MeasureUp Blog

How do you drive change in social value?  

Whether you’re working in procurement, advising organisations on ESG, or leading change in your community, MeasureUp is being designed with you in mind. Here's our vision, mission and two...

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Introducing Social Value Top Trumps Workshop – Playing the game for good

Social value is more than a numbers game. Join our Social Value Top Trumps workshop to challenge tick-box approaches and explore a fresh, wellbeing-focused approach to impact measurement. Find...

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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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[Webinar] Lifting the Lid on Social Valuation: Key Takeaways

In our recent webinar, “Lifting the Lid on Social Valuation,” we introduced MeasureUp—a groundbreaking tool designed to make social valuation more accessible, transparent, and focused on well-being. Say goodbye...

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MeasureUp’s Response to the Open Letter at #SocialValueConference2024’s VCSE Online Panel

MeasureUp responds to the #SocialValueConference2024 VCSE Online Panel, supporting their concerns over the TOM System™ framework. The letter highlights how current procurement practices often undervalue the inherent contributions of...

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