Social Value Calculator

15 questions across 5 pillars producing a Net Social Value (£) and SROI ratio. Aligned to the National TOMs and HACT frameworks.

Project inputs

Micro-grants default to 1 year. Longer horizons need a sustainability plan.

Project fit

Fit ×1.00

Who is driving this project?

Is the benefit clearly community-facing, not private gain?

Could this model help other veterans or communities?

Match funding, volunteers or in-kind support alongside this grant?

Score each question 0-3, then mark Evidence: Yes only if you have (or plan to collect) real measurement for that outcome. Unevidenced claims keep 50% of their value.

Cohesion

weight 22%

Q1. Does the project reduce isolation, loneliness or social exclusion among veterans?

Q2. Does the project bring people together across backgrounds, generations or the veteran/civilian line?

Q3. Does the project improve public understanding of veterans and reduce the civ/mil gap?

Resilience

weight 20%

Q4. Does the project build durable community capability that outlasts the funding?

Q5. Does the project develop practical skills, leadership or self-reliance in participants?

Q6. Does the project improve local environment, green space or sustainability? (optional)(optional)

Leadership

weight 20%

Q7. Is the project led, co-designed or delivered by veterans?

Q8. Does the project turn veterans into mentors, role models or active community members?

Wellbeing

weight 15%

Q9. Does the project improve mental health or wellbeing among participants?

Q10. Does the project benefit veterans' families or dependents?

Economic

weight 13%

Q11. Does the project support employment for veterans?

Q12. Does the project develop skills, training or accredited qualifications?

Q13. Does the project support veteran-owned business or the local economy?

Inclusion

weight 6%

Q14. Does the project reach underrepresented or vulnerable groups?

Q15. How widely does the project reach (breadth of benefit)?

Live result

Mission Alignment

0/100

Low · fit to VF's purpose

Net Social Value

£0

After attribution stack

SROI ratio

—

£ per £1 of grant

Pillar breakdown

Cohesion
0/9£0
Resilience
0/9£0
Leadership
0/6£0
Wellbeing
0/6£0
Economic
0/9£0
Inclusion
0/6£0
How this is calculated
Alignment: score-point normalisation weighted by pillar (Cohesion 22%, Resilience 20%, Leadership 20%, Wellbeing 15%, Economic 13%, Inclusion 6%).
£: Σ(evidence-adjusted £) × Fit 1.00 × Horizon 1.00(1 yr) → Gross £0
Less Deadweight 20% (-£0), Attribution 30% (-£0), Displacement 5% (-£0)
Net Social Value: £0 · SROI —
Fit factors: Veteran leadership +0.00 (Veterans consulted) · Community interest +0.00 (Clear community benefit) · Replicable / scalable +0.00 (One-off) · Leverage +0.00 (None)

Answer the required questions to complete the calculator.

This explore-mode calculator does not save anything. To submit your figures with a grant application, complete the calculator inside the application form.