Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to from January through to March.

Supporting the Next Generation of Construction Professionals

We’ve continued our commitment to developing future talent through our T-Level placements. This quarter, we checked in with Jada, Tyler, Adam and Vito, who are now halfway through their placements on our new build sites at The Brooks and Orangery Lane.

Working alongside our team, they’ve been gaining valuable hands-on experience while supporting their Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction course. From building confidence onsite to developing a deeper understanding of construction processes, it’s been fantastic to see their progress and enthusiasm for the industry grow. We’re proud to play a part in helping shape their future careers.

Site Visits Bringing Construction to Life

In February, we were delighted to welcome students from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College for a tour of our Orangery Lane development.

The visit provided a great opportunity for students to experience a live construction site, learn about the importance of health and safety, and see modern methods of construction in action. Orangery Lane will deliver 40 new net zero council homes, alongside new public open space, as part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Greenwich Builds programme.

A big thank you to our Site Manager, Keith Hill, for hosting such an engaging and informative visit.

Investing in Local Communities

We were pleased to donate £500 to the Family Action Food Pantry Programme in Tower Hamlets this quarter. The donation will help support local families through the provision of essential items, including food supplies, women’s hygiene products, and improvements such as shelving and vegetable storage at pantry locations. Initiatives like this are vital in ensuring community support networks remain accessible and effective for those who need them most.

Engaging with Schools and Inspiring Careers

Careers engagement has been a key focus for us this quarter, as we continue to promote opportunities within the construction industry.

YouthBuild Graduation

In January, we attended the graduation ceremony for young people who have successfully completed the YouthBuild programme. It was an inspiring event, recognising the hard work, resilience and commitment of participants as they take their next steps towards employment and further opportunities.

St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School Careers Fair

Our Social Value Manager, Ayesha, and HR & Learning Development Advisor, Sarah, met with students from St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School as part of our ongoing community engagement work linked to our Worcester Close project with Gravesham Borough Council. It was encouraging to see such strong interest and curiosity about the wide range of roles and careers available across the construction industry.

Borough Academy Networking Session

In partnership with Construction Youth Trust, we supported a careers networking session for Year 10 students in February. The session gave students valuable insight into career pathways, routes into the industry, and real life experiences from professionals working across construction.

Eltham Hill School Employability Day

We were pleased to return to Eltham Hill School for their annual careers fair for Year 8 and 10 students at the beginning of March. The event provides a great platform to discuss different roles within construction, and we were impressed by the students’ enthusiasm and thoughtful questions. We look forward to welcoming some of them for work experience later in the year as part of our continued partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Looking Ahead

As we move into the next quarter, we remain committed to creating opportunities, supporting communities, and delivering lasting social value across all our projects.

From developing future talent to strengthening local partnerships, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made so far in 2026 and we’re excited to build on this in the months ahead.

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Career Skills and Training for Young People

As part of our partnership with YouthBuild, Elkins’ HR & Learning Development Advisor, Sarah Feleppa, attended the World of Work in Construction event in October, where employers and young people came together for a lively and engaging session filled with discussion, games and speed networking. We were pleased to be part of such a positive event and to help showcase the wide range of opportunities available for young people within construction.

We’re delighted to see our T-Level students making excellent progress as they reach the halfway point in their year-long work placements with us. Four of the students, Jada, Madeleine, Vito and Tyler, recently spent the day with The STC Group, taking their HS&E OPS tests and getting hands-on in a plumbing skills session. All of the students passed their qualifications with exceptional scores of between 48 and 50 out of 50 and will soon be receiving their CSCS cards. We’d like to thank Suzanne Kearney, John McLean, Lee Harvey and everyone involved in delivering an inspiring day, as well as our teams at The Brooks and Orangery Lane for their continued support in mentoring the students.

It was fantastic to recently receive this feedback from Dan Bogle at London South East Colleges on the students’ progress so far: “We really appreciate everything Elkins is doing for our students. They are really blossoming since they have been with you.”

Investing in Community Sport

We’re proud to be sponsoring South Thames Girls Football Club for the second consecutive year, supporting the team throughout the 2025/26 season with a donation towards new kits, training tracksuits and pitch hire. At Elkins, we believe grassroots sport plays an important role in young people’s physical and mental wellbeing, while building confidence, teamwork and resilience. We wish the team every success for the season ahead.

As part of commitment to providing social value for our Worcester Close development for Gravesham Borough Council, we recently undertook work to refurbish two bathrooms at Wombwell Park Pavillion for Sports 4 Change. The pavilion supports local sport and activity projects focused on strengthening community bonds and reducing social isolation. Thanks to our partners MAC Scaffolding and Electrical Engineering Ltd for also providing donations which helped us bring this project to fruition.

Supporting Communities This Christmas

This festive season, we’ve been pleased to support initiatives helping families and individuals across the communities where we work.

Through our Repairs & Maintenance contract with Phoenix Community Housing, we contributed £580 towards Christmas presents for children, distributed as part of the organisation’s festive activities throughout December.

We also donated £500 to support the Refugee Christmas Dinner organised by Mama2Mama Baby Bankunder our Royal Borough of Greenwich contract. Our Social Value Manager, Ayesha Wright, and Sarah Feleppa volunteered at the event, helping with cooking and set-up.

Mama2Mama CEO, Zuzana Fratrikova, shared her thanks: “I would like to express my gratitude to Elkins Construction for their generous donation towards the dinner. None of this would have been possible without you. After seeing the function room filled with smiles, gifts, food, laughter and pure joy, I know we can look back proudly and say this was a great success, and so much of that is thanks to you.”

Looking ahead

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to build on this momentum and deliver even more worthwhile social value initiatives that support people and communities for the long term.

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Supporting Local Communities through Sponsorships

We were delighted to continue our sponsorship of Bermondsey Carnival, which took place on August Bank Holiday in Southwark Park. The annual event is an important part of the local community calendar, bringing residents together for an afternoon of free music, entertainment and family activities.

We were also proud to be the Premium Sponsor of the Kidbrooke Family Fun Day in July, a free event organised by Global Fusion Music & Arts and Greenwich Councillor, John Fahy. The day was a huge success, filled with live music, dancing, delicious food and activities for all ages.

Continuing our partnership with Phoenix Community Housing, we were pleased to contribute towards their Summer Fun events this year, which brought together over 1,300 residents for a variety of different free activities across three different events.

In Gravesham, our support helped fund five basketball and four tennis coaching sessions as part of the Council’s free summer activities for children. Samantha White, Sports and Recreation Officer at Gravesham Borough Council said: “Thank you for all your efforts in creating social value within the Borough – it’s really amazing.”

We’re pleased to be sponsoring South Thames Girls FC for the second consecutive year, contributing £2,876 towards new kits, training tracksuits and pitch hire for the 2025/26 season. In addition, we’ve committed to funding 20 training sessions for the team, which will cover their training costs for the entire year. We’re proud to support projects that encourage young people to stay active, confident and connected through sport.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Construction Talent

Over the summer, we were proud to welcome many students for work experience placements across our sites and offices, giving them an insight into life in the construction industry.

In July, we hosted Harry from St Michael’s Catholic College, who spent time with our Commercial and Preconstruction teams, exploring the world of Quantity Surveying and Estimating.

In the same month, we were joined by four fantastic students, Malachi, Favour, Aaqil and Nesrine, from City of Westminster College, Leigh Academy Halley and Construction Youth Trust. They experienced a week packed with hands-on learning, from site visits and HSEQ training to HR processes and a CV workshop.

In August, Tyler, a student from Tower Hamlets, joined us for a placement at our Well Hall Road office, shadowing our Quantity Surveying and Estimating teams and gaining first-hand experience producing Bills of Quantities and takeoffs.

In September, we were pleased to host Kayden, Theo, and Mary through Southwark Council and the Southwark Education Business Alliance. They explored different departments, visited live new build sites, and learned about sustainability and project management in construction.

We are pleased to have had some lovely feedback from our work experience students over the summer:

“The team was so friendly, each member put us at ease, it really was like being in one big family living in the same house at Elkins!” – Favour

“Everyone was so welcoming and supportive, the experience has helped me feel more confident about what I might want to do in the future.” – Theo

Finally, we previously announced we were providing work placements for T-Level students, Vito, Adam, Madeline, Jada and Tyler as part of their Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction course at London South East Colleges. The students have been gaining valuable experience on site at our The Brooks and Orangery Lane projects. We were pleased to receive this feedback from Adam on his experience so far: “It’s been amazing seeing everything happen in real time, I’ve learnt so much.”

Local Volunteering and Improvement Projects

As part of our employee volunteering programme, Sarah Feleppa and Tayla Bruen lent a helping hand at Gravesham Borough Council’s Park Life Family Community Day in August, welcoming guests and coordinating car parking at the event. With over 200 attendees enjoying activities including bike repairs and a climbing wall, it was a fantastic day supporting local families.

Our team also carried out refurbishment works at KASBAH’s Maddison House in Northfleet, a shared residence supporting adults with disabilities. One of our Multi-Traders, Costa Panayiotou, completed a range of improvements, from clearing overgrown areas to repairing gates and painting benches, helping to create a safer and more welcoming environment for residents.

Looking ahead

From supporting young people into construction careers to preserving local heritage and creating spaces for communities to thrive, we’re proud of the positive impact we’ve achieved this quarter. A huge thank you to everyone at Elkins and our partners who’ve helped make these initiatives possible, we look forward to seeing what the next few months bring.

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Maddison House offers a shared living environment for local disabled young adults and is run by KASBAH, an organisation offering a range of flexible support services to empower and promote independence for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. The house fosters a supportive community while encouraging residents to live independently, giving them the freedom to come and go as they wish. The improvements to the outdoor spaces directly enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of those living at KASBAH, creating areas for relaxation, socialisation, and recreation.

Our Multi-Trader, Costa Panayiotou, led the works, which involved a wide range of improvements. Tasks included weeding and tidying the gardens, cutting back overgrown areas, repairing gates, painting garden benches, replacing the floor in the bike shed, and providing a new table. Together, these enhancements have transformed both the front and back gardens, giving residents a more enjoyable and inviting environment to spend time outdoors.

Earlier this month, members of the Elkins team were pleased to attend a barbecue at Maddison House, in celebration of the support KASBAH has received from various sources throughout the year. This provided a wonderful opportunity to see the back garden being enjoyed by staff and residents.

Sam Williams, House Co-ordinator at KASBAH, expressed her delight with the results: “Costa has done a really good job, even fixing our infamously dodgy gate. The front garden now looks huge! Thank you so much for all your help.”

We are pleased to support KASBAH and to see how our efforts can make a real difference in the community. Through projects like this, we’re proud to be helping create spaces that local residents can enjoy for years to come.

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The works took place across several weeks in June and included restoration of the Bourner Memorial, British Legion Memorial, and the War Memorial at All Saints Church. These structures are not only of historical importance but also serve as focal points for community remembrance events and ceremonies, particularly during occasions such as Remembrance Day.

The project was part of Thanet District Council’s long-term scheme to protect 25 monuments on public land identified to be in most need of restoration.  The improvement works included essential cleaning, stonework repairs, repointing, repairing railings, relaying paving stones and other conservation measures to ensure the longevity of the memorials.

Speaking about the project, Andreea Plant, Head of Property at Thanet District Council, said: “The ultimate aim is to ensure that all statues and monuments on public land are preserved for future generations, and that the events or people that are commemorated are remembered for years to come. […] The contributions of our contractors WW Martin, AD Construction, Elkins, PJ Mears and BSW have made this project possible, and I would like to express my thanks to them all.”

Elkins Social Value Manager, Ayesha, said: “We are proud to have been a part of restoring some of these important historical landmarks in Thanet and helping to preserve them, so they can remain a place of reflection and learning for future generations.”

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Greenwich Builds

We’ve been continuing to deliver social value for Royal Borough of Greenwich and in April attended its Greenwich Social Value Showcase at Charlton House, which celebrated the positive impact of the social value initiatives being carried out under the Greenwich Builds contract.

We’ve also recently completed several of our Greenwich Builds projects, and we were pleased to attend Royal Borough of Greenwich’s welcome event for the new residents at our Halsbrook Road development back in April. During the event, special tributes were made to Councillor Christine Grice, who sadly passed away last year. A part of the development has been named in her memory. Mayor of Greenwich, Jit Ranabhat, and Leader of Greenwich Council, Anthony Okereke, were in attendance, alongside other councillors, Christine’s family and the new residents, plus our MD, Ray Elkins.

Work placements

We continue to work with YouthBuild to provide opportunities for local young people to get into the construction industry. At the end of May, our HR & Learning Development Advisor, Sarah, attended Youth Build’s mock interview and CV writing session at their Thamesmead Centre. Following this, we had five of the candidates join us for a week of work experience from 2^nd-6^th June as part of our commitment to providing work placements for local residents under our Greenwich Builds contract. Anisa worked in our HR department, Tobi and Kylan in Site Management, Jaden worked with our RLO team and Summer with our Multi-Trade team.

We have recently been joined by another YouthBuild candidate, Matt, who will be with us for work experience every Monday until he goes to university in September. He’ll be working with Site Manager, Dave Conroy, at our Buckhurst Street site and observing the various trades associated with delivering a modular new build project.

In June, we also hosted a site visit for Youth Build partners at our new build site, The Brooks, where the candidates got to see the project in progress and learn more about the modular construction process. At the end of the month, our Social Value Manager, Ayesha, will also be attending Youth Build’s ‘Young People Building Community Together’ event.

In our last update, we announced we were providing work placements for London South East Colleges’ first intake of Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T-Level students. We were pleased to welcome Tyler, Che, Jada, Madeleine, Vito and Adam to start their placements in June. They will be working with our Site Manager, Ian Stubbs, Quantity Surveyor, Chris Pierce, and Project Manager, Keith Hill, one day a week across two of our Greenwich Build sites for the next 40 weeks.

We’ve also been continuing our work with local schools to inspire young people into careers in construction. Ayesha conducted mock interviews with students in years 10 and 12 during a session at Eltham Hill School and attended Haberdashers’ Borough Academy’s careers networking event with Construction Youth Trust, where she spoke with Key Stage 4 students about the different routes into the construction industry. In mid-June, Ayesha, our HR Manager, Sarah, and Labourer, Alex, attended Bygrove Primary School to deliver a ‘Going to Work’ assembly to students about the various roles in construction.

Community initiatives

We’ve been working on several projects with local organisations to improve community spaces over the last three months. We’re working with Kasbah, an organisation providing support services for people with disabilities, to renovate its centre’s outdoor spaces as part of our social value commitment to Gravesham Borough Council. Improvement works include painting fences and benches, installing a new picnic bench and garden table, tidying up flower beds, weeding and supplying new flowers.

In June, we arranged for improvement works to three war memorials in Thanet – Bourner Memorial, the British Legion Memorial and the War Memorial at All Saints Church. The works are part of Thanet Council’s project to protect and restore some of its most significant statues and monuments. Andreea Plant, Head of Property at Thanet District Council, said: “The ultimate aim is to ensure that all statues and monuments on public land are preserved for future generations, and that the events or people that are commemorated are remembered for years to come. […] The contributions of our contractors WW Martin, AD Construction, Elkins, PJ Mears and BSW have made this project possible, and I would like to express my thanks to them all.”

We are also in discussions with local organisation, Sports 4 Change, to see how we can assist with internal improvement works required to its hub. The organisation does important work to facilitate sports and activities that transform lives and encourage healthier, happier futures for local communities.

Local donations

In addition to offering our services, we’ve also been supporting community organisations with their work through donations over the last three months. Under our recently awarded contract to build new homes for Gravesham Borough Council, we have made an early start delivering social value, with £1,500 worth of donations to four organisations helping distribute food and other essential items to people in the local community – Hive Hope Food Bank, Gravesham Food Bank, Salvation Army and the Community Cupboard.

Over the last few years, we’ve been committed to encouraging young people into sport by supporting local youth teams in the areas where we work. Continuing this commitment, we’ve also donated £500 towards running Gravesham Council’s free tennis and basketball sessions as part of its summer fun programme running during the school holidays.

Earlier this month, we agreed to donate four iPads to three local charities as part of our social value commitment for Tower Hamlets Council: Jubilee Street Practice, which delivers a wide range of health and wellbeing activities for local residents; Globe Community Project, a grassroots charity providing services to some of the borough’s most disadvantaged communities; and Turners and Locksley Community Centre, which provides a vital local hub promoting community cohesion. Mohammed Kenawi, Projects & Operations Officer at Globe Community Project said: “We are incredibly grateful for the IPad donation from Elkins Construction. This will have an immediate positive impact on our operations. Specifically, we plan to use it for our project’s weekly registration process. For a long time, our volunteers have managed this with paperwork, so transitioning to the tablet will save significant time and effort, allowing them to focus more on supporting our community members.”

This summer, we’re also excited to support two summer festivals for local people as part of our social value commitment under our Greenwich Builds contract. We have donated £2,500 and will be the principal sponsor at Hornfair ParksFest on 22^nd June and we will contributing over £4,000 to cover the entire cost of Kidbrooke Community Festival on 13^th July. Both festivals are key events in the summer calendar that provide a free day out for families and help bring local communities together.

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Inspiring the next generation

We’ve been continuing to work with youth employment agency, YouthBuild, to provide work placements for local young people. At the beginning of 2025, we welcomed two new candidates for work experience – Donnell, who was placed with the multi-trade team to work on our new build project at The Brooks, and Kimani, who worked on Sam Manners with our previous apprentice, Kyle Harris. Both Donnell and Kimani received great feedback on their performance from their supervisors, and we look forward to welcoming more candidates from YouthBuild later this year.

We have also agreed to provide four work placements for London South East Colleges’ (LSEC) first intake of Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T-Level students. The students will spend four days at college and one day on site gaining practical experience every week for a year. We’ll be providing further updates and following the students progress on our website and social media channels throughout the placements.

Elkins’ Social Value Manager, Ayesha, has been continuing to work with local schools and colleges to promote construction careers to young people under our contract with Royal Borough of Greenwich. She recently attended Eltham Hill School’s Employability Day and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College’s Future Careers Fayre, as well as a ‘World of Work’ session at Mayflower Primary School, which was our first community engagement under our contract with new client, Tower Hamlets.

Giving back to local communities

Our biggest social value initiative in the first three months of the year was the completion of a new garden for a children’s centre in Greenwich, carried out in partnership with our fellow contractors, Durkan Homes and Blakeney Leigh. Following an initial consultation with the centre’s staff, the Elkins team drew up designs and appointed one of our approved suppliers to deliver the renovation works. We donated £8,700 towards the project, which Durkan matched, and Blakeney Leigh contributed the remaining £3,800 to cover the cost of the garden’s features.

As part of our ongoing support for South Thames Girls FC, we recently agreed to fund memberships for all players for the pioneering new online hub, She Plays Football. The platform is designed exclusively for young female footballers and their parents, and provides expert guidance, training tips, and unparalleled insights from both professional players and rising stars.

Looking ahead, we have agreed to fund the Kidbrooke Park Summer Community Festival at Blackheath Rugby Club, which is being organised by Greenwich councillors, John Fahy and Odette McGahey. We will be in attendance on the day and also have a stall at the event. Keep your eyes on our social media channels for confirmation of the date and further details.

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The project was carried out in partnership with Durkan Homes and Blakeney Leigh, fellow contractors working with Royal Borough of Greenwich to build new council homes for people on Greenwich’s housing register. Elkins and Durkan Homes donated £8,700 each, with Blakeney Leigh donating the remaining £3,800 to cover the cost of the garden’s features.

Following a consultation with the centre’s staff, the Elkins team drew up the designs and costs for the initiative and appointed one of its approved suppliers to deliver the works. These included repaving and cutting back of overgrown trees, and new features, such as raised beds for plants, herbs and fruit trees, a covered seating area, storage shed, trampoline and boxing bag.

The garden was completed in January 2025, with Councillor Majid Rahman, Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development, in attendance to meet the staff and contractors. He said: “These three contractors have collaborated with centre and council staff to create a wonderful new space, improving the day-to-day experience of the young people living in this centre, enabling them to learn new skills like gardening that will help them throughout their lives,”

Elkins’ Social Value Manager, Ayesha Wright, said: “It’s been fantastic to be involved in such an important project. We’re delighted to see the results of the new garden, which will make a huge difference to the lives of the current and future young people at the centre for many years to come. This project highlights the many benefits of contractors working together to deliver maximum social value to local communities.”

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Work experience for local young people

As part of our commitment to providing opportunities for local young people to gain experience in the construction industry, we have been continuing our partnership with Shooters Hill Sixth Form College in Greenwich. In October, we welcomed two students from the college, Leland and Armani, for a week of work experience in our multi-trade department.

We also invited 12 students from Shooters Hill to visit our Well Hall Road new build project in November. Our Site Manager, Dave, and Contracts Manager, Marnie, took students around and gave them insights into the construction of the site. Elkins’ Social Value Manager, Ayesha, and Greenwich Builds’ Social Value Officer, Reme, also explained the social value initiatives being delivered in the local area as part of the project. The visit was a great success, with Shooters Hill Teacher, Paul McDermott, commenting: “The students who attended really enjoyed the experience and gained a lot of insight into construction practices from it.”

In addition to our work with the college, we have also been continuing our long-term partnerships with youth employment organisations, Construction Youth Trust and YouthBuild, over the last few months. This has included our Social Value Manager, Ayesha, attending volunteering sessions to assist with conducting mock and live interviews with candidates.

Local sponsorships and donations

In our last social value update, we revealed we had sponsored the kits for two new youth football teams – Billericay Town Under 10s and South Thames Girls Under 13s – as part of our commitment to providing social value under our contract for Southwark Council. At the end of 2024, we made a further donation to South Thames Girls Under 13s to cover the cost of branded raincoats and pitch hire at Burgess Park for all the club’s home games in the 2024/5 season. Burgess Park is a local pitch, which will help to make attending training and the games more accessible for players and their families.

We also previously announced we had donated £6,000 to Kingswood Arts to build a new youth club and recording studio in the basement of Kingswood House. The team has been working hard on the construction and the complicated structural changes have now been completed. Kingswood Arts is currently crowdfunding to kit out the newly refurbished space and we look forward to seeing the final results and the positive impact the project will have on the local community.

We’re excited to have another significant social value project underway, where we are collaborating with other major contractors to deliver even more value to the community. We have teamed up with Durkan, a fellow contractor on the Greenwich Builds programme, to renovate a garden at a local centre, as part of our commitment to improving the quality of green spaces under the Greenwich Builds contract. Both Elkins and Durkan have donated £8,700 towards the total cost of the project, which is £21,000. The final £3,800 is being contributed by Blakeney Leigh, to pay for the garden features, including a seating area, shed, trampoline and boxing bag. Look out for further updates in our next news story.

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Work experience placements

In July and August, we were pleased to welcome three work experience candidates as part of our ongoing partnership with Construction Youth Trust, Abdullahi joined us for a placement in our health and safety department, Raez worked with our Quantity Surveying team and Brianna worked in our HR department.

This year, we have been working with YouthBuild to support its YB100 programme, which prepares young people for a career in the construction industry. In August, we offered two work experience placements to Youth Build partners, Kieran and Mark, who joined us for a week in our multi-trade department. We continue to work with YouthBuild to support the next YB100 programme and we look forward to welcoming more of their partners into the business.

A special thanks goes out to our staff in HR, repairs and maintenance, commercial and health and safety, for helping us to facilitate these placements. We’re looking forward to continuing to inspire the next generation of construction workers by welcoming even more young people for work experience placements in October.

Local donations

Since July, we have made multiple donations and agreed several sponsorships with community organisations as part of our work providing social value across our projects.

In August, we donated £2,000 towards this year’s Bermondsey Carnival in Southwark Park. We have supported the event previously, but this year was a particularly special occasion, as it was held in memory of one of its organisers, Russell Dryden, who was an important figure in the local community.

Also in August, we made a donation to provide 400 free meals for members of the local community at Kingswood’s Summer Carnival. The event was organised by Kingswood Arts and Kingswood Estate TRA, both of whom we have supported throughout our time working on Kingswood Estate.

Meanwhile, we recently ran a free raffle on Kingswood Estate for the residents, to thank them for their patience during our Kingswood Externals project, which is coming to an end. We awarded £150, £75 and £50 shopping vouchers as first, second and third prizes.

In addition to donations for our long-term partners, we recently joined forces with two new football teams – South Thames Girls Under 13s and Billericay Town Under 10s – to provide sponsorship for their kits this season. Both teams are fantastic organisations run by local people, providing young people with the opportunity to take part in team sports and stay active. We’re looking forward to following their progress and even attending some matches to see them in action.

Engaging with the community

We celebrated the arrival of the new residents to our recently completed Gilbourne Road project by attending a welcome event organised by Royal Borough of Greenwich. We were pleased to support this event, which was attended by local councillors and key members of both the Elkins and Greenwich Builds teams. It was fantastic to see the impact the new council homes will make to the lives of the tenants.

As part of our partnership with YouthBuild, our Social Value Manager, Ayesha, attended its Network Meet event in August, with candidates from the YB100 programme, local organisations and Phoenix Community Housing. The purpose of the event was to establish a long-term plan for how we can continue to support the younger generation into the construction industry, ensuring they have the right skills to succeed.

In September, Ayesha attended Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Social Value Forum, which brought together members of the council, community leaders and contractors, to provide a greater understanding of how we can continue to deliver meaningful and impactful social value. These platforms are so important in helping us to continuously improve our social value delivery and work together with communities to ensure they are getting the maximum benefit from our work, in the form of employment, training and other initiatives.

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