Social value is integral to the way Nationwide Windows & Doors operates. We are dedicated to creating positive, lasting impact in the communities where we deliver projects, ensuring our work benefits not only homes, but the people who live in them.
To make sure our contributions are meaningful, measurable, and aligned with client priorities, we use an independent third party social value platform to plan, track, and report our outcomes. This supports delivery in line with the government’s Social Value Model and enables us to provide clear evidence of the difference our activities make.
We work closely with housing providers, community groups, and local stakeholders to identify where our support can add genuine value. Our social value activity focuses on improving opportunities, strengthening community spaces, supporting wellbeing, and promoting local economic resilience.
We invest in initiatives that bring communities together and promote healthier lifestyles. Our sponsorship of local sports clubs and grassroots teams helps create inclusive environments where young people can build confidence, teamwork, and resilience. These programmes not only encourage physical activity but also help reduce social isolation and antisocial behaviour by providing structured, positive outlets for young people.
We also support community fundraising and wellbeing initiatives, recognising the important role they play in supporting vulnerable groups and strengthening local networks. Our teams are encouraged to take part in volunteering activities that improve shared spaces, such as community clean ups and environmental improvement projects, helping to create safer and more welcoming neighbourhoods.
Alongside supporting health and wellbeing, we are committed to bringing communities together and enhancing everyday life for residents. We understand that strong neighbourhoods are built on connection, recognition, and shared experiences.
We have supported community focused initiatives such as Cheltenham Borough Council’s Residents’ Awards evening, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of local people, helping to foster pride and a sense of belonging within the community. Recognising and valuing residents in this way helps strengthen social ties and encourage positive community engagement.
We have also funded coach trips for residents of Gloucester City Homes, providing opportunities for people to enjoy social outings and shared experiences outside their immediate neighbourhoods. Initiatives like these are particularly valuable in reducing loneliness and social isolation, supporting wellbeing, and helping residents feel more connected to both their community and the wider world.
By investing in activities that bring people together, we help create more inclusive, supportive, and resilient communities where residents feel valued and engaged.
Creating pathways into employment is a key part of our social value approach. We actively engage with schools and colleges through career fairs, classroom workshops, and employability sessions, offering guidance on CV writing, interview preparation, and career development. These activities help young people understand the range of roles available within construction and manufacturing and build confidence in taking their first steps into work.
Our apprenticeship and work experience programmes provide practical, hands on opportunities for young people and career changers to develop valuable skills and begin long term careers within the fenestration industry. We also work with local employment and training organisations to promote job opportunities and support individuals who may face barriers to work, helping to create inclusive access to employment.
We are committed to improving the places where people live, not just the homes themselves. In partnership with a housing association, we recently supported the enhancement of community spaces by providing 21 new benches in shared areas. These additions created welcoming spaces for residents to meet, relax, and enjoy their surroundings. Feedback from residents showed that even small, thoughtful improvements can make a meaningful difference to everyday life and help foster a stronger sense of community.
We believe that strong communities are built on positive physical and mental wellbeing. One of the ways we support this is through long term investment in grassroots sport, helping to create safe, inclusive environments where people of all ages can stay active, build confidence, and develop a sense of belonging.
Our ongoing sponsorship of local sports clubs supports structured activities that promote teamwork, discipline, and resilience, while also helping to reduce social isolation and antisocial behaviour. By supporting youth and community sport, we are contributing to healthier lifestyles and stronger social connections within the areas we serve.
Our support has included long standing sponsorship of Rugby Borough Football Club, where we have backed men’s, women’s, and youth teams for over 17 years. We also support Rugby Town Juniors FC, helping young players access organised sport in a positive and encouraging environment. Beyond football, we have sponsored community cricket clubs including Berkswell Cricket Club in Warwickshire, Gedling Cricket Club in Nottinghamshire, and Vale of Glamorgan Cricket Club in Wales, helping sustain local clubs that play an important role in community life.
Through these partnerships, we help ensure that sport remains accessible, inclusive, and beneficial for the physical and mental wellbeing of local residents.
Our regional hubs do more than support project delivery. They become long term parts of the communities they serve. Each hub acts as a local base for wider social value activity, from engaging with schools and colleges to supporting charities, sponsoring local teams, and coordinating volunteering.
By establishing hubs with long term use in mind, we are able to provide consistent local employment and build strong relationships within the community. Our Nottingham hub, for example, has operated for more than 17 years and continues to provide sustained employment and social value engagement in the area.
Through partnerships with local organisations such as BEST, a social enterprise that supports disadvantaged individuals into employment, we have helped create meaningful job opportunities that have resulted in long term careers. When we open a hub for a specific contract, we actively seek further projects in the region so that employment and community benefits continue well beyond the initial programme of works.
Another example of our commitment to supporting the local community is through our sponsorship of Rugby Borough Football Club, a sponsorship that includes the mens, womens and youth teams.
We think that not only is it important to invest in the development of young talent, but also to promote a healthy sporting culture. Through this partnership, we are contributing to the growth and success of the club, while also fostering a sense of pride among the supporters and residents.
Supporting the club’s initiatives and activities means we play a pivotal role in building a strong community spirit, emphasising the significance of teamwork, discipline and dedication – values that resonate strong with the ethos at Nationwide Windows & Doors.
Sometimes it’s the small gestures that really count. In August 2022, we received an email from Gayle Painter…
“My autistic son had one of your trolley tokens which he used for swimming lockers. He has now lost it, he thinks it must have left it in the locker door. He’s really upset as he’d had it for years.
“Please please please would you have any spare ones you could send me? I would be so grateful. He loved the purple emblem and letters on yours.”
Unfortunately, these key rings had since been discontinued and no stock was left – but luckily Adrian Pavey, Commercial Director at Nationwide, was able to help and replied to a grateful mum…
“I did, however, search my home last night and managed to locate a few, of which I will send five by first class post today to make sure that you have a stock in case this happens again. I really hope that this will cheer your son up, and he can enjoy his swimming again!”
At Nationwide, we believe that it’s vital to combine business success with meaningful initiatives that address social challenges. We’re dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities alike to help foster a better world for all of us, contributing to a brighter and more compassionate future.
