Walsall Works partners
Walsall Council would like to recognise those companies and organisations who have made a real commitment to delivering additional social value alongside the work that they do.
We are pleased to announce that the following employers have been awarded the status of a Walsall Works Partner.
Walsall Works has awarded two local companies the status of Silver Partner and this is for their ability to demonstrate that they have delivered a significant level of social value across the areas of recruitment, skills, investment, supporting vulnerable residents, school engagement and community activities.
2019 Awards
Gold
Gold partners have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to creating social value and have excelled in helping local communities and the borough’s most vulnerable groups to participate and prosper in a range of activities
AF Blakemore
“AF Blakemore is a family business that has consistently shown a strong commitment to the prosperity of the local community. From events to recruitment, they are a great example of a social value employer.”
Lovell Partnership
“Lovell have impressed us with their consistent approach to delivering social value and the implementation of the ‘Lovell Legacy’ in the areas that they work”
Midcounties Co-operative
“The Midcounties Co-op have integrated core social value principles into their daily work. The society stands as an shining example of how effective business practices and social investment can work hand-in-hand.”
Walsall College
“Walsall Council have always had a strong working relationship with Walsall College and it is great to be able to acknowledge the impact that they make not just as an educator, but also as an employer.”
whg
“It has been great to see the many ways that whg has supported local people. Since becoming our first gold partner, they have increased their focus on social value and are looking to expand this even further”
ZF Lemforder
“As a company long established in Darlaston, ZF Lemforder have been particularly active in supporting both their own staff and the people who live around them”
Silver
Silver partners have delivered a significant level of social value across the areas of recruitment, skills, investment, supporting vulnerable residents, school engagement and community activities.
Bronze
Bronze partners have committed to their Walsall workforce by taking on a Walsall Works Apprentice, using our local job brokerage or working strategically to promote skills within the borough.
- APCOA
- Balfour Beatty Vinci
- B&M Stores
- Bell Group
- CLC Contractors
- Coleman Group
- Embark Learning
- Foot Asylum
- Holiday Inn
- Manor Farm Community Association
- MPCT
- Nacro
- National College for High Speed Rail
- National Express West Midlands
- Progress Care
- Serco
- Skills Training UK
- Sleep Design
- Taylor Wimpey
- The Apprenticeship Works
- 247 Cars
- 21st Century Signs
- Urban Hax
- Val You Recruitment
- Victoria Forgings
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Well Training
