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title: "Executive Briefing: Social Value in 2026"
description: Ailsa Watt discusses digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and how VodafoneThree is embedding Social Value across the UK.
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# [Executive Briefing: Social Value in 2026](https://www.socialvalueportal.com/news-and-insights/social-value-in-2026)

 Written by [Social Value Portal](https://www.socialvalueportal.com/news-and-insights/author/socialvalueportal) | Jan 22, 2026 10:07:23 AM

Social Value evolves fast, so we were delighted to sit down with **Guy Battle**, **Léyoh Goodall**, and **Anna McChesney-Gordon** to discuss how procurement, placemaking, and global collaboration will shape impact in 2026.

 

###### Watch the full conversation below: 

 

> ### There's more of a focus on being intentional about what you're doing in specific places, in specific communities.
> 
> **Anna McChesney-Gordon, Chief Strategy Officer, Social Value Portal**

### **Key themes and insights**

- **Measuring with meaning:** The shift from inputs and outputs to understanding **impact and beneficiary outcomes**.
- **Placemaking focus:** Procurement strategies are becoming more tailored to **local community needs**, moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches.
- **Procurement as a political act:** Every procurement decision influences community outcomes - and departments must recognise their strategic power.
- **Measurement innovation:** How the TOM System is evolving, with new Measures responding to changing priorities.
- **Globalisation of Social Value:** Expansion of the UK-developed framework to international contexts, adapting to local dynamics while maintaining consistent impact standards.

### Learn how to deliver Social Value

Want tips and inspiration for your Social Value journey? Explore [our Resources](https://www.socialvalueportal.com/resources) for case studies and insights.

Or, [explore our solutions](https://socialvalueportal.com/solutions) to see how we can support your Social Value. 

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