Method Statement
TallySticks UK CIC is constitutionally bound to deliver social value. Our EAVEcore platform directly tackles economic inequality by embedding the Fair Work Cartridge into every supply chain we monitor. Contracting authorities gain continuous assurance that suppliers—and their subcontractors—pay the Real Living Wage, comply with Modern Slavery legislation, and maintain inclusive employment practices. Because we operate as a Community Interest Company, 100% of surplus is reinvested into the National Transparency Fund, which finances digital-skills apprenticeships and "Citizen Auditor" roles in under-represented communities (beginning with the Newcastle pilot). This creates durable employment, accountability literacy, and local ownership of government data.
Outcomes & Metrics
| Outcome | Metric | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Real Living Wage compliance monitoring | % of high-risk suppliers tracked by Fair Work Cartridge | 95% within 6 months |
| Citizen Auditor jobs created | Number of paid community auditors per deployment | 10 per region |
| Skills uplift | Hours of digital accountability training delivered | 500 hours per year |
| Carbon efficiency (supporting MAC 1.1) | Reduction in redundant site visits due to transparent digital reporting | 25% reduction in travel-related emissions |
Additional Social Value Contributions
- Equal Opportunity: Accessibility-first portal design (WCAG 2.1 AA) and targeted recruitment of apprentices from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Fighting Climate Change: By digitising monitoring and enabling remote inspections, we cut transport emissions associated with legacy audit processes.
- Wellbeing & Community Cohesion: Transparent reporting restores trust and gives citizens an active role in democratic oversight.
Measurement & Reporting
Social value KPIs are built into the Transparency Portal dashboard, with quarterly reports shared with contracting authorities and published for public scrutiny. Independent auditors (CIC board and community representatives) verify reinvestment of surplus into the National Transparency Fund.
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