Discover how mental health programs deliver an average £5.80 ROI per £1 invested—creating measurable social, economic, and community benefits.
How LA’s BIG:LEAP $1K/Month Pilot Transformed Families—and Delivered 200% ROI
This bold, no-strings-attached approach targeted families with children or expectant parents living below the Federal Poverty Level. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial by UPenn’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research and UCLA, the results reveal significant social and economic benefits—without trade-offs.
Healing Pets, Strengthening Families: The ROI of Accessible Veterinary Care
Mission Animal Hospital, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in the Twin Cities, demonstrates that investing in pet health yields significant social and economic returns. Their recent SROI study, conducted in partnership with the ASPCA, reveals that every dollar contributed generates a total social return of $4.64.
Community Health Workers: Bridging Gaps and Delivering Value
Community Health Workers serve as vital connectors between underserved communities and healthcare systems. MHP Salud highlights the significant economic and health benefits these programs offer, emphasizing that investments in CHWs not only improve health outcomes but also yield substantial financial returns.
How a Simple Cookstove Program Delivers a 38–64% Annual Social ROI
Bath & Body Works’ cookstove initiative in Madagascar demonstrates a high-impact, cost-effective approach to corporate social responsibility. With an estimated SROI of 6.2, the program delivers substantial social benefits while reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
Childhood Education Boosts Long-term Growth
Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman found that every $1 invested in quality early childhood programs generates $4 to $16 in returns. The earlier we act, the greater the impact—for kids, families, businesses and communities.