Who we are?
Social Audit Network, India is a project of the MSDS Trust founded by Mr.PN Devarajan in 1999. It is the Indian chapter of Social Audit Network, UK and was launched in India in 2010.
SAN UK evolved the Social Accounting and Audit framework which helps understand the impact Organisations have on the People and the Planet. It also leads to planning effective and efficient management of social impact within the organization.
Why Social Audit?
Social audit is a process that involves assessing and evaluating an organization's social and ethical performance. Here are several reasons why social audit is essential:
- Prove & Improve performance of the Organization
- Alignment with Vision & Mission
- Report on Social, Environmental and Economic impact
- Identify Strategy gaps in the projects
- Build rapport with stakeholders
- Improves Accountability and Transparency
- Can be used as a Strategic Planning Report
- Comprehensive report for investors and potential funders
Why Social Impact?
Social Impact Assessment is a crucial tool used to evaluate and understand the potential effects of a proposed project or policy on the social fabric of a community or society at large. Here are some key reasons why Social Impact Assessment is essential:
- Alignment with Mission
- Understand Social Impact & Effectiveness of Projects
- Provides data-driven insights
- Opportunity to interact with stakeholders
- Identify successful projects to scale or replicate
- Helps adapt to shifts in community needs
- Improves Accountability and Transparency
- Powerful tool for marketing
Practices
Social Audit
Participatory social audit processes that strengthen transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement within organisations and development initiatives.
Social Impact Assessment
Comprehensive assessments to evaluate outcomes, effectiveness and long-term social impact using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Social Return On Investment
Measuring and communicating social value creation through stakeholder-centered SROI frameworks and evidence-based impact analysis.
Theory of Change
Developing strategic frameworks that connect activities, outputs, outcomes and long-term impact pathways for organisations and programs.
SDG Alignment
Supporting organisations in aligning projects and impact systems with Sustainable Development Goals through measurable and stakeholder-focused approaches
CSR Advisory
Supporting corporates and CSR foundations in program design, implementation, impact assessment and strategic social impact planning.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Helping organisations strengthen ESG practices through social impact measurement, stakeholder engagement and sustainability-focused reporting systems.
Social Stock Exchange Readiness
Supporting NGOs and social enterprises in preparing for SSE requirements through impact frameworks, disclosure systems and outcome reporting.
Our Mission
To strengthen organisations and social enterprises through Social Audit, Social Impact Assessment and participatory impact practices that help measure, improve and communicate meaningful social value.
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Our Social Auditors
Dr. Archana Pillai
Dr. Agyeya Trippathi
Aruna Subramaniam
Latha Suresh
Marie Banu
Dr Madhuri Ravindra Kumar
Usha Ravi
Vatsala Ravikrishnan
Learnings
SAA Master Class
The SAA Master Class is a comprehensive learning program designed to build capacities in Social Accounting and Audit practices.
Social Impact Practitioner Programs
SAN India’s practitioner programs are designed to develop professionals capable of conducting meaningful and credible impact assessments across sectors.
Workshops
SAN India conducts workshops, seminars and capacity-building sessions for NGOs, corporates, educational institutions and development practitioners.