2023/24
01 Introduction Executive Summary
Sovini Construction specialise in the construction of new build housing and have an ambitious build programme, with all types of tenure across the North-West, including affordable social housing. Our standards are set very high, and this is represented in the work we produce for our partners. Our colleagues are fully immersed in the culture and ethics of the company and Sovini Construction plays a key part in achieving The Sovini Group’s mission of creating opportunities and changing lives.
We deliver social value and community impact through our efforts, resulting in positive outcomes in the communities we serve. Making a difference is at the heart of everything we do and goes beyond building, we embrace all aspects of social value, resulting in a positive economic benefit.
Based on the National TOMs Framework guidelines, this evaluation confirms that additional social value has been created locally through our working practices and activities. It was calculated that £15.11m of value has been delivered in 2023/24; leading to a combined Social Return on Investment (SROI) of £7.66 for every £1 invested.
“Our local communities are at the heart of everything we do. Social value is not something we see as a separate part of the process, we believe the benefits we bring through our new build activity results in a positive effect in all the communities we work. Creating opportunity and enhancing life chances for local people runs through the DNA of the business.
We differentiate from others by demonstrating our commitment which is measured and disseminated throughout our social impact report. We are proud to be able to report on the collaborative work and the impact we have achieved this year, and we will continue to strive to deliver further positive impacts within the communities we work and are already planning further social value commitments for next year” - James Flannery, Director of Construction & Land
02 Key Impact Summary
The social value total combines the impact achieved on behalf of clients, stakeholders and local communities during the financial year 2023-24.
03 Social Impact
Social impact benefits have been created through local employment, training and education activities provided by Sovini Construction. These achievements have resulted in the delivery of an impact value of £759k.
Supported Internship
Sovini Construction are proud supporters of The Sovini Group’s Supported Internship programme, in collaboration with Liverpool City Council.
The initiative is aimed at providing young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace, whilst improving their confidence and developing essential skills.
Ryan is 18 years old and joined Sovini Construction in September 2023 as a Supported Intern. The internship has boosted his confidence and accelerated his growth and development, impressing his job coach, manager and colleagues.
“I feel like I am a lot more confident, and I feel more independent. My reading and writing have also improved, and I get less distracted by my phone. I am a lot happier with my life, I never thought I would enjoy my work and I’m looking forward to my future in the workplace.” — Ryan
A detailed review established that 96% of colleagues employed by Sovini Construction in 2023/24 are considered to be local*.
Training and education
• One intern has gained 13 weeks of training, and two apprentices have gained 92 weeks of training
• 14 learning weeks have been accessed by colleagues, contributing to their personal and professional development.
Colleagues have access to a wide variety of employee benefits that impact positively on their health and wellbeing, as well as providing educational, financial and environmental support.
We proudly promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances.
* Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire or Greater Manchester
04 Economic Impact
Economic benefits have been established through the local supply chain and the local workforce providing services to businesses and communities across the Northwest. This has resulted in achieving a calculated retained local economic value of £14.29m.
The retained local economic benefit being achieved through the spend by the local workforce, along with the additional benefit that has been achieved through investment in the supply chain.
05 Enviromental Impact
Our environmental practices are shaped by The Sovini Group’s Net Zero Carbon Commitment, and we’re taking decisive action to tackle our carbon footprint, with our goal being to achieve net zero emissions.
Environmental gains have been achieved through areas such as; innovative ways of recycling construction waste, using Euro 6 standard fuel-efficient vehicles, Fleetmatics toolkits, local recruitment and use of local suppliers to create a value of £43k.
06 Charitable Impact
Several charitable activities have taken place to benefit local communities, from partnership work, donating goods and services, volunteering, sponsorships and supporting community events and groups. We have proudly achieved a charitable value of £13k.
Inclusion Plus FC
Sovini Construction are the proud sponsors of Merseyside’s first LGBTQ+ women’s football team, Inclusion Plus FC.
Inclusion Plus Football Club, who compete in the region’s first female only league LCFA Sefton, were established to support positive mental health and to promote inclusion across the local LGBTQ+ community; creating a safe space on and off the pitch.
Jassmin, from Inclusion Plus FC said: “Inclusion Plus FC has been sponsored by Sovini Construction for a few seasons now. What we’ve been able to achieve with their help and support is something special. As we are an LGBTQIA+ Mental Health team, we have players who struggle mentally, physically and financially in day to day life.
Our aim from the start was to break down barriers, create a safe space and help
people get back into football to improve their overall well-being. Therefore, without Sovini Construction we would not be where we are today. With their support, we have been able to help over 40 players and hopefully more over the next few seasons.
From Sovini’s sponsorship, we have been able to create more opportunities for players of all abilities to play and also stabilise the ever growing costs of just being able to play football.
As we prepare for our upcoming season, we’ve been able to create a brand new kit in which all our players will be comfortable and most importantly, proud to wear.
We feel very grateful to have been given this opportunity by Sovini Construction and we look forward to working with them for the next few seasons.”
Centre 10
Sovini Construction proudly refurbished Centre 10, a project which delivered five residential units for a local charitable organisation, in partnership with our client One Vision Housing. The property, located in the Liverpool City Region, was designed with energy efficiency in mind, reducing running costs for residents and supporting our Net-Zero Carbon Commitment. The 36-week project which began in January 2023 saw customers moving into their safe and sustainable new homes from September 2023
The social value report demonstrates the positive impact generated by the Centre 10 project and how this supports our vision of creating a better future for our residents, clients and the communities we serve.
For full details and impact of the Centre 10 project, read the report in full here
The development of the Centre 10 project has had a significant impact on our colleagues, customers and communities, generating over £1.8m in Social Impact Value.
£1.81M
SOCIAL IMPACT VALUE CREATED
£746K DEVELOPMENT SPEND
£2.42
SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Measuring the social, economic and environmental impact of a project demonstrates how we are fulfilling our mission of creating opportunities and changing lives.
Social Impact
Social impact through the creation of employment, training and education opportunities resulted in an impact value of £1.26M
Economic Impact
Economic impact established through the use of a local supply chain and workforce (where possible) resulted in an impact value of £545K
Environmental Impact
Environmental impact established through the projected year one savings on energy consumption resulted in the delivery of an impact value of £2.5k
Daisy Bank Meadows
Sovini Construction proudly delivered more than 50 affordable homes in Lancashire with the development of Daisy Bank Meadows, in partnership with our client One Vision Housing.
The development has been designed and built to the highest standard, with energy efficiency in mind, as we continue to embrace renewable technologies with an environmentally friendly approach to construction.
Daisy Bank Meadows offers a collection of 51 homes, including 41 three and four-bedroom houses and ten one-bedroom apartments.
Completed in May 2024, Daisy bank Meadows provides residents with modern purpose-built properties for Shared Ownership and Affordable Rent.
For full details and impact of the Daisy Bank Meadows development, read the report in full here
The development of Daisy Bank Meadows has had a significant impact on our colleagues, customers and communities, generating over £9.9m in Social Impact Value.
£9.98M
SOCIAL IMPACT VALUE CREATED
£3.8M DEVELOPMENT SPEND
£2.63
SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Measuring the social, economic and environmental impact of a project demonstrates how we are fulfilling our mission of creating opportunities and changing lives.
Social Impact
Social benefits established through employment, training and education activities provided on the development, resulted in the delivery of an impact value of £8.28m
Economic Impact
Economic benefits- established through using a local supply chain and workforce (where possible) to complete works on the development, resulted in an impact value of £1.66m
Environmental Impact
Environmental benefits established through the year one projected savings on energy consumption, plus creation of new communal space resulted in the delivery of an impact value of £37.8k
07 Social Value Statement
We continue to contribute to all of the UK Governments ‘The Social Model’ policy themes:
Sovini Construction, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and community groups have delivered activities in 2023/24, creating social value. The results confirm the creation of value across the four benefit areas:
• Social
• Economic
• Environmental
• Charitable
A combined added value of £15.11m has been generated through work benefitting internal and external stakeholders, communities, businesses and economies locally. The estimated Social Return on Investment (SROI) is £7.66 for every £1 invested.
Evidence shows that we are acting responsibly in addressing several of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development, ensuring activities carried out will create a more sustainable future for all.
