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[Deep dive]: The monetised social value of physical health, physical activity and wellbeing

Let's take a closer look at the MeasureUp value "improved physical health" and "improved physical activity" and how it works out to a monetised social value of £...

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[Deep dive]: The monetised social value of ‘Improved Housing’ 

Let's take a closer look at the MeasureUp value "improved housing” and understand how it works out to a fiscal value of £2,900.

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New valuations published: January 2025

Three new valuations are now available on Measure Up: EN2.1 Waste Diversion from Landfill, WWD5 Attendance at Cultural Events, and WWL4.2 Improved Neighbourhood Environment.

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[Deep dive]: The monetised social value of ‘Reduced Loneliness’ and social isolation

Take a deep dive into the  MeasureUp RE1 Reduced Loneliness value and how we tackle translating the impact of reducing social isolation into monetary terms.

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[Deep dive]: The monetised social value of ‘attending religious services’ 

Take a deep dive into the MeasureUp WWD3 Attendance Religious Services value and how we tackle translating the impact of religious attendance into monetary terms.

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[Deep dive]: The monetised social value of ‘volunteering regularly’ 

Let's take a closer look at the MeasureUp value "volunteering regularly" and understand how it works out to a monetised social value of £3,400.

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Resource: Other open valuation practices 

Discover the growing momentum behind open valuation practices in the social and environmental impact space. Learn how pioneering initiatives and resources are transforming the field through transparency, collaboration, and...

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How to measure wellbeing using the WELLBY approach 

In today’s world, enhancing life quality is as crucial as increasing life expectancy. The WELLBY (Wellbeing-adjusted Life Year) approach introduces a new way to measure wellbeing by combining life...

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