Social Value in Action: Last year's award winners - Part 2

A lively and deeply practical showcase of three award-winning organisations demonstrating how Social Value delivery grows after the spotlight of awards night — from international consultancy to property development to local government leadership.

Panel
Chair: Campbell McDonald (DivineOx)
Innes (Anna) Murray, Social Value Champion Award winner, BTTC
Garrick Lau, Beacons Award winner, Nan Fung Group
Fiona Broni, Public Sector Lead Award winner, London Borough of Waltham Forest

The challenge
How do we sustain momentum after the award — and keep Social Value at the heart of how we operate? Across sectors, the shared challenge was embedding Social Value into business systems, culture and leadership so that it becomes everyday practice rather than a standalone initiative.

Stats to remember
BTTC delivered over 30% of turnover as Social Value in 2024 (UK & Canada)
Waltham Forest has delivered £55m+ in measurable Social Value since launch
Nan Fung Group now measures 50+ social programmes across the business

Key themes and insights
Social Value only works when it is embedded within the culture of an organisation
Global reach must still deliver local relevance
Impact can create business value, not just social good
Local authorities can model whole-system leadership
Stories matter as much as metrics – narrative secures political, organisational and community support

“Social Value is not abstract. It's practical. It's lived. It's experienced. It's improving lives. It's creating opportunities. And it's for everyone, but especially those that are most in need.”
Fiona Broni, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Next steps from the experts
Expand successful pilots (e.g., TA employment) into long-term programmes
Build psychological safety for staff delivering social impact
Strengthen supplier engagement through co-design, not compliance
Link Social Value outcomes to business drivers and financial incentives
Develop deeper measurement of long-term wellbeing and equity impacts