Let's Talk Social Value

In this episode, we speak to Lucy Mann, the Senior Business Sales Manager at Unseen, as she sheds light on the critical work carried out by the modern slavery charity.  Unseen is dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of modern slavery, and working with individuals, communities, businesses, NGOs and government to stamp out slavery for good. Lucy explains how Unseen provides safehouses an...

In this episode, we speak with Heledd Kendrick, the founder of Recruit for Spouses , a B-Corp accredited social enterprise which works to remove barriers for military spouses, and help them into employment.  Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment, and discover how Recruit for Spouses is making a remarkable difference by helping o...

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is an arms-length body of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with a responsibility to provide advice, information and guidance to enhance people’s understanding and knowledge of financial matters and their ability to manage their own financial affairs. This is done directly through free and impartial services designed to help people make the most of th...

In this episode, we speak with James Dundas from the EY Foundation and learn about the challenges that disadvantaged young people face when trying to enter the job market; and how companies can help break down the barriers that stand in their way.  Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience unemployment and to struggle to secure stable, well-paid work. This is due to...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Social Value, we are joined by Carol Glenn, Social Value Programme Manager at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.  If you are a supplier to the public sector and always wanted to know what happens once you submit your bid and how important the social value question is. You will not want to miss this episode.  Carol shares Solihull's procurement process and wha...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Social Value, we are joined by Debbie Ryan, the Group CEO of Impact Academy.  They are one of the government-registered apprenticeship training providers. They are delivering a whole range of apprenticeships, including some focusing on sustainability. So who better to ask about apprenticeships and how they can help create social value.  Debbie guides us through the co...

Today we are joined by Caroline McKenna, CEO + Founder of Social Good Connect.  Along with her passionate team, they make employee volunteering as easy as ordering a takeaway!  Connecting employees to their ideal volunteering opportunities through their unique digital search and match technology. And how volunteering can not only make an impact but make you feel even better than going to the gym....

Our guest today is Zahra Hedges, the CEO of Winning Scotland. A charity based in Scotland that acts as a catalyst for change. Collaborating with like-minded partners, they build confidence and resilience in all of Scotland's young people. Zahra is also a Trustee of Scaro, a not-for-profit based in Edinburgh and an Associate for Samtaler.   Zahra shares with us the importance of volunteering a...

Our guest today is Jaime Chapman, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the US Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce.  Jaime served in the US Army Reserves for 6-years and is currently an active duty Army spouse who is stationed with her family in Texas.  In this episode, you'll learn about the challenges serving military personnel are currently facing. How to create a diverse supply ch...