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Social Value

On this page you’ll find information about how you can help us to positively support communities through social value.

What is Social Value?

Social value is a way to quantify how different interventions affect people’s lives, including the impact on people’s wellbeing or their quality of life. It is a way of measuring the positive benefits that work has on both individuals and communities.

We use the HACT Social Value Insight Tool to calculate our Social Return on Investment (SORI). For more information on HACT click here.

If you’d like to speak to us about Social Value, please email Emma our Social Value Specialist on emma.patrick@ongo.co.uk.

Testimonials

SureServe donations to Myos House

£300 donated
Bingo Prizes – Myos runs a weekly free bingo session
Gardening tools
Craft supplies

Residents at Myos House, a specialist dementia care scheme, have benefited from a generous donation by SureServe, aimed at enhancing quality of life and encouraging social interaction.

The donation included a wide range of items to support both recreational and therapeutic activities. Gardening equipment was provided to help residents get hands-on with the outdoor spaces, encouraging physical activity and connection with nature. To inspire creativity and self-expression, a variety of craft supplies were also donated including paints, pens, and wooden crafts.

In addition, bingo prizes were donated to support the scheme’s free weekly bingo sessions, a much-loved event that brings joy to the residents.

These thoughtful contributions are more than just materials—they are tools to help residents build meaningful relationships, stay active, and feel part of a vibrant community. SureServe’s support is a great example of how community partnerships can make a lasting difference in the lives of those most in need.

Hales & Coultas and Ashbridge Roofing donation to Myos House

Residents of the Myos House Dementia Care Scheme came together in a joyful celebration of VE Day with a 1940s-themed picnic event filled with music, memories, and laughter. Entertainment was provided by a talented singer and pianist from The Lost Chord, who performed wartime favourites and nostalgic tunes, bringing smiles to the faces of the residents and even providing instruments to encourage them to get involved.

The musical duo were generously sponsored by Ashbridge Roofing and Hales & Coultas, whose support helped make the event especially memorable.

Guests enjoyed a traditional 1940s picnic, featuring classic favourites such as Spam, corned beef, and cucumber finger sandwiches, along with a selection of cakes. The table settings came complete with individual ration books put together by a member of Myos House staff.

The celebration provided a heart-warming opportunity for residents to connect and reminisce, creating a true sense of community whilst honouring the spirit of the era.

Matthews & Tannert Apprenticeships

Following a successful apprenticeship week, Matthews & Tannert have taken on 5 new apprentices.

1x Plasterer
1x Joiner
2x Plumber
1x Electrical

They all started in March and are all thriving in their roles.

Performance and reports

Here’s how we’re helping to enhance the lives of local people through Ongo Communities contributions

Find this report here.

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