Community Campus More than just a roof…… Ian Cockerill Development Manager More than just a roof……

Who We Are More than just a roof…… An Industrial & Provident Society born in 1987 We work to: Reduce homelessness Promote inclusion Help people achieve their potential Strengthen our local communities Provide innovative solutions to the challenges we face

What We Do More than just a roof…… We directly provide: Housing, support and resettlement services Personal development and training opportunities Construction & building services Support other community based enterprises to grow sustainably We work across Teesside, regionally, nationally and with international partners

Our Assets More than just a roof……  64 properties providing over 80 tenancies (53 owned)  Over 60 staff (14 apprentices)  Over 120 service users in any one week  Annual turnover of over £1.7 million

More than just a roof…… The Outcome  Over 5000 people supported  Clear evidence of long term positive outcomes  Strong adequately resourced organisation

So what’s this got to do with social accounting and audit? More than just a roof……

Everything! More than just a roof……  Measuring impact matters  How do we show what difference we make?  Helps keep staff focussed on outcomes Informs our drive for continuous improvement

Our experience More than just a roof……  First social accounts produce in 2008  Measuring impact integrated into our performance management  Simplified approach to capture local impact on a regular basis Approach is sustainable in the long term

Proving Social Value Always done the anecdotes but couldn't prove it – evidence, evidence, evidence Need for ownership by directors and staff Strategic priority – making a difference matters Shows that social enterprise is the most effective form of enterprise Secures investment because we can demonstrate impact

Collating and sharing the evidence More than just a roof…… Key performance indicators and data capture enhanced by good news stories 'Data with Soul' Demonstrates added value to funders and stakeholders  Validates our values

Final thoughts More than just a roof…… You can't not do it – we need to lead by evidence based example Proving what works is a brilliant tool for organisational development Don't make it a science – keep it real Its more than words on paper, it captures why social enterprise is the right way to do business Measuring impact can liberate talent and innovation Influential people read social accounts. FACT

More than just a roof…… For further information please contact : Ian Cockerill Community Campus ’87 Ltd 76 Brunswick Street STOCKTON-ON-TEES TS18 1UU Tel Fax