Case Studies
What Is a Social Value case study?
Here you will find an array of real-world examples showcasing the practical application of social value principles across various sectors and contexts. From community development projects to corporate social responsibility initiatives, these case studies illuminate how organisations worldwide are leveraging the Social Value Principles to assess, measure, and manage their social impact effectively.
An introduction to Social Return on Investment and why accounting for social value means rethinking what we measure and whose experiences count. A useful starting point for anyone new to SROI before exploring the case studies in depth.
A strong example of Principle 8: Be Responsive, with impact data directly shaping service decisions, including a 50% increase in health education sessions. Clinic+O used an SROI analysis to measure what mattered most to patients, community health workers and staff in rural Guinea — finding $12.62 of social value for every $1 invested.
Assurance Case Study
Curious about how the SDG Impact Standards work in practice?
Explore this illustrative case study, developed by Social Value International, which offers practical insights and a host of free resources to help you understand how to apply the SDG Impact Standards for enterprise.
The first sector-wide study of the social value UK charity shops create beyond the funds they raise — for customers, volunteers, staff, donors and their communities. This demonstrates how SROI methodology can capture wellbeing and community benefits that traditional financial reporting misses.
An SROI analysis of a skills training programme in Uganda, showing how outcomes valued at $377,000 against a $189,000 investment delivered $2 of social value for every $1 invested. A practical example of using stakeholder outcomes to demonstrate value for money in international development.
Reports Database
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