Pluggin Ecosystem founder explains why the UK approach to social value had to change

Pluggin Ecosystem founder explains why the UK approach to social value had to change

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Pluggin Ecosystem founder Jay Baughan talks to ActionCOACH about why the UK approach to business social value needed to change to maximise the full community impact potential.
Public contract social value in Thames Valley is underpinning community-led provisions

Public contract social value in Thames Valley is underpinning community-led provisions

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"We can't police our way out of this" In 2023, Thames Valley Police's procurement team (led by Richard Fowles) saw real potential in better targeting their supply contracts' social value (a return on goods and services investments) into the community-led activities already making impact by preventing youth crime and violence, but…
Strategic benefits from public procurement within Pluggin Marketplace areas

Strategic benefits from public procurement within Pluggin Marketplace areas

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There's a major challenge facing every elected and appointed official, when it comes to how they resource the key locally led services and programmes as part of their long-term community safety priorities...There are expected cuts to Home Office and Ministry of Justice grants, which are needed to provide the community grants/contract…
Police and Crime Commissioner launches Safer Norfolk initiative with partners

Police and Crime Commissioner launches Safer Norfolk initiative with partners

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Supported within the DICM (Norfolk) social value marketplace, The Norfolk Community Safety Partnership (NCSP) brings together local councils, police, fire services, probation, youth services, health, and housing—to tackle crime, reduce disorder, and respond to serious violence. The goal is to keep Norfolk a safe place to live, work, and visit.
Cambs & Peterborough PCC calls for a robust policing response to tackle a rise in certain crimes.

Cambs & Peterborough PCC calls for a robust policing response to tackle a rise in certain crimes.

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s police and crime commissioner Darryl Preston says a “robust policing response” is needed to tackle a rise in certain crimes". A police and crime panel met on July 16 to review PCC Darryl Preston’s draft annual report for 2024/25, which highlights progress that has been made in meeting…
Meet The Silent Disco Project CIC

Meet The Silent Disco Project CIC

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Within this DICM area The Silent Disco Project CIC offers local charity, youth services or education setting an expert resource as therapeutic musical experiences for children and young people - particularly those with special educational needs or disabilities, or as part of ongoing youth development services and long-term pathways.This social enterprise's…
How practical, non-financial support and access to professional networks “can dramatically boost charity resilience and sustainability”.

How practical, non-financial support and access to professional networks “can dramatically boost charity resilience and sustainability”.

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Benefact Group is urging UK corporates of all sizes to revisit their approach to charity partnerships, outlining three simple steps any business can take to increase their impact: Dedicate funding for non-financial support, such as training, mentoring or shared resources; Convene charity partners to encourage networking, shared learning, and mental health support; Actively listen to charity feedback to co-create the most effective support.