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Social value is no longer something organisations can afford to ignore. It’s shaping how organisations grow, win work, build partnerships and support their communities. But for many businesses and organisations, it can still feel vague, confusing or overly complicated.

This free Meaningful Business event is about cutting through the noise and having an honest, practical conversation about social value - what it is, why it matters and how it can work in the real world.

If you’re a business owner, part of an SME, social enterprise, public sector organisation or community group in York and North Yorkshire - and you care about doing business in a way that creates genuine impact - this session is for you.

What this session is about

This is a practical, conversational event focused on real-world social value.

You can expect:

· Short expert talks

· An interactive workshop

· Open discussion and shared learning

· Time to connect with others working on social value locally

What you’ll learn

· What social value is and why it matters right now

· How social value can be co-produced across sectors

· How to think about social value at strategic, organisational and community levels

· How businesses can work with public sector partners to create long-term impact

· Practical ideas you can take away and apply

Speakers

· Dr Madeline Powell, University of York – Interactive workshop on co-production and social value

· Sam Leach, Co-founder of Spark & Chair of the Community Wealth Building Committee

· Dr Adrian Madden & Dr Alex Alterskye, The Meaningful Business Network

Who should come along?

· Local businesses and SMEs

· Social enterprises and community organisations

· Public sector partners

· Members of the Meaningful Business Network

· Anyone interested in social value, impact and purpose-led business

Book your free place

This is a free event, but places are limited, please ensure you only sign up if you can attend and if reserved, please release your place if you cannot attend

If you’re interested in social value and want to be part of a practical, thoughtful conversation about how it works in the real world, we’d love to see you there.

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