Want to flip that? Here’s how.
Imagine this:
– Every hour your team gives is logged. – Every pound donated is traced to real impact. – Every act of goodwill becomes a story, a KPI, a tender advantage.
This is giving that works as hard as you do. That’s where platforms like Investors in Community come in. ( Not a plug. Just facts.) We help businesses prove, improve, and promote their Social Value so the giving actually gives back.
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5. Audit. Accelerate. Win.
– What do you give now? Is it tracked? Tied to business outcomes? – Set clear metrics: connect giving to staff engagement, tenders, retention. – Go digital: streamline, track, report. – Tell the story: Your team and your clients want to see it. Show them.
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Final Word
Giving, when it’s strategic and well-managed, becomes a growth engine. With the right approach, Social Value fuels loyalty, drives revenue and strengthens your reputation. So… when does giving pay you back? When you give with purpose, track with precision, and tell the story like a boss.
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Let’s be honest. Social Value can feel like just another thing on your to-do list.
For many small and medium businesses, it’s hard to know where to start. You want to give back, support your community, and do it in a way that actually makes sense for your team and your bottom line.
That’s where we come in.
At Investors in Community, we make Social Value easy, affordable, and worth your time. There’s no jargon, no extra admin and no big CSR team required.
Here’s how it works:
One platform for all kinds of giving
Donations, volunteering, fundraising, skilled support and even gifts in kind are all in one place.
Why it matters: No more juggling spreadsheets or trying to pull together proof. With IIC, everything sits on a single, easy-to-use dashboard.
Track, verify and report (quickly!)
Our platform lets you:
Connect with charities and community groups
Track every hour, donation, and gift
Get verified reports in real time
Why it matters: Whether you’re reporting to a board, a bid team, or just trying to understand your impact, your data is available to see clearly and instantly.
Earn Community Credits (your social value score)
Every act of giving earns digital credits, based on time or money donated. Once the charity confirms the activity, it’s verified.
Why it matters: Use these credits in ESG reports, tenders, internal awards, or public comms — it’s a clear, measurable way to show what you’ve done.
Transparent pricing that makes sense
You pay per employee. That’s it.
No hidden fees, no hefty setup costs. Charities always use the platform for free.
Why it matters: It’s cost-effective, scalable, and means your money goes straight to where it’s needed.
Tools that actually help
With the Investors in Community platform, you can:
Set up team volunteering
Approve or manage initiatives in real time
Encourage participation with leaderboards or rewards
Why it matters: You get more control, better engagement, and real momentum behind your giving.
A full solution to tracking all of your giving
On the platform, you can:
Find local causes that need help right now
Add your own projects or ideas
Collaborate with other businesses or partners
See clear impact from start to finish
Why it matters: No more guesswork. Just purposeful action, all in one place.
Why it works for SMEs, HR teams and CSR leads:
Clear returns — measurable, meaningful impact
Better engagement — people want purpose at work
Reputation boost — communities trust companies that give back
Time and cost savings — less admin, more action
In short, Investors in Community is a fast, affordable and thorough way to manage and measure giving. No fluff. No fuss. Just real impact.
Request a demo or explore the platform today. Let’s make Social Value something every business can do simply, clearly, and confidently.
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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 support, and measurable impact reporting, IIC is taking corporate social responsibility (CSR) to a new level that creates lasting change for charities, businesses, and communities.
Why this programme? Why now?
Many charities operate on shoestring budgets, relying heavily on fundraising, donations, and volunteer support and without the right strategic foundations, long-term growth can be difficult. At the same time, businesses want to invest in communities in ways that align with their values, but they often struggle to see the direct impact of their contributions.
This programme, led by expert coaches Jo Thackwray & Lyn Page, bridges that gap. By working through the IIC platform businesses can now invest in charities in a structured way, ensuring their contributions result in real, measurable, and sustainable change.
How does this programme help charities thrive?
Charities taking part in the Transformation & Charity Support Programme receive structured, expert-led support to help them grow, increase their impact, and plan for long-term sustainability.
Through six interactive sessions, charities get practical guidance on defining their mission, measuring impact and demonstrating the value of their work. Leadership and people management are key areas of focus, helping charities build a strong team culture, improve volunteer engagement, and reduce the risk of burnout.
Charities also gain essential financial skills, learning how to budget, develop fundraising strategies, and plan for sustainable growth. This gives them the confidence to secure funding and manage their resources effectively.
The programme helps charities think beyond the day-to-day, with strategies to scale, diversify income, and build long-term resilience. By the final session, each organisation leaves with a clear, practical roadmap for growth, ensuring they can continue making a lasting impact in their communities.
A smarter way for businesses to make a real impact
Businesses want to make a real impact, but finding the right approach can be challenging. This programme provides a structured way for businesses to contribute meaningfully, with measurable results that drive lasting change.
Businesses using the IIC platform can make a measurable difference by supporting a charity’s long-term growth. They’ll receive:
✅ Impact reports that clearly show how their contributions are making a difference. ✅ Stronger connections with charities, building meaningful, long-term partnerships. ✅ Full visibility of CSR efforts, aligning with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. ✅ Employee engagement opportunities, allowing staff to contribute in a way that delivers real results.
This programme helps businesses move from short-term giving to lasting change, creating real benefits for companies and communities.
Why Investors in Community?
At IIC, we make corporate social responsibility clear, measurable, and sustainable. This programme takes it a step further by helping businesses and charities build lasting partnerships rather than focusing on short-term giving. By connecting charities, businesses, and expert coaches we’re facilitating long-term social impact and ensuring every contribution leads to meaningful change.
Join the movement
If your business wants to create real, long-term impact, this programme provides a clear way to make a difference. It helps charities grow and become more sustainable while strengthening your CSR strategy with measurable results. Through the IIC platform, you can track and report on your social impact and build meaningful connections with the charities you support. Take the next step in corporate social responsibility and be part of something that creates lasting change.
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 passions matter in Social Value
When employees see their values reflected in their workplace, it creates a sense of connection, purpose and pride. Supporting causes your teams are passionate about can:
Boost engagement: Employees feel more motivated and involved when they contribute to causes they believe in.
Increased loyalty: 76% of employees involved in purpose-driven initiatives feel more committed to their organisation*.
Strengthen culture: Supporting employee passions creates a sense of unity, making teams more collaborative and resilient.
Create deeper impact: By connecting with causes that resonate, businesses amplify the personal investment of their teams, leading to more meaningful contributions.
How to find the right good causes
Businesses often struggle to identify the causes their teams care about most (and only limit you to one or two big causes such as your ‘Charity of the Year’. Traditional methods like surveys may not always provide actionable insights, leaving businesses to rely on generic CSR or Social Value strategies that fail to connect.
This is where Investors in Community (IIC) can transform the process as a Social Value as a Service (SVAAS) tool.
How IIC helps businesses match giving with employee passions
The IIC platform is designed to make social impact both strategic and personal. Here’s how it works:
Discover causes that resonate: IIC provides access to thousands of verified charities and initiatives, making it easy for businesses to identify and support causes that align with employee values.
Engage your teams: Employees can choose the initiatives they personally care about most, from volunteering to fundraising, creating a personalised and empowering experience across multiple good causes.
Track and measure impact: The platform makes sure every act of giving is transparent, measurable and celebrated through tools like Community Credits and detailed, real-time reporting.
By simplifying the process, IIC allows businesses to focus on making a real impact which truly strengthens their workplace culture.
Real-world results
When companies align their giving with employee passions, the results are real:
Better engagement: Employees feel valued when their passions are recognised and supported, leading to increased productivity.
Stronger brand loyalty: Customers and stakeholders respect businesses that involve their teams in authentic social impact initiatives.
Community transformation: Targeted efforts create ripple effects, benefiting both local and wider communities.
Take the next step
Imagine a workplace where every act of giving aligns with what matters most to your teams. IIC makes this vision a reality by empowering businesses to create purpose-driven cultures that deliver real results.
Start matching your corporate giving with your teams’ individual passions. It’s really easy to get started; visit our website or book a demo to see how IIC can help you make the most of your social impact strategy.
* Source: Deloitte, “The Purpose-Driven Professional: Harnessing the Power of Corporate Social Responsibility on Talent,” accessed atDeloitte Insights.
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 and trust
Customers and stakeholders are increasingly choosing to support businesses that demonstrate a genuine commitment to social impact. By aligning with causes that matter, companies build loyalty and trust among customers, which can lead to increased brand affinity and repeat business. When businesses can authentically show that they’re making a difference, it resonates with socially conscious consumers.
Attracting and retaining top talent
People want to work for companies that share their values and commitment to social responsibility. A strong social impact strategy can set a business apart in the competitive job market, helping to attract high-calibre employees who are motivated to contribute to a purpose-driven culture. Retention rates improve too, as employees who feel they’re making a positive impact are more likely to stay.
Enhancing operational efficiency
Integrating social impact streamlines operation, as well as reaping the rewards of external benefits. Socially responsible businesses often have clearer governance structures and policies, which translate into more efficient operations. The Investors in Community (IIC) platform, for instance, allows businesses to manage, track, and report on their social impact activities, saving time and reducing the administrative load.
New market opportunities
A commitment to social impact can open doors to new partnerships and client bases. Businesses with strong social value credentials are often favoured in procurement processes and by investors. In fact, many investors now consider a company’s social impact as part of their decision-making criteria. By adopting transparent and verifiable social impact practices, businesses can expand their market reach and appeal to a broader audience.
Mitigating risks and strengthening reputation
Social impact initiatives contribute to risk management by helping businesses avoid reputational damage associated with unethical practices. Platforms like IIC provide transparency and verification for social impact activities, which helps businesses steer clear of greenwashing and demonstrate genuine commitment. A strong reputation in social value can be a buffer against future challenges, safeguarding the business’s long-term viability.
How the IIC platform supports social impact
The Investors in Community platform provides a structured, transparent way for businesses to manage their social impact journey. By tracking all types of contributions, from donations to volunteer hours, businesses can see the tangible benefits of their efforts, both for the community and their own success. With IIC’s streamlined reporting and Community Credits system, every act of giving is measured, rewarded, and available for stakeholders to view.
Take the first step towards impactful success
Social impact is a pathway to sustainable growth and success. Discover how your business can enhance its operations, build brand loyalty, and drive growth through social value. Visit our website or book a demo with IIC to learn more about integrating social impact into your strategy.
Focus: Explanation of the three main user types: individuals, businesses, and charities, and how easy the registration process is.
Benefits with Free Access: This chapter highlights how users can quickly sign up during “Move-ember,” removing any barriers to entry. No complex information required—just a few personal details, and you’re in.
Personal Accounts & Community Credits (2:45 – 4:14)
Focus: How individuals can log in, manage their profile, track donations, and volunteer hours. Introduction to community credits as a measure of social impact.
Benefits with Free Access: Users will experience tracking all their contributions (volunteering, donations, etc.) during their free access period, while also earning community credits, a unique system that quantifies social impact.
Navigating Business Accounts (5:04 – 7:33)
Focus: Switching between personal and business accounts, managing employees’ involvement in charitable activities, and tracking company-wide contributions.
Benefits with Free Access: Businesses gain full access to features such as managing employee participation in social impact activities, ensuring seamless tracking during the campaign, and generating valuable reports.
Departments, Sites, and Regional Impact (7:33 – 9:55)
Focus: Segmenting business operations into regions, departments, or sites, and managing social impact at multiple levels.
Benefits with Free Access: Larger organisations with multiple locations can easily explore how to divide and manage social impact, including monitoring contributions from different regions, all for free during “Move-ember.”
Adding Employees and Projects (9:01 – 12:14)
Focus: Adding employees to the platform, assigning them to projects, and enabling their involvement in volunteering and other activities.
Benefits with Free Access: Businesses will appreciate how easy it is to onboard employees and get them involved in social impact projects during this free trial period.
Creating and Managing Projects (12:14 – 15:33)
Focus: Step-by-step guide to creating social impact projects on the platform, with detailed instructions on goal setting, types of giving (volunteering, funds, etc.), and project management.
Benefits with Free Access: Businesses and individuals alike can try creating and managing real-world social impact projects without any cost or obligation, showing the ease of giving back.
Groups and Supply Chain Transparency (16:09 – 19:28)
Focus: Creating public or private groups for businesses, including supply chain transparency.
Benefits with Free Access: Businesses can create private groups, encouraging collaboration with suppliers, and see how easy it is to ensure transparency across the supply chain.
Subscription Options and the Value of Investment (19:32 – 21:31)
Focus: Overview of subscription options, the value of the platform, and how it saves time and money through automation.
Benefits with Free Access: With 30 days of free, unrestricted access, businesses can test out all the platform’s features before committing to a paid subscription.
Reporting and Verified Data (21:31 – 24:03)
Focus: Real-time reporting, CSV downloads, and the importance of verified social impact data for tenders and compliance.
Benefits with Free Access: Businesses can utilise the free reporting tools during “Move-ember” to track their social impact, with the added value of verified data, which sets IIC apart from other platforms.
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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.
Whether you’re an individual or a business, this is your chance to see first hand how the platform can save you time and deliver tangible impact.
How much have YOU contributed to society? With the Investors in Community platform, every act of giving counts. For every hour you volunteer or donation you make, you’ll earn Community Credits; a system that tracks and quantifies your impact.
This November, sign up for FREE unrestricted access and start earning your Community Credits.
How to sign up? Contact us with the code FREE30 during November (or as we call it – MOVE-ember!)
Are you spending hours trying to measure and report on your business’s social responsibility efforts?
During November, we’re giving you FREE access to the Investors in Community platform for 30 days. Track employee participation, volunteer hours, and donations with ease; all in one place. Watch our short video to see how easy it is!
Sign up – contact us with the code FREE30 via DM, email or on our website.
Chapter 4: Departments, Sites, and Regional Impact
If your business has multiple branches or departments, tracking and reporting on social impact can get complicated. But with the Investors in Community platform, you can segment your operations and track contributions in different regions, effortlessly.
Sign up for FREE 30-day access during November and see the difference! Drop us a message with the code FREE30 to get started.
Chapter 5 – Tracking and measuring impact on the IIC platform
Check out our walk-through of the IIC platform to find out how your different sites or branches can track their own social impact.
Onboarding employees is simple: add users via email or CSV upload, and they’ll get an invite to join the movement, set up their personal profile, and start contributing!
Want to see how easy it is to onboard your team? Join us for a FREE 30-day trial during #MoveEmber, just contact us and quote code FREE30!
Say goodbye to being “volun-told” and enable your teams to choose their own personal social impact projects in minutes.
Struggling to manage your business’s social impact efforts? The Investors in Community platform makes it easy to create, manage, and track all types of giving—volunteering, donations, and more; all from one place.
Sign up during “Move-ember” and get FREE access for 30 days. Start building projects and measuring real impact!
Simply message us with the code FREE30 and we’ll get you started!
Want to get your entire team involved in social impact activities? With the Investors in Community platform, you can easily add employees, assign them to projects, and track their involvement in real time.
FREE access this November across the platform. Simply drop us a message with the code FREE30 to experience the power of collaboration first hand
Did you know that 70% of consumers are more likely to trust a company with transparent supply chains? With the Investors in Community platform, businesses can create private groups to collaborate with suppliers and ensure full transparency in social responsibility efforts.
Get FREE access for 30 days during November and take control of your supply chain transparency!
Simply message us with the code FREE30 and we’ll get you in!
Tired of using spreadsheets to track your business’s social impact? With the Investors in Community platform, you can generate real-time reports that are perfect for tenders, compliance, and showcasing your social impact activities.
Get FREE unrestricted access this November, and start managing your social impact efforts the smart way.
Simply drop us a message with the code FREE30 and we’ll get you started.
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 through collaboration
Strategic partnerships with charities allow businesses to amplify their impact. Working with organisations that specialise in social issues enables businesses to channel resources directly to where they’re needed most, creating a more significant and lasting difference than isolated efforts could achieve.
Building expertise and shared knowledge
Collaborating with charities offers businesses access to deep expertise in social and environmental issues. Charities bring unique insights and knowledge that help businesses navigate complex challenges, while businesses contribute valuable resources and networks. This collaboration helps both parties develop solutions that are informed, targeted and effective.
Enhancing brand reputation and trust
Consumers increasingly look to brands that actively contribute to society. By addressing systemic issues in partnership with charities, businesses demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, building trust and enhancing reputation. These partnerships show that a business is aware of pressing social challenges alongside actively contributing to solutions.
Leveraging the IIC platform for strategic partnerships
The Investors in Community (IIC) platform provides a streamlined way for businesses to manage, measure, and report on partnerships with charities. By verifying every contribution and offering transparent reporting, IIC ensures businesses can confidently showcase the impact of their collaborations. Through the IIC platform, businesses can engage in meaningful partnerships with charities, maximising their collective impact on society.
Make a difference together
Interested in making a real impact? Discover how strategic partnerships can help your business contribute to lasting change. Visit our website or book a demo to see how the IIC platform can support your journey toward systemic solutions.
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🌍 Some challenges are too big to tackle alone. By partnering with charities, businesses can help address systemic issues, from social inequality to climate change. Strategic partnerships amplify impact, enhance brand trust, and bring expertise together for a shared purpose.
With the IIC platform, managing and measuring these partnerships is simple, transparent, and effective. Find out more in our latest article.
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 and empathy
Seeing the work of charities up close builds a deeper connection and empathy. When business leaders and teams witness the challenges and successes in person, they gain a better understanding of the community’s needs. These insights help shape more impactful social responsibility strategies, rooted in genuine understanding.
Strengthening business-community relationships
Community visits build a closer relationship between businesses and the charities they support. This personal interaction builds trust and strengthens the commitment to long-term support. When employees and stakeholders see the results of their contributions, it reinforces their sense of purpose and belonging, benefiting both the business and the community.
Inspiring and engaging employees
Employees are more likely to feel engaged and inspired when they witness the direct results of their company’s support. Community visits turn social impact into a shared experience, creating a stronger culture of giving within the business. Seeing firsthand the lives that their work impacts brings social responsibility to life.
How the IIC platform enhances your social impact journey
The Investors in Community (IIC) platform enables businesses to track, measure, and report on social impact efforts, bringing transparency to every level of giving. By aligning these efforts with community visits, businesses can create a holistic approach to social responsibility, blending firsthand experiences with measurable impact. With IIC, your business’s contributions are verified and documented, making it easy to share the story of your impact.
Get involved with “seeing is believing”
Explore how community visits can enhance your understanding and strengthen your business’s social impact. The IIC platform is here to support you every step of the way. Visit our website or book a demo to learn how we help you connect meaningfully with the causes you support.
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👀 Sometimes, you have to see it to believe it. Visiting local charities and community projects gives businesses a unique perspective on the impact they’re creating.
Direct experiences deepen empathy, inspire employees, and build stronger connections between businesses and the communities they support. At IIC, we make it easy to manage, track, and verify all social impact activities, turning every act of giving into a story worth sharing. Read more in our latest article.
