Help us to shape the future of MeasureUp
Posted: July 20, 2026MeasureUp was built with and for the social value community. The values are open to all, freely available and self-funded by us. We tried to make it as transparent...
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MeasureUp Method Behind the Madness! What’s new in MeasureUp
Posted: June 4, 2026It has been a little while since our last MeasureUp resources update, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been working hard behind the scenes. Our latest set of updates...
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Measuring What Matters for Children: Webinar Recap
Posted: March 25, 2026A child finds their confidence. A student re-engages. A future changes. But how do you measure that? This webinar explores a new approach to valuing children’s wellbeing: introducing the...
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MeasureUp launches UK’s first children’s wellbeing valuation toolkit with support from AtkinsRéalis
Posted: March 12, 2026AtkinsRéalis has launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with social value measurement framework MeasureUp to produce the UK’s first freely available children’s well being valuation toolkit.
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Improved children’s wellbeing: why measure it, and how (using WELLBY)
Posted: November 18, 2025Children's wellbeing is one of the most important — yet consistently undervalued — outcomes in public policy and social investment. This blog explores why measuring children's wellbeing matters and...
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🎂 MeasureUp Turns One!
Posted: November 3, 2025One year after its launch, MeasureUp continues to grow - expanding its open value sets to capture a richer picture of social and environmental impact. From mental health and...
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Why “Off-the-Shelf” Social Value Metrics Don’t Work
Posted: October 22, 2025Social value can’t be reduced to a single set of numbers. Check out this recent Opinion article from Relatd This reflection explores why context and professional judgement matter —...
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New Social Metrics Added: Children’s Life Satisfaction, Traineeships and Reduced Homelessness
Posted: October 22, 2025MeasureUp has added three new social value valuations covering improved children’s life satisfaction, being on a traineeship, and reduced homelessness - helping practitioners measure wellbeing and inclusion outcomes with...
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Waste Diversion and Carbon Savings: Measuring Impact with MeasureUp
Posted: October 22, 2025Waste is more than rubbish, it’s a resource. Here's a spotlight on how MeasureUp calculates the carbon and financial value of better waste management using WRAP’s CarbonWARM2 model.
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[Webinar Recording] Beyond the Scorecard: Winning Bids with Better Social Value Evidence
Posted: September 30, 2025Winning work and improving well-being don’t have to be at odds. In this webinar recap, MeasureUp explores how organisations can embed social value in procurement bids — with expert...
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