Our approach to social value is about creating opportunities and better outcomes for people and communities through the work we do. Embedded across our business, it shapes how we work with clients, partners and communities to tackle inequality, widen access to opportunity and create a positive legacy beyond the built environment.
£96,515
invested in charitable and community causes (2025)
8,323
students supported via education activities & programmes (2025)
£142,135
spent with social enterprises and not for profit organisations (2025)
49
individuals furthest from the workforce supported (2025)
Tackling inequality takes sustained action. Our approach brings together partnerships, programmes and collaborations so that we can respond to local need, remove barriers and create clearer routes into education, experience and employment.
Working with specialist organisations, our customers and our supply chain helps us reach more people and create impact that extends beyond any single project.”
Sam Johnson
Head of Social Value
Supporting the people who build our industry
Our national partnership with The Lighthouse Charity brings our social value commitment closer to home, supporting the wellbeing of people across SES, our supply chain and the wider construction industry. Together, we’re helping to raise awareness, increase access to emotional, physical and financial support and create change across our industry.
