“What’s the best and worst decision you have made in business?”
Our MD Gary Lovatt was asked that recently by Bob Buckley, who chose Gary alongside 11 other guests for his first Twelve Scholars Podcast series. They also discussed some of…
Social Sense appoints new Director of Operations
Social Sense has completed a trio of appointments in just 5 weeks, in preparation for a planned period of growth in early 2020. Stacey Adams joins as Director of Operations,…
Unwrapping the present
At Christmas time, sometimes we may forget, as cliché as it sounds, the true meaning of Christmas. Here at Social Sense we’re focusing on “unwrapping the present” by putting aside…
We’re Recruiting!
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. For more information about the role and how to apply please see below. Project Manager Wage: £25,000-£30,000 pro…
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day
It’s a big day to celebrate Greater Moments! You spoke we listened! The Greater Moments app is now officially available to download on Apple and Android mobile devices, you can…
Social Sense appoints new Project Manager
The leading social marketing and behaviour change agency has continued to win contracts throughout the pandemic resulting in a new appointment to the team. Charlotte Brown joins Social Sense, coming…
Sharing Greater Moments during Carers Week
Greater Moments app-provided by Social Sense shared throughout Carers Week at events across Greater Manchester
5 Ways to Digital Success in the Social Sector
Here we share a few insights into some of the valuable lessons we’ve learned when bringing tech into service delivery – whatever issue you are trying to address.
5 reasons why your signposting isn’t working
Have you ever wondered why your signposting isn’t quite doing what you thought it might?
Innovative mental health approach reduces stress by Two-Thirds
A unique new project has been met with success delivering therapy to young people aged 14-25.
Positive steps to co-production
Here in this blog, Stacey shares some easy tips to understanding consultation and co-production.
Social Sense supports Blackburn & Darwen Road Safety Campaign
The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone’s right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads.
2022 Reflections and Looking Forward to 2023!
2022 has again seen Social Sense working on a variety of programmes.
Social Sense appointed by My Health Assistant
Media City Based Social Sense has been chosen by Chorley based My Health Assistant to support its mission of making health treatments faster and more affordable across the UK.
Social Sense Picks up Innovation Award for Greater Moments
Social Sense won the Federation of Small Business (FSB) North-West Business Innovation of the Year at its annual event held recently at The Edwardian in Manchester.
Have you really done your research?
Here we explore the importance of research and how we can support you.
Partnership brings Power to Change
Media City based Social Sense and Really Good Things have been chosen by Power to Change to support its mission to strengthen communities through community businesses – tackling some of…
Conversions matter for Salford Reds
We recently had the pleasure of working with the Salford Red Devils leadership team alongside Turn up the Value to help them reflect on their social value, vision, direction and…
Programme Reduces Drinking Rates in Swindon
Swindon Borough Council has seen a significant reduction in teenage drinking rates in the area – thanks to a successful Social Norms programme delivered in schools this year.
How will you shape young lives this year?
Schools are now back and planning their activities for the year. With the Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) gone and Tell Us surveys now a distant memory, how will you evaluate the…
Alcohol Price Increase Ignores the Real Issue
The rise in minimum unit prices for Alcohol has been welcomed today – by supermarkets. That’s because it is likely to have zero impact on consumption while it has been…
Using Social Norms to combat Fizzy Drinks
With Fizzy Drinks so heavily featured in our newsfeeds this week, Social Sense and its R U Different? programme wanted to share some of its national data with you.
My Imaginary Friends Do It . . . so I will too.
You are already familiar with the term ‘social norms’ – the pattern of behaviour in any social group that is accepted as normal and to which all members of that…
Significant Reduction In Teenage Pregnancy
Best result since 1998 Social Sense have been operating our RUDifferent? programme with a North West based local authority for four years now and there have been many changes in…
Not Yet Good Enough…
You’re probably already familiar with the recent Ofsted Summary of this name, presenting key findings from the 2013 PSHE education report, but have you considered how you might ensure that your school…
PSHE and the National Curriculum 2013
PSHE and the Department for Education – National Curriculum Guidance I’m sure you’re no doubt aware now that the Government’s PSHE education review, concluded in March 2013, stated that PSHE education…
Tackling Risk Taking Behaviour and Getting Results
“Results in Swindon show us that [R U Different?] can change perceptions and behaviours and, later on in life, when these young people aren’t smoking and aren’t drinking to excess, they will…
Carrot 1 – Stick 0: Getting Past Teenagers’ Selective Hearing
We can’t resist giving ourselves a gentle pat on the back after having seen the recent blog post by Professor Kevin Fenton, Public Health England National Director for Health & Wellbeing.