Employee development is a major benefit from the company’s community investment projects. These include initiatives spanning the arts, education, environment, and social and economic regeneration.

By involving employees in community projects, not only do we make a positive impact in our local community, but we also benefit from the new skills people gain when they face challenges in a different environment.

The company offers a range of community-based development opportunities to people throughout their careers.

People are able to take on community roles to develop particular skills, from creating a hospital garden to working with young people who need help to achieve their goals. Employees also provide business advice to schools and community organisations.

Places on some of the company’s training programmes are offered to community organisations, bringing a broader range of people into training courses. And some of the company’s self-paced learning facilities are also open to the community. We also offer training resources and facilities to the local community.