Social Return on Investment (SROI) for Research : Methods, Applications, and Impact

This book can be read from beginning to end as a complete introduction to SROI for research, or used selectively as a reference during project planning, evaluation design, valuation, reporting, and decision-making. Readers new to SROI may wish to begin with the introductory chapters and then move through the methodology step by step. Experienced evaluators may prefer to consult specific sections on stakeholder engagement, valuation techniques, attribution, sensitivity analysis, and reporting.
Throughout the book, examples and tables are intended as starting points rather than fixed templates. Each SROI study should define its own scope, stakeholders, evidence sources, assumptions, and limitations. The strongest use of this book is therefore practical and reflective: apply the framework, test the assumptions, document the evidence, and use the results to improve how research creates value.