Social Value UK

Topic: Disability

  • The Social Return on Investment of Hearing loss association of Kaohsiung

    The Social Return on Investment of Hearing loss association of Kaohsiung

    The Hearing loss association of Kaohsiung was established in 1987 by a group of dedicated individuals who recognized the scarcity of professional speech pathology resources and educational support for people with hearing loss. The association’s goal is to advocate for the welfare and rights of individuals with hearing loss. As times have changed, the needs of people with hearing loss have evolved. There is an increasing demand for promoting barrier-free environments on campuses, cultivating diversity and inclusivity, facilitating the transition to employment and providing employment assistance, as well as offering relevant knowledge and growth courses for Parent. To enhance the quality and content of services for people with hearing loss, the association collaborates with the Hearing Loss Association of R.O.C. to promote more forward-thinking social welfare initiatives. The current focus is on raising awareness of hearing impairment and integrating relevant resources from social welfare, healthcare, workforce development, and education systems to provide necessary services, counselling, and advocacy for people with hearing loss.

    This SROI evaluation project report examines the social impact and value generated by the Hearing loss association of Kaohsiung through the Deaf and hard of hearing teens Care Program and Support Employment for People with disabilities services. The evaluation period covers one year, from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. The final SROI value calculated for the project is 3.32, with a sensitivity analysis range of 1.64 to 5.00. Throughout the SROI analysis project, the Hearing loss association of Kaohsiung engaged with stakeholders to identify the main outcomes achieved through the Deaf and hard of hearing teens Care Program and Support Employment for People with disabilities services. The outcomes for the Deaf and hard of hearing teens Care Program include: Increase self-confidence, Improve interpersonal relationship, Improve speaking skills, Better physical health, Improve planning skills, Increase self-achievement, Improve professional skills, Improve work efficiency, Increase empathy, Increase charitable giving, Improve visibility, Improve family relationship, Stress relief, and Improve interpersonal relationship. The outcomes for the Support Employment for People with disabilities service include: Improve interpersonal relationship, Feel frustrated, Increase empathy, Increase income, Increase self-achievement, Feel pressured, Improve professional skills, Stable income, and Achieve self-realization. The results of the report indicate that the currentexecution strategy and content of the Hearing loss association of Kaohsiung are able to achieve the expected goals of various services.

  • CPC Corporation, Taiwan “Slow-Flying Angels” SROI Report

    CPC Corporation, Taiwan “Slow-Flying Angels” SROI Report

    “This analysis mainly focuses on the “Pre–job training and Matchmaking“ and “Slow–Flying Angel Service” of the Slow–Flying Angels Gas Station Project. From basic refuel, being checkout staffs, car wash service, sanitation, and cleaning of public toilets, and even making a cup of coffee for visitors, the Angels achieve their goals step by step. CPC teaches Angels according to their aptitude. In the era of technology that pursues fast efficiency, it creates a friendly learning and workplace for Angels. It creates a unique “ Kindness Gas Station counsellor system “ in Taiwan, combining the careful training of the station managers on duty and the guidance of the counsellors affiliated to cooperative social welfare organizations, using the speed familiar to the angels to stimulate their perseverance, transforming it into the professional spirit, and provide the angels with a friendly environment with slow learning and careful work. The performance of colleagues with Slow–Flying Angels is often praised by mentors, peer, and consumers, inspiring the Slow–Flying Angels to display their characteristics and skills to become experts in workplace.”

    “The results of the analysis show that the overall SROI value of “ Slow–Flying Angels Gas Station Project ” of CPC is 6.9, which means that an average investment of 1 NTD will generate a social benefit of 6.9 NTD. According to the distribution of SROI benefits, CPC (enterprise), managers of Slow–Flying Angel gas station (station managers, deputy station managers), staff of Slow–Flying Angel gas station, project personnel of social welfare agencies teachers, family members of Slow–Flying Angels and Slow–Flying Angels are the main beneficiary of the project. Through the Slow–Flying Angels Gas Station Project, CPC has effectively enhanced the perception of external stakeholders on CPC and promoted its image. Through the concept of “Kindness Gas Station”, CPC provided the Slow–Flying Angels with stable employment opportunities and helped them build professional skills which also have a positive impact on society.”

  • A Forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis of Four Themes of Services within Crann for 2023

    A Forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis of Four Themes of Services within Crann for 2023

    Crann, established in 2014, is a registered charity based in Ovens County Cork. It provides evidence based, high quality services and supports for children, adults and families living with neuro–physical disabilities. Its services are focused on, but not limited to, people who have Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Childhood stroke and Spinal Cord Injury.

    The Crann Model of Care, based on the Ascend Two–Generation approach, places the family at the centre of a range of supports where services are delivered to each family member, either at the same time or separately. The organisation believes that by supporting the whole family it can help the child or adult with a disability and the whole family to thrive.

    Most stakeholders who engaged in services at Crann experienced highly valuable outcomes. Using the principles of SROI, this analysis found that the social return ratio was calculated at €4.05 for every €1.00 invested. Sensitivity analysis revealed that the social return likely appears in a range between €3.65 to €4.50.

  • Exercise, COPD & Me – A Social Return On Investment Study For Siel Bleu Ireland

    Exercise, COPD & Me – A Social Return On Investment Study For Siel Bleu Ireland

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the umbrella term for lung conditions that limit the airways and cause breathing difficulties(notably chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It mostly affects people over the age of 35, with a particular prevalence amongst the over-70s and those from lower socio-economic groups. More than 500,000 people in Ireland are believed to be living with COPD, although less than half of these have been diagnosed. A decrease in COPD rates due to a societal reduction in smoking 5is likely to be offset by a growing and ageing population, at least in the medium-term. Any initiative that has the potential to benefit such large numbers of people should be properly evaluated.

    Exercise, COPD & Me is a group-based Adapted Physical Activity (APA) programme for people living with COPD, delivered in the community to people from varying backgrounds. Its focus is not on the illness itself, but rather on the promotion of health and fitness.

  • SROI Report of the “Job Design Support by Collaborators for Disabled People in the Open Job Market” project

    SROI Report of the “Job Design Support by Collaborators for Disabled People in the Open Job Market” project

    This report adopts the Social Return of Investment approach to access the social impact and value of the “Job Design Support by Collaborators for Disabled People in Open Job Market” (abbreviated as JSCDO) project during 2015 to Jun 2018. The JSCDO project aims to narrow the disability employment gap, enhancing the employment of people with disabilities who still face many challenges entering the workplace in Taiwan nowadays. Not only has JSCDO successfully created 6 disability-friendly workplaces for 13 participants with disabilities and 28 people from disadvantaged groups and achieved stable employment with the full-time salary, but more importantly, it simultaneously eases the financial burden and emotional exhaustion of the participants and their family and alleviate social problems on many aspects. This report identifies 7 main stakeholder groups – participants with disabilities, participants-collaborators, family members of participants with disabilities, family members of collaborators, Diyi group, client and the government. For the JSCDO project every 1$ invested there is a social return of 3.66-6.95, in our base case scenario the SROI ratio is 1:6.32. The results prove and demonstrate the social impact and social value of this project.

  • The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust Impact report 2013-15

    The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust Impact report 2013-15

    “The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust (Trust) is a collaboration of organisations working to improve the lives of children and young people with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD). The Trust first came together in 2009 and since then we have been working hard to make sure that children and young people with dyslexia and SpLD receive the right support to reach their potential.”

  • Evaluating the impact of the “Status: Online” programme in Russia

    Evaluating the impact of the “Status: Online” programme in Russia

    assured report logoNowadays digital literacy is considered one of the essential skills to allow people to effectively exercise full citizenship.

    Due to the lack of basic computer skills, financial and legal information, and inability to use contemporary communication devices the elderly and disabled people cannot fully participate in modern life, realize their talents and ambitions, and make an input. Their chances for employment are next to nothing. They finish disconnected from their friends and family and excluded from the society. They cannot use electronic services provided on the state and municipal levels.

    The programme is focused on providing training for old and disabled people in the areas of the basic elements of digital literacy and IT, financial and legal literacy required for improvement of their social and economic stability to increase their chances for employment or small business undertakings.

    The programme objective is to contribute to improvement of the quality of life for the elderly and physically challenged adults, create conditions that prevent their social and informational isolation, and give birth to the new opportunities for an active lifestyle.

  • Ability not disability: Arts, bravery and changing views in Ireland

    Ability not disability: Arts, bravery and changing views in Ireland

  • Public Social Partnerships Employability Pilot Registers of Scotland and Haven Products

    Public Social Partnerships Employability Pilot Registers of Scotland and Haven Products

    Public Social Partnerships Employability Pilot SROI“This report is an evaluation of the social return generated by the employability pilot collaboration between Registers of Scotland and Haven Products as part of the Scottish Government funded Public Social Partnerships Project.

    This pilot aims to expand an existing employability scheme for people with disabilities, who are trained by Haven Products, to create a ‘complementary workforce’. Registers of Scotland is the first Government agency to participate in this scheme and benefit from the additional skills of the new employees.

    The analysis in this report was carried out using Social Return on Investment which tells the story of the change affected by our activities, told from the perspective of our stakeholders. SROI places a monetary value on outcomes, so that they can be added up and compared with the investment made.”

    PricewaterhouseCooper, Forth Sector Development

  • Birmingham Disability Resource Centre A Social return on Investment Analysis

    Birmingham Disability Resource Centre A Social return on Investment Analysis

  • Põhja-Eesti Pimedate Ühing (PPÜ)

    Põhja-Eesti Pimedate Ühing (PPÜ)