{"id":120,"date":"2025-07-25T10:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.actionfunder.org\/funders\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=120"},"modified":"2025-07-25T10:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:25:38","slug":"guidance-for-social-value-seekers","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.actionfunder.org\/funders\/help\/guidance-for-social-value-seekers\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance for Social Value Seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your organisation is looking to deliver meaningful social value as part of bids, tenders, or contracts, ActionFunder offers a simple and impactful way to meet those goals \u2014 and evidence them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re responding to procurement requirements or aiming to strengthen your local community ties, ActionFunder enables you to fund grassroots projects that align with your social value commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using ActionFunder in bids and tenders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing bids or responding to tenders, you can reference ActionFunder as your delivery partner for community investment and social value generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Commit to local impact<\/strong>: Through ActionFunder, you can direct funding to non-profits working in the communities where your contracts will be delivered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Top tip &#8211; Include a screenshot of ActionFunder\u2019s Local Needs Analysis tool to demonstrate community demand in your bid \u2014 showcasing the types of grassroots projects already live and ready to be funded in your target area.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target key outcomes<\/strong>: Choose to fund projects aligned with the social, environmental, and economic outcomes required by the commissioning body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Include ActionFunder in your proposal<\/strong>: Highlight your use of ActionFunder as a streamlined, compliant, and transparent way to deliver and report on community investment.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ActionFunder provides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local project matching<\/strong>: We connect you with grassroots organisations in the relevant area<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Due diligence and payment handling<\/strong>: All verification and payments are managed securely by ActionFunder<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time impact tracking:<\/strong> non-profits provide updates and complete an end-of-project impact survey<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automated reporting<\/strong>: Access a clear record of the outcomes achieved \u2014 perfect for inclusion in post-contract reporting and client updates<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a social value lead or involved in tendering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speak to your Customer Success Manager about how to structure your fund to align with specific bid requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference ActionFunder\u2019s role in your Social Value delivery plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use live or previous fund examples to demonstrate a track record of community impact<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need support?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re experienced in supporting organisations to integrate ActionFunder into bids and frameworks. 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