Social Audit Network VMVOA The foundations of your enterprise Vision Mission Values Objectives Activities

Key Terms: Vision & Mission Statements Vision: A brief statement which explains an organisation’s vision of how they would like things to be in the future. Mission : A statement, which briefly describes the nature of an organisation, clearly setting out why it exists and what it does in readily understood and remembered terms Social Audit Network

SAN Vision: The Social Audit Network will work towards becoming the foremost network organisation in the UK promoting an accessible social accounting and audit process for the community, social economy and public sectors. Mission: To promote and support social accounting and audit as the preferred means whereby organisations operating in the community social economy and public sectors report on their social environmental and economic performance and impact.

Social Audit Network St Albans Community Association VISION: Our vision is for a community in which all are valued and respected; a community in which every resident has access to the information, support and quality services they need; a community in which everyone irrespective of their history, culture, race, gender, or disability can feel a sense of belonging. MISSION To be an asset to the local community by providing access to inclusive and supportive services which enable residents to thrive and achieve their potential

Southside Community Enterprise Vision: Our vision is of a socially and economically active community taking responsibility for improving the quality of life for local people, driving up the standard of local services and powerfully representing the needs and aspirations of the community Mission: SCE’s mission is to develop a strong community organisation which can improve community facilities, strengthen the local economy and create jobs. Social Audit Network

Other MISSION Examples: Neuromuscular Centre We work together to support people affected by muscular dystrophy, creating an environment where full potential and optimal well-being can be achieved, through employment, training and physiotherapy. Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition To be recognised and valued as a collective voice for social enterprise by decision makers across Scotland’s political and policy environment. SES Sunderland We use enterprise in all its forms as a vehicle to address poverty and inequality within our communities. [More examples in the Prove Improve & Account Guide.]

Social Audit Network SAN’s VALUES:  Democracy  Accessibility  Empowerment  Partnership  Transparency St. Albans’ VALUES Accessibility Inclusivity Supportiveness Honesty and integrity Transparency & Openness Sensitivity Dignity Respect Tolerance Accountability Service Commitment to excellence

Social Audit Network Organisational Objectives: Defines what the organisation aims to achieve. Objectives will be achieved by undertaking a number of activities SAN’s Objectives Objective 1: To support and encourage organisations undertaking social accounting and audit Objective 2: To support and encourage SAN approved auditors Objective 3: To maintain SAN as a sustainable network

Social Audit Network St Albans’ Objectives S.O.1. Provide a range of services for local residents S.O.2. Meet the needs of local residents for support, advocacy, advice, information and support S.O.3. Respond to the needs of local residents for personal development, skills development and training needs. S.O.4. Be a good employer meeting the needs of staff and maximising their potential to work effectively and efficiently for the benefit of local people. S.O.5. Consider environmental issues in the management and running of the centre. S.O.6. Maximise the income of the Association

Social Audit Network Activity: The detailed work that an organisation undertakes in order to achieve its objectives Example: Objective 1: To support and encourage organisations undertaking social accounting and audit by… Actively disseminating information on social accounting and audit to individuals and organisations including regular online updates through the SAN website Promoting the audit process as a means to independent verification of social value and social impact reporting Undertaking networking and promotional activities including an annual event and other speaking opportunities Offering support to organisation preparing social accounts through learning programmes and other activities

Laying the Foundations… Vision Mission statement Values Objectives and activities Our objectives are: To do …………………………… by 1._____________________ 2._____________________ 3._____________________ Etc. To do …………………………… by 1._____________________ 2._____________________ 3._____________________ Etc. Social Audit Network

Consulting stakeholders Mission To promote and support social accounting and audit as the preferred means whereby organisations operating in the community, social economy and public sectors report on their social, environmental and economic performance and impact. Do you think this is the right mission for SAN?Yes / No Please use the space below to make any comments and to share any suggestions to improve our mission. Accepting the above mission, how successful do you think SAN is in achieving this mission? Please tell us why. Very successfulSuccessfulOKNot successfulVery unsuccessfulDon’t know