Social Value Partnerships

With our extensive experience and deep-rooted connections within communities, we are uniquely positioned to help you fulfil your social value commitments. Whether you’re striving to tackle inequality, promote sustainability, or foster economic growth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our Approach:

• Tailored Solutions: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, we work closely with you to understand your specific goals and challenges, crafting bespoke collaborative programs that maximise impact.
• Skills and Connections: With nearly 40 years of experience working in communities, we have developed valuable skills and forged meaningful connections. We leverage these assets to create opportunities for skills development, job creation, community engagement and more.

• Legislation Compliance: We understand the importance of legislation such as the Public Services (Social Value) Act (2013). Our expertise ensures that your organisation not only meets but exceeds regulatory requirements, making your money truly matter.
• Maximising Impact: Our ultimate goal is to maximise impact. Whether it’s through employment support, training programmes, or community initiatives, we strive to create lasting positive change that transforms lives and enriches communities.

But achieving social value doesn’t have to be complicated, you could start by adding us into your supply chain to deliver your staff training, you could sponsor one of our school events or donate food or money to our social supermarket, SE Kitchen. Let’s Start the Conversation!

Make your money matter. Partner with Social Enterprise Kent today.

Unlocking Social Value. Delivering Real Impact

For Corporate Partners: A Streamlined Social Value Solution

If your organisation delivers public contracts or works within government supply chains, you are now required to demonstrate clear, measurable social value as part of your operations. The Social Impact Gateway (SIG) helps you do just that easily, compliantly, and meaningfully.

The Social Impact Gateway (SIG) is a new platform that connects funding partners with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, supporting you to meet your social value goals and go beyond compliance into real, lasting impact.

What Is the Social Impact Gateway?

The SIG is a grant-making and social value delivery platform, designed to:
Enable corporates and public sector partners to invest in trusted VCSE organisations tackling various issues such as social inequality, injustice, the climate crisis and more.
Offer VCSE organisations a simple, fair, and transparent way to access funding and capacity-building support.
Provide SEK’s expertise in compliance, monitoring, and impact reporting, ensuring your investments are protected, well managed, and aligned with legislative requirements.

Two Flexible Delivery Models
1. Fully Managed Service (20% fee)
A complete end-to-end service ideal for teams who want expert delivery and full social impact reporting.
✔ Co-design of your funding opportunity
✔ Promotion to relevant VCSEs
✔ Application and assessment process
✔ Grant awards made via panel (you are welcome to participate)
✔ Compliance and monitoring
✔ Social Impact Report aligned to the National TOMs Framework and Procurement Act 2023

2. Brokerage Service (10% fee)
We help you get started and then hand over at award stage.
✔ Co-design and advertising of your opportunity
✔ Application and initial shortlisting
✔ Handover of successful VCSEs for direct relationship management
✔ You take on monitoring and reporting in-house

Why It Matters
Under the Procurement Act 2023: Section 12 requires public contracts to consider public benefit. Section 13 emphasises transparency and accountability.

The Social Impact Gateway provides a practical route to demonstrate compliance and evidence outcomes, removing the burden while delivering genuine, impactful community investment.

Your Investment. Your Legacy

Every investment made through SIG:
Is traceable and compliant. Supports credible, community-rooted VCSEs. Helps you meet internal ESG and CSR goals
Delivers professionally written social impact reporting for stakeholders. Is partially reinvested into SEK’s wider community programmes, amplifying your legacy.

Benefits for Your Organisation
Meet procurement and ESG obligations with confidence
Partner with vetted VCSEs aligned to your goals
Receive structured, transparent reporting
Build positive brand visibility
Avoid administrative and compliance burdens
Be part of a new ecosystem of business and community

Ready to Deliver More Than Promises?
Join the Social Impact Gateway and turn your social value commitments into action — for your business, for communities, and for long-term change. Contact:Gina