Differences between Pluggin Ecosystem and Social Value Portal
New kid on the block Pluggin Ecosystem differs significantly from the more established Social Value Portal, but how?
Support for Community Cyber Resilience
The cyber resilience of social enterprises and SMEs is now being supported through public buying within the Pluggin Marketplace. A mix of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG) support and the contract social value (equipment and knowledge exchange volunteering) from technology suppliers to the emergency services, councils, NHS and criminal justice…
Public procurement helped create the UKs first dynamic, public-facing social value marketplace…
The Pluggin Marketplace was built with and for UK public procurement bodies, the UKs first dynamic and public facing social value marketplace supporting how suppliers collaborate within charities for tangible community impact through public contracting.
Social Value Marketplace enables Telefónica Tech to support West Mercia Police apprenticeships
Telefónica Tech are proudly supporting a 3 year Police constable (integrated degree), Level: 6 (1 Apprentice) for West Mercia Police by paying for the tuition on the course.
Social Value Marketplace sees police supplier SYTECH Consultants collaborate in support of safer Thames Valley objectives.
Major police supplier SYTECH has collaborated with Reading Football Club Community Trust inside the DICM Social Value Marketplace, a £5k social value commitment now supports the Trust's Custody Coaches service for under 18 year olds.
Pluggin Ecosystem founder explains why the UK approach to social value had to change
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.
Strategic benefits from public procurement within DICM areas
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…
Supporting UK Emergency Services & Communities
Supporting local communities by creating jobs and opportunities including employment veterans / emergency service personnel in medical logistics and supply.
Tailored Image proudly supports Smart Works Charity
Tailored Image has helped empower individuals to feel confident in their job search through the supply of garments suitable for interviews.
How practical, non-financial support and access to professional networks “can dramatically boost charity resilience and sustainability”.
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.