What is social value?
Social value is about creating lasting, positive impact in the communities where we live and work. It goes beyond simply delivering a contract. It is about making a difference to people’s lives, supporting local economies, and protecting the environment.
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When organisations like ours carry out public sector work, we are expected to add value that benefits society as a whole. This could include offering job opportunities to local people, supporting small businesses, reducing carbon emissions, or helping community projects.
These contributions are known as "social value” and they’re not just nice-to-haves. They’re a core part of how modern contracts are assessed and awarded.
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In short, social value means using every project as a chance to do better, socially, environmentally, and economically for the people and places we serve.
What Social Value Means to Us
As part of our commitment to building inclusive, skilled, and resilient communities, Matthews and Tannert Limited delivers a suite of targeted social value programmes aligned with our core pillars of community well-being, economic opportunity, and sustainable futures. Each programme is designed to leave a lasting impact on the people and places where we work.
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Our social value commitment is defined by four strategic pillars: Enhancing Lives through Homes, Empower Local People, Strengthen Local Resilience and Support a Greener Future.
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Our approach is place-based, collaborative, and results-driven. We align with the UK Social Value Model and use recognised frameworks such as HACT’s Social Value Bank to measure the real-world impact of our work. We work closely with local authorities, suppliers, and community groups to ensure that every pound spent delivers real, measurable benefits.
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From employing local people to helping clients meet their carbon-neutral goals, we are proud to leave a positive legacy on every project. Social value is not just part of our business’s part of who we are.​
Enhance Lives through Homes
We prioritise the comfort and dignity of residents in every property we work on:​
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Delivering safe, warm, and energy-efficient living environments
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Ensuring high-quality, compliant installations
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Collaborating with housing associations and councils to meet specific community needs
Empower Local People
We open doors to opportunity for people from all walks of life:
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Providing apprenticeships, placements, and training for underrepresented groups
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Running job-readiness workshops, mentorships, and career guidance
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Supporting youth, veterans, and individuals returning to work
Strengthen Local Resilience
We invest in local people and partnerships to build long-term strength:​
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Prioritising local recruitment and regional supply chains
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Supporting SMEs and social enterprises within 30 miles of our projects
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Tackling fuel poverty, digital exclusion, and social isolation
Support a Greener Future
We are committed to sustainability and innovation:​
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Installing low-carbon systems and energy-saving technologies
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Retrofitting properties for maximum energy efficiency
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Reducing waste and driving toward net-zero emissions