--- title: 101 Toolkit description: This toolkit is a free resource, including guides and videos, to help you understand the basics of Social Value and how to get started. image: https://101.socialvalueportal.com/hubfs/101%20Campaign%20Images/SVP_101_Square%20Social%20Asset%20800x400%20thumbnail.png --- # Getting started with Social Value Here’s your Social Value 101 Toolkit. All you need to learn the basics, share with your team and more. [101 Video](https://101.socialvalueportal.com#101-Video) [101 Guide](https://101.socialvalueportal.com#101-Guide) [101 Webinar](https://101.socialvalueportal.com#101-Webinar) [Maturity Survey](https://101.socialvalueportal.com#Maturity-Survey) ## Social Value in 3 minutes [Watch again](https://101.socialvalueportal.com#) ### Download the guide It’s likely you are already delivering Social Value, but how do you shape it, prove it – and focus efforts in a way that has the most impact? ###### The guide is a useful resource that covers: - What is Social Value - Why Social Value matters - How you measure it - Where you go to get started [![Download now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8899996/6d4b31fc-68db-49e3-a43c-33bf5b0eef79.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8899996/6d4b31fc-68db-49e3-a43c-33bf5b0eef79) ![101 guide download lock up](https://101.socialvalueportal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/101%20Campaign%20Images/101%20guide%20download%20lock%20up.png?width=600&height=600&name=101%20guide%20download%20lock%20up.png) [Download now](https://socialvalueportal.com/resources/guide/social-value-101?hsLang=en) ### Social Value FAQs At Social Value Portal, we regularly receive questions from our members, consulting clients, webinar attendees, and many others seeking guidance on their Social Value strategies or our membership offering. Whether you are a bidder, a buyer, a business, or have a question that spans all three categories, you can explore this guide for answers to your Social Value queries.  [![Read the FAQs](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8899996/interactive-158701024038.png) ](https://101.socialvalueportal.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKDe59fsY%2FT%2Bysaki4qIuAdyU3rLVcyPXx01dGPZuKmSyRf17hJosJByU7CLFFs5mdnm%2Fgzj42GmVvYXMhH%2B84Uw4ZVAryVBIRZsla2i7omq1wYf9E34Ih4KAsRcGKRPTmuoNyV0RzHoxdAtMA%2FgSUPKwSldaD6QwE4JuZ0%2FXWSdTubWmoWGW1HHRFO%2F97Hc%2Fnh9abDAdggkaoEpIEJoPAx17NIvzUVi2pnndRHj54DIVykdqsxD59ULEEd9troI42W%2B49FgDjp31TUVz4rTP%2BB9i6d8HLX3FXmJxXi&webInteractiveContentId=158701024038&portalId=8899996&hsLang=en) ![Social Value FAQs](https://101.socialvalueportal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/big-Resources%20Thumbs%20FAQ%20400px.png?width=450&height=450&name=big-Resources%20Thumbs%20FAQ%20400px.png) [Download now](https://socialvalueportal.com/resources/guide/social-value-101?hsLang=en) ### Legislation quick guide Explore the evolution of Social Value legislation and what it means for you. ###### The guide covers: - Legislation timeline - Why Social Value matters - Facts and myth-busting - What it means for bidders, buyers and businesses [![Download now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8899996/091b44b3-0fbb-4f8a-992f-76d2eab4a675.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8899996/091b44b3-0fbb-4f8a-992f-76d2eab4a675) ![SVP_Legislation Quick Guide_600px](https://101.socialvalueportal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/101%20Campaign%20Images/SVP_Legislation%20Quick%20Guide_600px.png?width=600&height=600&name=SVP_Legislation%20Quick%20Guide_600px.png) ### Watch the webinar Missed our last session? 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