Introduction
We have been mindful our Social Value obligations since we were founded in 2019. Based in the south-west regional city of Exeter, we provide well paid, skilled employment both directly and through our supply chain.
Our Commitment to Social Value
We support the wellbeing and development of our staff. Every staff member are encouraged to work within their allocated working hours. This is measured through time booking software which is monitored monthly. Staff are not permitted to access work email on personal electronic devices outside of work hours and through doing this we endeavour to allow people to disengage from work outside of working hours.Staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle with membership of Vitality Health provided and wellness sessions within the workplace which include Yoga, Pilates, Wellness Walks and Creative Workshops.
Staff are encouraged to walk, run or cycle to work wherever possible with secure cycle storage and showers available for staff within the workplace.
We support the development of all staff through a process of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This CPD follows that mandated by the RICS with a minimum of 20 hours of relevant CPD recorded each year. Staff and contractors both receive and provide learning internally and externally. All training is recorded on a central register which is regularly monitored.
As a business regulated by the RICS we are always pleased to encourage staff to progress to professional membership.
Industry
We have developed a supply chain of around 20 sub-contractors with most of these based in the West Country.
Apprenticeships and Internships
We are committed to supporting the development of young professionals by offering apprenticeships and internships. Our apprenticeship and internship programs provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and training to help individuals build their careers. We collaborate with educational institutions and training providers to ensure our programs meet industry standards and provide valuable learning opportunities.
As well as creating jobs we have provided internships, provided work experience for three college students including one from Germany and further provided further work experience opportunities for three school aged children, one of which, with special educational needs.
Education
We are engaged with local schools, colleges and Universities providing opportunities through the Ted Wragg Foundation Multi Academy Trust, Exeter College Careers events and Exeter Universities i-KEEP Programme.
Our managing Director is a Trustee of St Johns Hospital Educational Foundation Trust which is one of Exeter’s oldest charities, providing funds to Exeter School, The Maynard School, Exeter’s Church of England Schools and small grants to local individual students.
Charity Engagement
We support local, national and international charities through donations and sponsorships. LCE financially supports the following charities:
• British Heart Foundation
• Bristol Children’s Hospital
• The Alzheimer’s Society
• The British Red Cross
• Lionheart
• Walk Wheel Cycle Trust/ Sustrans
Armed Forces Covenant
We uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant meaning no member of the Armed Forces Community will face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services and in some circumstances special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved. We recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business and to our country. We seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by promoting the fact that we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation, to our staff, customers, suppliers, contractors and wider public.
Evaluation and Improvement
We regularly assess the impact of our programs and seek feedback from participants.