What is the Social Value Management Certificate?
The Social Value Management Certificate (SVMC) is a multi-level award for organisations, departments or projects. It helps them:
- Manage risks: Preparing for the SVMC helps you identify the risk of unintended and negative outcomes, giving you confidence about the future.
- Maximise impact: The SVMC process can help you make evidence-based decisions to maximise your social impact.
- Improve practice: The SVMC process helps you embed good practice as you follow a clear pathway for improvement where progress is made at every level.
- Gain competitive advantage: The SVMC shows investors, customers, commissioners and others that your work aligns with the international standard for managing social value. Stakeholders are more likely to support your organisation if they know you are improving society.
How to apply
The SVMC has three levels which are completed in sequence, starting from Level 1. To apply:
Download and read the Social Value Management Certificate Guidance Document carefully. This contains all the information you need to make a successful application.
- Make sure you have a valid organisational membership with the Social Value UK.
- Contact the Assurance Team to help you prepare the application.
- Download and read the Terms & Conditions of the application. A signed copy of these must be submitted with your application.
- Download and complete the relevant Criteria and Evidence Form from the links below:
Level 1 Criteria and Evidence Form
Level 2 Criteria and Evidence Form
Level 3 Criteria and Evidence Form - Please note that organisations must go through each of the levels in sequence, beginning with Level 1.
- Apply using the button below. Your application will be processed during the next round of applications. The dates of the application rounds during 2026 are below. A calendar detailing the timelines of applications is available here.
| Assurance Service | Round Opens | Round Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Social Value Management Certificate Round 1 | Monday 2nd March 2026 | Friday 13th March 2026 |
| Social Value Management Certificate Round 2 | Monday 1st June 2026 | Friday 12th June 2026 |
| Social Value Management Certificate Round 3 | Monday 14th September 2026 | Friday 25th September 2026 |
| Social Value Management Certificate Round 4 | Monday 30th November 2026 | Friday 11th December 2026 |
Fees
Fees for each level of the application are as follows:
| Organisation size | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small (Up to 50 staff members) | £600 +VAT |
| Medium (51-250 staff members) | £900 +VAT |
| Corporate (250+ staff members) | £1500 +VAT |
