Social Value in the City: How building communities across our region increases connection, creativity and delivers on your social value objectives

Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Location: Rider Levett Bucknall, 1 King Street, Manchester, M2 6AW
Cost: Free
Categories:
Charity
Member Event

Social Value- what does it mean?

In this lunchtime session we’ll be exploring what Social Value really means and more importantly what it can mean to you and your organisation.

Key Themes:

  • Why is it important?
  • Is it embedded across your business and culture?
  • Is it just a tick box exercise?
  • How can it increase connection and creativity in your organisation and the wider community?

About the Speakers:

Dee Lowry Social Value Programme Lead - Manchester City Council

Dee is the Social Value Programme Lead at Manchester City Council, based in the Strategy and Economic Policy Team. Dee works with colleagues across the Council, and with different organisations throughout the city, to make sure that Manchester is maximising opportunities to generate meaningful social value. This involves developing new tools and systems, providing guidance, and showcasing and learning from good practice. Dee’s work also looks at ethical business practices and broader community weath building approaches. Her background is in the charity sector and she is driven by social justice and working for the public good.

Christos Tsaproumis People & Culture Director - Autotrader

Interested In The Event?

If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.

For any further enquires about this event, contact [email protected]

With thanks to pro-manchester's event partners