Workplace caterer, Genuine Dining, is making a long-term, intentional investment in social value, embedding inclusive employment, purpose, and impact across the business, with the launch of  ‘The Bridge’, an employment programme designed to create meaningful opportunities for people with learning ...

Independent B Corp caterer Houston & Hawkes has funded 50,000 school breakfasts through its partnership with Magic Breakfast since partnering with the charity in January 2024, supporting children across the UK who are at risk of starting the school day hungry. ...

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Social Impact Director, Angela Halliday, has been appointed Co-Chair of the National Social Value Taskforce (NSVT). Founded in 2016, NSVT is an open network that brings together public, private, and third-sector organisations to establish and promote ...

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has released its findings of its 2025 assessments in a new report ‘FM Leaders Zero in on What Really Matters in Sustainability’. Last year’s results showed that FMs were starting to commercialise sustainability initiatives. ...

The Social Value Portal (SVP) has launched the world’s first social value measurement standard, Global TOM System™. Engineered for multinational organisations, it enables users to transform scattered social impact activities into an auditable and financially robust ESG based data stream. ...

ISS UK & Ireland has announced a new coffee partnership with Noje, through the London Coffee Factory and Social Impact Coffee, Noje’s community interest company (CIC). The three-year partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable and socially responsible coffee offerings ...

Pareto FM has been recognised for its commitment to social value and service excellence having won the CSR Initiative of the Year Award at the 2025 Facilities Management Awards UK, sponsored by The Sunday Times. The award recognises Pareto’s commitment ...

Facilities management business, Vertas, has renewed its grounds maintenance contract with the University of Suffolk. The partnership, rooted in sustainability, wellbeing, and community impact has seen both companies working together since 2023. As Vertas embarks on this new agreement, its ...

Compass Group UK & Ireland has significantly increased its Social Value – totalling £12.1 million for 2024, an 86 per cent increase from the previous year. This has been measured and validated by the Social Value Portal, using its TOM ...

London based B&I contract caterer, Lexington Catering, hosted a charity fundraising dinner raising over £5,000 for Fat Macy’s, a social enterprise tackling homelessness. The sold-out event held at community kitchen Refettorio Felix in Earl’s Court, welcomed guests including Lexington suppliers ...