Our supplier Kier, who were contracted to work on the Arle Court Multi-storey Cark Park design and build, donated over £2,000 worth of hygiene and menstrual products to The Nelson Trust, a Gloucestershire based charity who provide support for disadvantaged people and offer women’s services.
Community
Reducing structural inequalities, upskilling residents and providing better opportunities is essential to creating a prosperous and inclusive county.
While Gloucestershire has generally higher-than-average quality of life in comparison to the rest of the UK, there are areas that sit within the most deprived 10% of the country, where life expectancy, job opportunities and overall quality of life is much poorer. The council recognises that more needs to be done to ensure these disadvantaged communities are given the appropriate support and interventions to improve their quality of life and the opportunities available to them.
The council suppliers delivered a range of community objectives through social value efforts so far, such as:
⏰ Delivered 973 hours of volunteering time to support local community projects to improve community wellbeing.
💷 Donated or contributed £28,532 to local community projects (£ and materials).
🧠 Invested £6,482 in innovate measures to enable healthier, safer and more resilient communities – this includes financial donations, staff time through volunteering, and donations of resources.
🎽 Invested £8,582 in initiatives that aim to promote and increase health and wellbeing in the community through fitness programmes, nutrition support and reducing substance abuse.
Our supplier Kier, who were contracted to work on the Arle Court Multi-storey Cark Park design and build, donated over £2,000 worth of hygiene and menstrual products to The Nelson Trust, a Gloucestershire based charity who provide support for disadvantaged people and offer women’s services.
Connected Kerb (CK) have committed to supporting the local economy and communities within Gloucestershire. Working in collaboration with Go Volunteer Glos and Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance, HR specialists from CK hosted a free interactive Masterclass for small VCSE groups and organisations to strengthen their HR policies and practices. The workshop focused on employee engagement and facilitators shared practical ideas for quick wins as well as confronted challenging areas that are a common occurrence in the HR space. The event proved to be popular, being fully booked and receiving positive feedback from attendees suggesting that there should be further workshops for VCSEs to support growth and recruitment through developing better HR strategies. Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance and GVG will build on this initiative to look for further opportunities to promote social value within the county.
Connected Kerb (CK) have committed to supporting the local economy and communities within Gloucestershire. Working in collaboration with Go Volunteer Glos and Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance, HR specialists from CK hosted a free interactive Masterclass for small VCSE groups and organisations to strengthen their HR policies and practices. The workshop focused on employee engagement and facilitators shared practical ideas for quick wins as well as confronted challenging areas that are a common occurrence in the HR space. The event proved to be popular, being fully booked and receiving positive feedback from attendees suggesting that there should be further workshops for VCSEs to support growth and recruitment through developing better HR strategies. Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance and GVG will build on this initiative to look for further opportunities to promote social value within the county.
Primary Water Solutions have delivered on a range of social value measures on contract, with a particular focus on giving back to the local community. Staff have completed several volunteering sessions for the national charity Macmillan, as well as holding a Coffee Morning for the charity raising a total of £211 helping support people living with cancer.
Staff have also volunteered at a local Gloucestershire animal shelter, carrying out free Legionella risk assessments to ensure the best health and safety standards for the animals and staff.
Primary Water Solutions have delivered on a range of social value measures on contract, with a particular focus on giving back to the local community. Staff have completed several volunteering sessions for the national charity Macmillan, as well as holding a Coffee Morning for the charity raising a total of £211 helping support people living with cancer.
Staff have also volunteered at a local Gloucestershire animal shelter, carrying out free Legionella risk assessments to ensure the best health and safety standards for the animals and staff.
Barnwood LTD are one of the suppliers on the council's Framework Agreement for Major Construction Works and are deeply invested in creating social value to make a real impact in local communities.
Barnwood have particularly focused on volunteering and fundraising, contributing to a wide range of initiatives for local charities and causes. This includes an incredible £18,250 in donations (912.50% of target), such as a £2,000 donation to Young Gloucestershire, who support vulnerable young adults and children, and a £1,000 donation to Charlies Community Café who offer holistic support to children with cancer.
Barnwood have also delivered 215 hours (268.75% of target) worth of volunteering to local community projects, such as Christmas Tree recycling at Sue Ryder Leckhampton hospice and 96 hours spent carrying out local school visits, such as Forest School volunteering at Elmbridge preschool.
Barnwood LTD are one of the suppliers on the council's Framework Agreement for Major Construction Works and are deeply invested in creating social value to make a real impact in local communities.
Barnwood have particularly focused on volunteering and fundraising, contributing to a wide range of initiatives for local charities and causes. This includes an incredible £18,250 in donations (912.50% of target), such as a £2,000 donation to Young Gloucestershire, who support vulnerable young adults and children, and a £1,000 donation to Charlies Community Café who offer holistic support to children with cancer.
Barnwood have also delivered 215 hours (268.75% of target) worth of volunteering to local community projects, such as Christmas Tree recycling at Sue Ryder Leckhampton hospice and 96 hours spent carrying out local school visits, such as Forest School volunteering at Elmbridge preschool.
Caterlink have delivered 1,450 hours of educational sessions so far to primary schools across the county, focussing on a range of food and health topics. These vary from nutrition lessons, teaching KS1 and KS2 age children about sustainable eating, balanced diets and international foods, to development chef workshops, covering topics such as cutlery training to pasta making.
These classes provide a free and interactive resource for primary schools to help children make educated choices about what food they eat as well as food preparation skills necessary for adult life.
Caterlink have delivered 1,450 hours of educational sessions so far to primary schools across the county, focussing on a range of food and health topics. These vary from nutrition lessons, teaching KS1 and KS2 age children about sustainable eating, balanced diets and international foods, to development chef workshops, covering topics such as cutlery training to pasta making.
These classes provide a free and interactive resource for primary schools to help children make educated choices about what food they eat as well as food preparation skills necessary for adult life.