Social Value Statement

At Valleys to Coast social value is at the center of everything we do. We work with suppliers, contractors, and community partners to create lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits for residents and communities across Bridgend.

We encourage organisations to go beyond the delivery of core services by supporting local employment and skills development, strengthening community groups and charities, improving health and wellbeing, promoting environmental sustainability, and increasing opportunities for residents to engage with and shape their communities. By working together, we can help tackle local challenges, reduce inequalities, and create opportunities that have a meaningful and lasting impact. We are committed to ensuring that every investment contributes to stronger, more resilient communities, and delivers benefits that extend well beyond the life of a contract.

Our Community Benefits programme helps ensure that social value is delivered in practical and meaningful ways. By working collaboratively with suppliers and local organisations, we can maximise the positive impact of every contract and investment. This approach allows us to create stronger communities, improve opportunities for residents, and deliver long-term value that extends far beyond the services being procured.

Delivering Social Value for Valleys to Coast with whatimpact

Valleys to Coast is committed to creating social value through its procurement, community investment, and partnership activities. We work with suppliers and contractors to deliver meaningful social, economic, and environmental outcomes that benefit residents and communities across our operating area.

Our approach focuses on supporting initiatives that:

  • Create employment, apprenticeships, and skills development opportunities

  • Strengthen local community organisations and voluntary groups

  • Improve health, wellbeing, and social inclusion

  • Enhance environmental sustainability and climate resilience

  • Build stronger, more connected and resilient communities

Through our Community Benefits programme, organisations can contribute time, expertise, resources, and practical support to projects that align with Valleys to Coast’s social value priorities. This ensures that investments create lasting benefits for residents and communities.

By partnering with whatimpact, Valleys to Coast can connect suppliers directly with local charities, community groups, and social enterprises. This enables suppliers to identify relevant opportunities, develop measurable social value commitments, and demonstrate the positive impact created through their contracts.

For Suppliers

  • Nationwide VCSE matchmaking
  • Hyper-local social value delivery
  • 300,000 VCSEs and projects aligning with GOV SVM and TOM System™
  • Verified social value impact reporting

For VCSEs

  • Connect with companies with donations to give
  • Request money, products, and skill-based volunteers
  • Streamlined tools for reporting back on social value
  • Grant reward for each social value impact report

Map and match

Use our interactive map and filters to find the perfect hyper-local partners.

Suppliers can fast-track their matching by posting partnership offers for VCSEs to apply for.

Happy matching!