We are proud to sponsor of the EEM Best Use of a Community Donation Award – a category that reflects their shared commitment to creating lasting social impact. We are also delighted to be sponsoring the event’s late-night snack, helping to keep the celebrations going and providing an extra opportunity for guests to connect.
Since 2015, EEM has distributed more than £3.2 million in Community Donations to its members, calculated in line with procurement activity. These funds are designed to support meaningful community initiatives, and this award celebrates members who have used their 2024 or 2025 donation in innovative, strategic, and impactful ways.
Nationwide’s sponsorship aligns naturally with its own approach to social value. With a strong focus on strengthening communities, supporting financial wellbeing and delivering sustainable outcomes, we champion initiatives that go beyond short-term support to create measurable, long-term benefits.
By supporting this award, Nationwide reinforces the importance of using community funding thoughtfully and effectively, ensuring that every contribution delivers genuine value for people, places, and future generations.
Social value is embedded in everything Nationwide Windows & Doors does. We believe our responsibility extends beyond delivering high-quality installations, it includes making a meaningful difference to the communities in which we work.
Collaboration is central to our approach. We engage with housing associations, local organisations, and community representatives to understand local priorities and deliver support where it is needed most. Our initiatives focus on creating employment and training opportunities, enhancing community environments, supporting resident wellbeing, and strengthening local economies. Through this structured and partnership-led approach, Nationwide is proud to contribute lasting value that supports not just properties, but people and places for the long term.
We are not just a manufacturer or supplier – we consider ourselves a service provider and your window and door partner – and it is this philosophy, combined with over 35 years of experience, that has led us to being one of the UK’s leading fenestration partners to social housing and new build.
Innovation & Future-Proofing
We lead the way in advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge solutions, consistently exceeding industry standards. By providing windows with superior U-values and staying ahead of regulatory changes, we future-proof installations and keep clients informed of evolving trends.
Full End-to-End Service
We manage every stage of the process – from surveying and design to manufacturing, installation, and aftercare. With complete in-house control over the supply chain, including glass and frame production, we ensure seamless project delivery with no reliance on third parties.
Commitment to Social Value
We are dedicated to creating lasting social impact. We provide employment opportunities, support workforce development, and enhance community wellbeing. Our resident-first approach ensures inclusive communication, accessibility, and minimal disruption during projects.
Resident Focus & Aftercare
We prioritise resident experience with tailored services, multilingual communication, and flexible scheduling to minimise disruption. Our commitment extends beyond installation with 24/7 emergency phone line and aftercare support including brochures and videos.
With an impressive 150,000 sq ft facility on a 7 acre site, Nationwide Windows & Doors manufacture a product every minute of every working day.
With dedicated production facilities for PVC-U windows and doors, composite doors, and IGUs, it’s natural that automation plays a pivotal role in everything that Nationwide does. In fact, constant investment in the most state-of-the-art machinery means that Nationwide boasts one of the most automated facilities of its kind in Europe.
Take a look at the 3 videos below to see some of our facility in action.
Creating a window involves a series of meticulous steps to ensure functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. The process begins with cutting the PVCu profile, the next step is welding, where the individual components of the frame are joined together seamlessly, ensuring strength and stability.
Hinges and hardware are then added, enabling the window to open and close smoothly while providing secure closure. This stage involves careful placement to guarantee proper alignment and functionality. Finally, the sashes are hung in the frame!
First the door is cut to the required dimensions, ensuring a precise fit within the designated frame.
Using CNC machinery, any necessary glazing cutouts are created. Following this, hinges and hardware are fixed, guaranteeing smooth functionality, followed by addition of any glazing cassettes and additional accessories such as letterboxes and knockers. The final step involves securing the door within its frame!
The glass is first precisely cut from large panels. If toughened glass is needed, the glass proceeds to a toughening furnace where it undergoes a heat treatment process.
Then the glass moves along an automated assembly line. A spacer bar is positioned to maintain the desired distance between the glass layers and then the units are filled with gas, often argon. The final step involves sealing, creating an airtight seal around the glazed unit.
Social value is embedded in everything Nationwide Windows & Doors does. We believe our responsibility extends beyond delivering high-quality installations — it includes making a meaningful difference to the communities connected to every project.
We are committed to ensuring our social value activity is purposeful, transparent, and outcome-focused. By working with an independent social value measurement platform, we are able to strategically plan initiatives, monitor delivery, and evidence impact. This ensures our approach aligns with the Government’s Social Value Model while providing our partners with clear, accountable reporting.
Collaboration is central to our approach. We engage with housing associations, local organisations, and community representatives to understand local priorities and deliver support where it is needed most. Our initiatives focus on creating employment and training opportunities, enhancing community environments, supporting resident wellbeing, and strengthening local economies.
Through this structured and partnership-led approach, Nationwide is proud to contribute lasting value that supports not just properties, but people and places for the long term.
If you’d like, I can also create a slightly more impact-led version with stronger outcome language, or a shorter version for a brochure layout.
