The UK’s national standard for business
that benefits society.

Do you believe that organisations acting responsibly deserve loyalty and growth? Each Social Value Quality Mark® is a symbol to funders, employees and customers that your organisation stands for the highest community-focussed standards.

By acquiring the Mark, you are contributing to equality and social change. And by procuring through organisations that hold the Mark, we can collectively spread positive impact for all.

SVQM Gold award

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Watch Richard’s detailed overview of the accreditation, including:

  • How it helps you meet the needs of stakeholders
  • Why it’s considered to be the UK’s national standard
  • The benefits of holding the Mark
  • How the application and audit process works
  • The differences between the levels

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Compete Across Sectors

Compete Across Sectors

In the public sector, local and national government now requires a commitment to social value as part of procurement, worth a minimum 10% of tenders.

Customer Loyalty

Customer Loyalty

Around 70% of consumers want to know what the brands they support are doing to address social and environmental issues.

Attract and Retain Talent

Attract and Retain Talent

Employees who work for companies with a strong sense of purpose say they are more inspired, motivated and loyal. Engaging in social value projects can reduce employee turnover by around 50%.

Celebrate Your Impact

Celebrate Your Impact

The Social Value Quality Mark supports you to understand, verify and showcase your total impact – both environmental and social.

Start your accreditation journey here

The Quality Mark is the UK’s national standard for social value. Find out about the individual levels of accreditation, what’s involved and how it benefits your business.

Unsure if you’re ready for accreditation? Find out about our Pre-Audit Service.

A Proud Community Interest Company

We exist to challenge and showcase organisational value in every form.

Society benefits when organisations can demonstrate their credibility and commitment to better business. We challenge rigour, celebrate standards and drive local spend.

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