BEA guidance

Social value through education partnerships

Education partnerships can provide credible local evidence for social value commitments by connecting investment, volunteering and skills directly to community needs.

How it works

Evidence for bids

Show clear local activity and outcomes.

Employee contribution

Capture volunteering, mentoring and skills sharing.

Place-based impact

Demonstrate benefit in named communities.

Build a structured local partnership

The BEA model brings together due diligence, matching, ongoing support and impact reporting. This helps both sectors understand expectations and maintain a useful, appropriate relationship.

Discuss a partnership