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VGC is committed to leaving a lasting legacy beyond the construction phase.

We have delivered millions of pounds of social value through our work, from employing local people and creating apprenticeships to training, volunteering and mentoring.

Discover more about VGC’s wider contribution to the people and communities around us.

18 July 2024

VGC Awarded Ministry of Defence Silver ERS Award

The recognition scheme encourages employers to support and advocate support for the armed forces community, and inspire others to do the same. Being awarded Silver is a recognition of our commitment to our military recruitment programme encompassing: “I am exceptionally proud of this achievement, which reflects our continued support for military leavers seeking opportunities within

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9 July 2024

First company in the UK to achieve CHAS ESG accreditation

VGC and CHAS are proud to announce that VGC have become the first company in the UK to be awarded the CHAS Social Sustainability (ESG) accreditation. This accreditation highlights VGC’s ongoing commitment to delivering industry leading environmental, social, and governance standards, setting a new benchmark within the construction industry for all to aim for. The

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5 April 2024

Gender pay report

On 5 April 2023, VGC employed more than 250 employees. In accordance with The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 legislation we are pleased to publish our gender pay calculations. Gender pay gap reporting shows the difference between the gross hourly earnings and bonus pay between men and women within each organisation.

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10 March 2024

Women in Construction Week 2024

Women in Construction week took place from the 3rd – 9th March this year, and is an event that highlights and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. VGC spent the week recognising the contributions of some of the fantastic women we have on projects across the UK. Daniela Caplea is a dedicated

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18 October 2022

Anti-Slavery Day 2022

Today is Anti-Slavery day, marked on 18 October every year, which is an opportunity to raise awareness of modern slavery, and encourage organisations, business and individuals to take action to address the issue. VGC actively take action to prevent modern slavery within the business, as well as continuing to educate ourselves through external events, and

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16 May 2022

My week of work experience at VGC

Thomas has just completed his week of work experience at our head office in Ruislip. He writes:            While I have been at VGC this week I have helped in most of the departments in the company, such as IT, Health and Safety, Labour, Recruitment, Projects and even went on site

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4 March 2022

A record-breaking year for social value at VGC Group

A record-breaking year for social value at VGC Group VGC is celebrating after achieving a record-breaking £18m of social value delivered in 2021 through our recruitment / employment activities and corporate social responsibility programmes.   The programme covered a vast range of activity from working with young people, engaging with schools, supporting ex-offenders, volunteering, supporting

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24 November 2020

We've won a social value award from Balfour Beatty

VGC received a social value award at the Balfour Beatty Highways conference, presented by Geri Smith, head of sustainability and environment

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27 November 2019

Highly Commended for IRP Corporate and Social Responsibility award

VGC has won a Highly Commended IRP award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practitioner - for our 'go beyond the gates' programme

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13 September 2018

Apprenticeships key to social mobility and economic growth

Improving social mobility, and better education and training, are key to addressing the UK’s productivity gap, says a new report from The 5% Club. In its report, the group sets out recommendations for business leaders and government to drive social mobility while ensuring inclusive growth. Six per cent of VGC staff are currently enrolled on

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