Associate Networks

Social Value International’s Global Network is made up of independent and locally led organisations working at the forefront of social value and impact management.  Social Value International works in partnership with these local networks to promote The Principles of Social Value, refine and share practice, and to build a powerful movement for change. 

We work together to build a movement locally and globally, where organisations and individuals have the skills and ability to account for a broader definition of value and protect people and the planet.

Associate Networks play a vital role in building and developing social value and impact management ecosystems across the countries and regions in which they are based. SVI works alongside these networks to develop practice and standards, upskill individuals and organisations, and develop a collective movement for change.

 

Discover the Networks

A number of Associate Networks around the world have affiliated to Social Value International. Find out more about each of the Associate Networks affiliated to Social Value International:

+ Bulgaria Impact Group

+ Effefkfullt

SVI's Associate Network in Sweden is led by Effektfullt, Sweden's largest cross-sector knowledge hub and membership organization for businesses committed to measuring their positive impact on people and the environment.

Through its Impact Academy and expert services, Effektfullt strengthens the capacity of companies, non-profits, and public sector organizations to measure, analyze, and showcase their impact, enabling them to leverage insights to drive continuous improvement and make an even greater positive difference.

To find out more about the network, please contact Emelie at emelie@effektfullt.se

+ Hungary Impact Group

In January 2014, the Hungary Impact Group was established with the aim to bring together the key stakeholders from across the NGO sector, public sector, private sector and academia to support the development of the impact agenda in Hungary.

For more information, please contact Gabor at levai.gabor@scaleimpact.hu

+ Social Value Arabia

Arising from the noticeable global and regional movement towards impact and social investments, and the increasing awareness of companies, investors and the local community in the importance of non-financial accounting and value measurement; Social Value Arabia (SVA) comes to provide appropriate guidance, tools and support for analysts and professionals involved in CSR, accounting, and managing social value across sectors in the Arab Region. It is the national network for social value analysis and the official representative for Social Value International (SVI) in the region.

Website: http://www.socialvaluearabia.org/

For more information please contact Social Value Arabia lead, Salam Al-Khateeb at salam@socialvaluearabia.org

+ Social Value Belgium

+ Social value Croatia

+ Social Value France

Led by Avise and bringing together practitioners and organizations involved in the issue of evaluation, Social Value France is the first French network for debate and sharing around current events and practices of social impact evaluation.

Originally named Social Impact Network (SIN), the Social Value France (SVF) network has existed since 2015 and brings together people from all walks of life, professionally or academically interested in the subject of social impact assessment.

To find out more about the network or participate in the sessions, please contact Lydia at lydia.fenner@avise.org

+ Social Value Greece

Social Value Greece is the official Greek social impact measurement network with the aim of highlighting and promoting social value in every aspect of the planning and everyday life of institutions, businesses and organizations of civil society.

Our members share a vision to change the way social value is valued and social initiatives are highlighted.

Website: https://socialvalue.gr/en/profile/social-value-greece

+ SVI India Foundation

SVI India Foundation is the SVI affiliate network in India. The purpose of this affiliation with Social Value International is to increase recognition of social impact analysis as a useful practice among various groups including NGOs, government, local authorities, donors and businesses; organise training for professionals; and share successful practice, case studies, materials and training among professionals.

For more information, please contact Anand at anand@avasarfoundation.in

+ Social Value Ireland

Social Value Ireland is an Associate Network of Social Value International set up in 2019 to change the way Irish society accounts for value. Its founders are Quality Matters, Whitebarn Consulting and The Wheel. Membership is free and open to anyone working in any sector on the island of Ireland. Services include information provision, SROI training and regular events.

Website: https://www.socialvalueireland.ie/

Contact: info@socialvalueireland.ie

+ Social Value Korea

Social Value Korea(SVK) was launched in 2017 led by Impact Square, a pioneering organization in social impact measurement and management within the Korean impact business ecosystem. Based on its wide experience of measuring and evaluating social value of a variety of projects and entities including social venture, nonprofits, companies and government, it aims to provide an analytic approach on improving social impact creation.

Website: https://www.impactsquare.com

Blog : https://blog.naver.com/impactsquare

Contact: Hyerim Baek, Manager / hyerimbaek@impactsquare.com

+ Social Value Mexico

+ Social Value South Africa

+ Social Value Ukraine

Social Value Ukraine (SVU) was launched in 2023 to enhance and promote Social Value and Impact Management in Ukraine. Founded by experts in business operations, social impact strategies, strategic communication, and sociology, SVU aims to promote evidence-based and results-driven social impact practices in Ukraine for the resilience and sustainability of Ukrainian society by:

Building a community of social value measurement and management professionals from business, NGO and government sectors,

Promoting impact-thinking among business and government leaders in Ukraine and wider Ukrainian society

Connecting and fostering collaboration with international partners (donors, investors, experts, and others) interested in social impact in Ukraine. Promote Ukraine as a platform for effective social impact initiatives.

Website: https://www.svu.org.ua/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-value-ukraine/

Contact: Angelina Ryazantseva, Community Manager / a.ryazantseva@svu.org.ua

 What Is an Associate Network?

Associate networks are networks or groups of members that are either working towards the formation of a Joint Member Network or have agreed that building a community of practice or working group, instead of a membership body, is more appropriate. 

  • They may be unincorporated or incorporated bodies

  • They do not have to be Company Law Members of Social Value International

  • They must meet the criteria in the Social Value International Social Value Group Memorandum of Understanding

How Can You Get Involved?

If you live or work in any of the countries that an Associate Network is based in, you are able to connect with them and engage with the network.

Each of these networks are independent and locally led organisations working at the forefront of social value and impact management. Social Value International works in partnership with these local networks to promote The Principles of Social Value, refine and share practice, and to build a powerful movement for change. 

Each of the Associate Networks play a critical role in advancing the adoption and implementation of The Principles of Social Value by tailoring the social value conversation to local contexts, and ensuring that local stakeholders play a central and participatory role in shaping the movement and our standards and by joining your local network, you can be sure that you will be connected to the international movement all whilst applying your knowledge and skills in a way that is most relevant to you.