Delivering effective services in the public sector is dependent on many things, not least of which is the need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively. Given that around a million UK residents have difficulty communicating in English, or cannot do so at all, being able to bridge language barriers is a key element to many programmes.

As an established Language Services Provider that operates as a Social Enterprise, Clear Voice bring both commercial experience and a social perspective to bear and will discuss how professional interpreting and translation services can be achieved at the same time as delivering social value, supporting vulnerable people and making a positive impact in the community.

Across the country, social value interventions are being rolled out—but too often, they miss the mark, failing to deliver meaningful results for communities in need. This panel discussion brings together local authority experts from the North, South, and West Midlands who are on the front lines of social value implementation.

These seasoned social value experts will share lessons learned from the trenches—highlighting what works, what doesn’t, and why procurement leaders need to embrace a more balanced and blended approach to social value measurement.

Discover practical strategies, fresh considerations, and proven approaches to:

• Design social value interventions that address genuine community needs.
• Measure and evaluate outcomes on a more equal footing.
• Steer away from ineffective processes and focus on achieving real, lasting impact.

Moderated by MeasureUp’s Matt Haworth - an entrepreneur using ‘technology for good’ in the social value space - the panellists will set out opportunities to build on existing frameworks in the interests of robustness, fairness and future livelihoods.