Amey initiative delivers more than £100k in social value 

Amey is partnering with recruitment company Hays to boost social value across the communities in which it operates. 

In its inaugural year, the Amey Hays Social Enterprise Initiative has provided 145 hours of support including 73 hours of mentoring, 65.5 hours of subject matter expertise, and 6.5 hours dedicated to supporting community-led events.

This support was delivered to four selected VCSE organisations within the infrastructure and workforce solutions sectors over a 12-month period.

Each VCSE was awarded £10,000 in grants to fund business improvement opportunities identified through the programme.

The initiative generated £104,334 in social value, as measured by the Thrive Impact Evaluation Standard.

Amey believes the programme can serve as a blueprint for organisations aiming to support the VCSE sector and expand their social impact.

Emily Davies, ESG director for Amey, said: “We are thrilled with the success of this programme, particularly in seeing how our grants and mentorship have empowered VCSE organisations to grow their operations and secure work winning opportunities, including within Amey’s own supply chain. 

“Collaborating with Hays through a shared commitment of reducing economic, social, and environmental inequalities has been central to delivering this initiative, together creating social value for the communities in which we operate.”

Elisabetta Bayliss, COO of enterprise solutions at Hays, added: “By partnering with Amey on this initiative, we’ve been able to combine our expertise and resources, provide substantial support to VCSE organisations – ultimately helping them to enhance their operations and secure new opportunities. 

“This collaboration underscores the power of partnership in driving meaningful social impact and supporting local communities. We are proud to contribute to a programme that not only delivers significant social value but also aligns with our commitment to invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed.”