Let's Talk Social Value

If you want to know what’s happening in social value and understand what good looks like, Then this podcast is for you. It can be hard to keep up to date with the amount of information; it is also time-consuming to read more and more content. Join Sarah Stone, Founder and Director of Samtaler, a social value agency based in the UK. Sarah is a renowned social value expert and works with complex organisations to deliver social value training and consultancy support. Each month we will bring you a host of experts from the private, public and third sectors, all doing amazing things to create social value. We will hear about their work and explore a range of topics from; public sector procurement and supply chain diversity to impact measurement. So join us and learn what social value is and how to create it.

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Lucy Mann, Unseen

August 04, 2023 • Samtaler • Season 2 • Episode 4

In this episode, we speak to Lucy Mann, the Senior Business Sales Manager at Unseen, as she sheds light on the critical work carried out by the modern slavery charity. Unseen is dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of modern slavery, and working with individuals, communities, businesses, NGOs and government to stamp out slavery for good.

Lucy explains how Unseen provides safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. With practical tips and insights, Lucy highlights how businesses can mitigate risks and create a safe environment for their workers. From raising awareness and mapping supply chains to implementing robust escalation and remediation measures, she emphasizes the need for ongoing engagement and transparency.

We discuss how the UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline, a key component of Unseen's initiatives, allows survivors, professionals, businesses, and the public to report concerns or seek assistance. Their engagement and partnership work through The Business Hub, The Finance Hub and The Construction Hub allows them to offer ongoing support to combat slavery within these respective industries.

Unseen's activities go beyond supporting victims, they also work with governments and policymakers, and businesses. And with at least 28 million people trapped in forced labour around the world, no business is risk free.

If you're interested in finding out how Unseen can support your organisation in reducing your risks and becoming a leader in preventing worker exploitation, reach out to Unseen via their website.

If are a victim of modern slavery, or you would like to report a suspected case of modern slavery, please call the UK modern slavery & exploitation helpline on 08000 121 700 or file an online report.

We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss or you would like to be considered as a guest please get in touch at hello@samtaler.co.uk.