Social Sustainability
Supported by our people and guided by the Social Value Model 2025, The Procurement Act 2023, and the governance of the EFT Foundation, we are committed to creating lasting impact and leaving meaningful legacies long after a project or contract is delivered.
Social Value
Legacy After Delivery
At EFT Group we are aligned with the UK Procurement Act 2023, which highlights the importance of transparency, accountability, and delivering real, measurable outcomes that benefit communities. Social value is not simply a box to tick for us — it’s a fundamental part of how we approach every project from the very beginning.
Our commitment starts with early engagement. We work closely with our clients to truly understand their objectives and the unique needs of the communities they serve. This collaborative approach ensures that we design tailored social value plans that are relevant, impactful, and responsive to real-time community needs.
We recognise that our Social Impact delivery partners often face challenges, particularly around the availability of unrestricted funding. By working together, we create social value solutions that not only meet the public sector’s requirements but also provide sustainable support for the partners and communities involved. This partnership-driven approach allows us to maximise the benefits of every project and create lasting change.
We achieve this by:
- Creating thoughtful and customised social value action plans based on The Social Value Model 2025, ensuring each Social Value Project we design and deliver is unique to the project and community it serves
- Actively measuring and transparently reporting on outcomes that bring real benefit to people’s lives
- Prioritising local employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and engagement with local businesses to help grow and strengthen the local economy
- Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion across all recruitment and service delivery, reflecting the diversity of the communities we work within
- Importantly, our governance approach is designed to complement and enhance our broader community-building strategy. This ensures that everything we do is accountable, purposeful, and aligned with the long-term wellbeing of the places and people we serve. We don’t just deliver projects; we help create sustainable foundations for thriving communities.
Social Impact
At EFT Group, we deeply believe that giving back and building resilience within the communities we live and work in is vital — whether or not a commercial contract is involved. Our commitment goes beyond business objectives; it’s about making a genuine, lasting difference in people’s lives and the places they call home.
We understand that strong communities are the foundation of a thriving society. That’s why we actively collaborate with a wide range of local partners, including schools, charities, and grassroots organisations. Together, we co-design programmes and initiatives that are tailored to address real needs, ensuring our efforts truly resonate with and support those we aim to help.
Our social impact work includes delivering meaningful volunteering opportunities, donation campaigns, and mentoring programmes. These initiatives allow our people to contribute their time, skills, and resources in ways that create positive change. By supporting disadvantaged groups and underrepresented individuals, we strive to open doors to new opportunities and help break down barriers to inclusion, education, and employment.
We place strong emphasis on championing wellbeing and mental health awareness. Through partnerships with local organisations, we support initiatives that promote emotional resilience, reduce stigma, and provide access to vital support services. We recognise that mental health is a cornerstone of community strength and personal wellbeing, and we are proud to play a part in advancing this cause.
Our commitment is not just to short-term projects but to creating enduring legacies. We want to leave behind a legacy of opportunity, access, and ongoing support — so that communities and individuals can continue to thrive long after our direct involvement ends.
At EFT Group, we believe that real social impact comes from listening, partnering, and acting with empathy and dedication. It’s about being there for the long haul and making a difference that truly matters.
EFT Foundation
The EFT Foundation is at the heart of our social impact.
Created over 10 years ago in honour of our founder, Peter Ingham, it channels our people’s passion into fundraising, community projects, and long-term support for local causes. With colleagues leading the way, we’ve raised significant funds, backed grassroots initiatives, and supported charities and individuals close to our communities.
Discover more about the EFT Foundation
Want to explore our projects and find out how we’re supporting emerging charities? Visit the EFT Foundation page to see how together we can create something extraordinary.