social return on investment

Social Return on Investment (SROI) is a powerful way to put a financial value on the social good you create. This gives you a clear and compelling business case for your work, which is invaluable when talking to funders, investors, and other key stakeholders.

What this may look like

We'll guide you through the SROI methodology, from identifying your key outcomes and stakeholders to assigning financial proxies and calculating the final SROI ratio. We'll help you tell a compelling story with the numbers.

the challenge

In many towns and communities, residents feel disconnected from mainstream arts and culture. Access can be limited by geography, cost, or a perception that the arts are "not for them." The challenge for Creative People & Places was to break down these barriers, prove that creativity belongs to everyone, and demonstrate that a grassroots, community-led approach could lead to deep, lasting change.

the impact

Case Study:

Community Arts Project

the approach

We worked closely with the project team

  • Co-Create: Actively involve residents in deciding what art and culture they want to see and participate in, from large-scale festivals to intimate local projects.

  • Build Capacity: Provide skills and confidence to local people, enabling them to become cultural leaders, event organizers, and artists in their own right.

  • Invest Locally: Commission local artists and use local venues, ensuring that the economic benefits of the project are felt directly within the community.

  • Celebrate Place: Use art and creativity to highlight the unique identity and heritage of each location, fostering a renewed sense of pride and belonging

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