Social Value Auditing

Many companies talk about Social Value. Cyd Innovation measures it.

Measuring Social Value and showing the difference you’ve made is what turns good intentions into recognised outcomes.

At Cyd Innovation, we support housing providers, contractors, and public sector organisations to capture, measure, and report their Social Value with clarity and credibility.

We help you move beyond vague claims to clear evidence, using trusted Social Value frameworks, impact reporting tools, and Social Return on Investment (SROI) calculations. 

Our Impact Reporting system captures the real-world value created in pounds (£), carbon saved (CO2), and lives improved. This gives clients confidence that their investment is delivering not just a better building – but a better future.

Measuring social impact

Good measurement starts with good planning.

It’s not just about collecting data after the project is finished. It’s about building Social Value into the project from the start — setting clear goals, capturing meaningful data, and mapping out the full Impact Pathway.

A good Social Value Audit will show:

What difference you set out to make
How that value was created (your activities)
Who benefited (residents, communities, local economy)
What changed as a result (outcomes)
How much it was worth (SROI calculation)

Impact Pathway Mapping

We help you map your Impact Pathway, this ensures your Social Value reporting is transparent, consistent, and aligned with industry best practice.

Social Return On Investment (SROI)

SROI puts a financial value on the impact you’ve created — helping you show value for money, attract funding, and meet Social Value tender requirements.

We work with recognised frameworks including:

The National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, Measures) — widely used across the UK to calculate and benchmark Social Value impact
Bespoke SROI models tailored to your organisation or project
Social Value Calculators aligned with procurement requirements

How Cyd Innovation can help.

We offer end-to-end Social Value Auditing support — from strategy to reporting.
Our services include:

Impact Reporting Software

We use trusted Social Value impact reporting tools to capture, track, and report your outcomes — saving you time and improving accuracy.

Data Capture Tools & Support

We help you design simple, effective data capture methods — including resident surveys, contractor reporting templates, and live project dashboards.

SROI Calculations & Reporting

We provide clear, defensible SROI reporting based on the TOMs framework or bespoke measures — so you can prove your impact to funders, boards, and communities.