Social Audit Network
VMVOA
The foundations of your enterprise
Vision
Mission
Values
Objectives
Activities
Social Audit Network
Key Terms:
Vision & Mission Statements
Vision:
A brief statement which explains an organisation’s vision of how they
would like things to be in the future.
Mission:
A statement, which briefly describes the nature of an organisation,
clearly setting out why it exists and what it does in readily understood
and remembered terms
Social Audit Network
SAN
Vision:
The Social Audit Network will work towards becoming the foremost
network organisation in the UK promoting an accessible social
accounting and audit process for the community, social economy and
public sectors.
Mission:
To promote and support social accounting and audit as the preferred
means whereby organisations operating in the community social
economy and public sectors report on their social environmental and
economic performance and impact.
Social Audit Network
St Albans Community Association
VISION:
Our vision is for a community in which all are valued and respected; a
community in which every resident has access to the information,
support and quality services they need; a community in which
everyone irrespective of their history, culture, race, gender, or
disability can feel a sense of belonging.
MISSION
To be an asset to the local community by providing access to
inclusive and supportive services which enable residents to thrive and
achieve their potential
Social Audit Network
Southside Community Enterprise
Vision:
Our vision is of a socially and economically active community
taking responsibility for improving the quality of life for local
people, driving up the standard of local services and powerfully
representing the needs and aspirations of the community
Mission:
SCE’s mission is to develop a strong community organisation
which can improve community facilities, strengthen the local
economy and create jobs.
Social Audit Network
Other MISSION Examples:
Neuromuscular Centre
We work together to support people affected by muscular dystrophy,
creating an environment where full potential and optimal well-being can
be achieved, through employment, training and physiotherapy.
Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition
To be recognised and valued as a collective voice for social enterprise
by decision makers across Scotland’s political and policy environment.
SES Sunderland
We use enterprise in all its forms as a vehicle to address poverty and
inequality within our communities.
[More examples in the Prove Improve & Account Guide.]
Social Audit Network
SAN’s VALUES:
 Democracy
 Accessibility
 Empowerment
 Partnership
 Transparency
St. Albans’ VALUES
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Supportiveness
• Honesty and integrity
• Transparency & Openness
• Sensitivity
• Dignity
• Respect
• Tolerance
• Accountability
• Service
• Commitment to excellence
Social Audit Network
Organisational Objectives:
Defines what the organisation aims to achieve. Objectives will be
achieved by undertaking a number of activities
SAN’s Objectives
Objective 1: To support and encourage organisations undertaking social
accounting and audit
Objective 2: To support and encourage SAN approved auditors
Objective 3: To maintain SAN as a sustainable network
Social Audit Network
St Albans’ Objectives
S.O.1. Provide a range of services for local residents
S.O.2. Meet the needs of local residents for support, advocacy, advice,
information and support
S.O.3. Respond to the needs of local residents for personal development,
skills development and training needs.
S.O.4. Be a good employer meeting the needs of staff and maximising
their potential to work effectively and efficiently for the benefit of local
people.
S.O.5. Consider environmental issues in the management and running of
the centre.
S.O.6. Maximise the income of the Association
Social Audit Network
Activity:
The detailed work that an organisation undertakes in order to achieve its
objectives
Example:
Objective 1: To support and encourage organisations undertaking social
accounting and audit by…
•
Actively disseminating information on social accounting and audit to individuals
and organisations including regular online updates through the SAN website
•
Promoting the audit process as a means to independent verification of social
value and social impact reporting
•
Undertaking networking and promotional activities including an annual event
and other speaking opportunities
•
Offering support to organisation preparing social accounts through learning
programmes and other activities
Social Audit Network
Laying the Foundations…
Vision
Mission statement
Values
Objectives and activities
Our objectives are:
To do …………………………… by
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
Etc.
To do …………………………… by
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
Etc.
Consulting stakeholders
Mission
To promote and support social accounting and audit as the preferred means whereby
organisations operating in the community, social economy and public sectors report on their social,
environmental and economic performance and impact.
Do you think this is the right mission for SAN?
Yes / No
Please use the space below to make any comments and to share any suggestions to improve our
mission.
Accepting the above mission, how successful do you think SAN is in achieving this
mission?
Very successful
Please tell us why.
Successful
OK
Not successful
Very unsuccessful
Don’t know