Social Value

Social value is embedded within how we operate as a business and through every project we deliver.

From creating local employment and supporting schools, to achieving high Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) scores and investing in future skills, our work delivers measurable, lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Our Social Value Commitments

  • We deliver meaningful, practical support to the communities in which we operate, ensuring our projects leave a positive and lasting legacy.

    • Supporting local charities, foodbanks and community initiatives through donations, fundraising and volunteering

    • Delivering practical improvements for residents, including repairs, landscaping, material donations and local enhancements

    • Hosting community events, drop-in sessions and “Meet the Contractor” engagement activities

    • Working closely with residents and stakeholders throughout construction to minimise disruption and maximise local benefit

    • Supporting community-led initiatives and responding directly to local needs identified on site

  • We embed employment, skills development and long-term career opportunities into the delivery of every project.

    • Delivering apprenticeships across trade and professional roles

    • Providing structured work experience placements, site visits and careers engagement with schools, colleges and universities

    • Supporting local employment through targeted recruitment, job centre engagement and partnerships with employment initiatives

    • Investing in workforce development through training, CPD, toolbox talks and career progression pathways

    • Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside mental health awareness and wellbeing support across our workforce and supply chain

  • We actively support regional economies by prioritising local employment and supply chain engagement across all projects.

    • Prioritising local suppliers and subcontractors, typically achieving 70–80% local spend

    • Advertising subcontract and employment opportunities locally to support regional businesses

    • Building long-term relationships with trusted suppliers across Yorkshire and the North West

    • Embedding social value requirements within our supply chain, including apprenticeships, training and community initiatives

    Ensuring responsible procurement through pre-qualification, performance monitoring and alignment with our social value objectives

  • Sustainability is embedded in our delivery, with a clear focus on reducing environmental impact and supporting long-term carbon reduction.

    • Delivering project-specific Environmental Management Plans to minimise impact during construction

    • Achieving high waste diversion rates (typically 99%+), with a commitment to reducing waste to landfill

    • Implementing biodiversity initiatives including wildlife habitats, planting and ecological protection measures

    • Operating in line with our Carbon Reduction Plan, supporting our pathway to Net Zero and reducing emissions across our operations

    • Using energy-efficient site setups, low-impact materials and sustainable construction methods

    • Supporting environmental awareness through training, toolbox talks and partnerships with organisations such as the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Social Value in Action

Through our business sponsorship of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, we support environmental initiatives and raise awareness of the impact of pollution and waste across our site teams and supply chain.

Through our business sponsorship of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, we support environmental initiatives and raise awareness of the impact of pollution and waste across our site teams and supply chain.

At Sugar Hill Close, we hosted a group of 20 postgraduate planning students from Leeds Beckett University, studying the site as part of their housing and urban regeneration module.

At Sugar Hill Close, we hosted a group of 20 postgraduate planning students from Leeds Beckett University, studying the site as part of their housing and urban regeneration module.

Through a Christmas collection, we delivered donations including non-perishable food, festive treats and everyday essentials to Hope Newsome Foodbank, supporting local families during the festive period.

Through a Christmas collection, we delivered donations including non-perishable food, festive treats and everyday essentials to Hope Newsome Foodbank, supporting local families during the festive period.

Our teams donated 18 pallets of bricks to the EN:ABLE Futures NHBC Humber Construction Hub, supporting bricklaying apprentices with hands-on training and helping to create future employment opportunities within the construction industry.

Our teams donated 18 pallets of bricks to the EN:ABLE Futures NHBC Humber Construction Hub, supporting bricklaying apprentices with hands-on training and helping to create future employment opportunities within the construction industry.

Through our partnership with EN:ABLE Futures, we provide a range of office and site-based roles, including design, technical, site management, commercial and administrative positions, supporting individuals to gain practical experience and develop ca

Through our partnership with EN:ABLE Futures, we provide a range of office and site-based roles, including design, technical, site management, commercial and administrative positions, supporting individuals to gain practical experience and develop careers within the construction industry.

At Mill Meadows, our team donated £250 to Filey Lifeboats, our chosen site charity, supporting their vital lifesaving services and helping them continue to provide emergency response and assistance to those in need along the local coastline.

At Mill Meadows, our team donated £250 to Filey Lifeboats, our chosen site charity, supporting their vital lifesaving services and helping them continue to provide emergency response and assistance to those in need along the local coastline.

In October 2023, our Social Value Manager delivered an interactive session to third-year construction students at Sheffield Hallam University, focusing on the importance of social value and helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and indu

In October 2023, our Social Value Manager delivered an interactive session to third-year construction students at Sheffield Hallam University, focusing on the importance of social value and helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice.

At Sugar Hill, we collaborated with Leeds Federated Housing Association to deliver a vibrant mural on the site hoarding, designed by Alice Needham-Pearmain in partnership with children from Windmill Youth Club, celebrating wellbeing, home and communi

At Sugar Hill, we collaborated with Leeds Federated Housing Association to deliver a vibrant mural on the site hoarding, designed by Alice Needham-Pearmain in partnership with children from Windmill Youth Club, celebrating wellbeing, home and community while enhancing the site and engaging local residents.

At St Swithin’s Drive, we hosted a fundraising day for local charity Levi’s Star, raising over £250 through a staff raffle and dress-down initiative to support children and families affected by brain tumours.

At St Swithin’s Drive, we hosted a fundraising day for local charity Levi’s Star, raising over £250 through a staff raffle and dress-down initiative to support children and families affected by brain tumours.