Social Value Wrap Q1 2026
26th May 2026
From January to March, our Social Value team continued to turn practical activity into measurable impact, supporting career pathways, strengthening local communities, investing in our people, and delivering environmental improvements across the areas we work in. As with every quarter, activity was recorded against the National TOMs Framework, ensuring every workshop, volunteering hour, training session, and donation is evidence-led and reportable.
At a glance, across Q1 2026, we delivered:
- £20,529.07 in social value.
- 1,760 learners supported through careers activity, employability engagement and sustainability education.
- 385.5 hours invested across training, volunteering, development and delivery activity.
GreenEthos
Q1 saw continued action around biodiversity, environmental improvement, and circular economy thinking.
Highlights included:
- Tree planting at Sandall Park, Doncaster – three team members volunteered 13.5 hours, helping to plant more than 150 trees in support of Doncaster’s pledge to plant one million trees by 2030.
- Circular economy wildlife resources – a bird box, hedgehog house and bug hotel were gifted to a local school to encourage biodiversity and demonstrate the value of reuse.
- Litter picking with Stride Yorkshire – three volunteers helped remove around 10 bags of litter from Sandall Beat Wood.
- Volunteering with EQUANS at Hillstone Primary School – support included gardening, weeding and removal of garden waste to improve the school’s outdoor space.
ReEducate
This quarter, ReEducate focused on careers inspiration, employability, and interactive sustainability education, with 1,760 learners supported across schools and colleges.
Activity included:
- Mock interviews and interview coaching at Thrybergh Academy, Wickersley School and Sports College, and Handsworth Grange Community Sports College.
- Careers engagement through events including Hungerhill School’s World of Work activity and the G.U.T.S. event at Magna Science Adventure Centre.
- Eco Heroes sessions delivered at Morley Newlands, Milefield Primary, Sandringham Primary, New Hall Primary, and Elburton Primary School.
- Eco Influence delivery for college learners, including students on Wates’ work experience programme at London South East Colleges.
OurCommunity
OurCommunity activity in Q1 centred on employability support, practical community help and charitable giving.
Highlights included:
- “Employability: Under the Microscope” – a group session at Doncaster Skills Academy covering CVs, interview preparation and common mistakes.
- Community garden clearance support with EQUANS for Welcome Change CIC, helping improve a community garden space.
- Charitable giving, including support for Gainsborough Trinity Football Club and an NSPCC fundraising skydive.
- Advice for North Edgbaston Sports Club to support improvements to a community facility and its waste management approach.
WasteSchool
We also continued investing in internal capability and workplace culture through Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training.
This included:
- EDI training for new starters delivered throughout January, February and March.
- Refresher EDI training for 134 employees, covering topics including neurodiversity, discrimination, harassment and Equality Act responsibilities.
Wellness & Health
Colleague wellbeing continued to be supported through learning that reinforces inclusion, dignity and a positive workplace culture, particularly through our ongoing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion activity.
Looking Ahead
Q1 has provided a strong start to 2026, combining measurable outcomes with meaningful, people-focused impact. From environmental volunteering and sustainability education to community support and internal development, each activity has contributed to the wider social value story we continue to build and evidence through TOMs.
Key highlights
- Total social value delivered: £20,529.07
- Volunteering hours: 30
- Students engaged: 1,760
- Donations and in-kind contributions: £905.00
As we move further into 2026, we will continue creating opportunities for learners, strengthening community partnerships, supporting local causes and helping clients deliver meaningful social value through every contract.