Context–Mechanism–Outcome configurations
| Context | Mechanism | Outcome |
| Alternate recruitment paths, technical support and well-being projects for staff. | Organisations become more visible as potential attractive employers for local disadvantaged communities. | Widened participation of disadvantaged communities in recruitment and employment programmes and workforce retention. |
| Knowledge of local markets and provision of technical support to communities. | Identification of economic opportunities and enablement of local suppliers to engage in bids and competitions. | Increased income and potentially wealth for local businesses and employees. |
| Open buildings and events that enable staff and community exchanges. | Community engagement. | Improved staff well-being and increased income for local farmers or sellers. |
| Investment in innovation and technology to meet climate targets engaging local communities. | Opportunities for employment and economic activity for local businesses and communities. | Increase in local businesses’ capacity, income and potentially wealth. |
| Adopting a population health approach with supportive senior leadership, agreed targets and regular performance monitoring. | Integration of anchor activities across the organisation and tailoring to local needs. | Greater staff and community engagement with anchor activity and social value projects. |
| Place-based equal partnerships with other anchor organisations and experienced community engagement actors. | Trusting relationships with local actors and communities and cocreation of anchor projects. | Widened participation of local communities in anchor activity and maximisation of impact. |