Social Value Reporting

Turn your impact into clear, compelling evidence.

Many organisations do brilliant work — but struggle to explain the difference they make in a way that funders, partners and communities truly recognise. That’s where our Social Value (SV) reporting service comes in.

At Cheshire Community Action, we help you prove your impact, strengthen funding bids, and show the real change your work creates for people, communities and places.

What is Social Value?

Social value is the positive difference your activities make — from improved wellbeing and reduced isolation, to stronger communities, new skills, and reduced pressure on public services.

It’s not just about what you deliver. It’s about what changes as a result.

Our social value reports bring those changes to life with clear, credible evidence.

What we offer

We transform your existing data, feedback and delivery information into a professional, shareable and impactful social value report.

This focuses on outcomes and learning, not unnecessary metrics or heavy data collection. Reports are written in plain English and designed to be shared.

How it works

We agree the purpose and audience, review what evidence already exists, and draft the report for you. The final version is refined with your input and ready to use.

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Who it’s for

Community groups, charities, community buildings, partnerships, and funded programmes that need to clearly and proportionately demonstrate impact. If you deliver community benefit, we can help you demonstrate it.

Timescales and cost

Timescales and pricing depend on:

the size of your project
the evidence available
the level of detail required

We confirm this following a brief scoping conversation.
Our goal is always to be proportionate, transparent and affordable.

Our principles:

Independent & impartial

We are a charity; our methods and findings are neutral, transparent and replicable.

Community‑led & inclusive

We co‑design engagement with local partners and proactively reach seldom‑heard groups.

Evidence‑driven

We combine quantitative and qualitative insight to inform decisions, not just describe opinion.

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Contact Mark Reading

Email: mark.reading@cheshireaction.org.uk
Phone: 01244 400222