The partnerships we build locally and nationally help shape how we work and strengthen the social value we deliver for our communities and partners.

The four themes that drive our social value are:

Equitable Economy

Levelling up and ensuring that everybody has access to opportunities, whether that’s work, education or business support. 

Resilient communities

The relationships we have with our community stakeholders such as local residents, education institutions and local charities. 

Protected environment

Our environmental sustainability agenda and fighting climate change, tying in closely to our 360 Sustainability Framework. 

Responsible business

Making business decisions responsibly, considering the social, economic and environmental impact at all times. 

Read our Corporate and Social Responsibility policy, and our Social Value Impact Report

We understand the requirements of the Public Services (Social Value) Act and proactively deliver on social value. We make a significant contribution to jobs, apprenticeships, services, support, investment and the environment in our local communities. 

We are also supporters of service personnel and their families and are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant.