CHIC reviewed its current Social Value Strategy as part of the overarching Business Strategy review for 2021-2026. With a core focus on creating apprenticeship and employment opportunities, CHIC’s social value will be delivered through the following initiatives:

Contractual Apprenticeships

All CHIC procured contracts where the annual value is >£1m will be expected to deliver apprenticeships and training. CHIC will monitor and support all contracts where this requirement applies, to ensure outcomes are achieved.

Employment Sponsorship

CHIC will work with and financially support Local Employment Groups (LEGs’) in the main regions of CHIC’s active members, to secure permanent employment for people who are distant from the workplace or disadvantaged.

Community Chest

CHIC will provide small grants for local projects being promoted in the communities our members support. Projects may involve training and skills development for disadvantaged people, community support initiatives or capital projects, where top up grants will help make a difference to peoples lives and wellbeing.

Annual Awards

The promotion of annual awards for apprentices and trainees, to recognise high achievers within our members, contractors and suppliers’ businesses.

Apprenticeships

The Agent ARK Consultancy will be required to appoint and support a graduate apprentice, to work as part of the dedicated CHIC team.

If you have any questions about how CHIC delivers social value, or to find out how you can contribute, please contact Fred Bentley at fbentley@chicltd.co.uk