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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.

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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