Community investment

At Henry Boot our purpose is centred around ‘creating great places today, to build a better tomorrow’ and a key part of that is how we create impact in the communities in which we work.

We strive to create long-lasting social value through the work of a dedicated commitee whose strategic focus is on aligning our community investment and charitable giving with commercial focus.

Our support is anchored around three charitable pillars and focus areas:

• health, medical and educational improvements for children and adults

• homelessness and rootlessness

• the environment and climate change

Ways we can help

Financial contribution

Our Community Investment Committee manages a dedicated budget to support charities, local projects and community funds. 

Community fund

We have two windows a year for our colleagues to put in requests for funding for local community groups that matter to them. 

Pro-bono and meeting space

We may be able to support by offering services pro-bono or giving you free use of our HQ meeting room spaces. 

Advice and consultancy

We have expertise across the business in a variety of fields who can offer advice. This includes areas like property development, marketing, strategic leadership, finance, bid writing, and HR for example. 

Volunteering

Our people are encouraged to take two days a year to volunteer – could we help you?

Partnerships

We welcome applications for support year-round from local and national charities, community groups, and from our people. Making an application couldn’t be easier, there is a simple form available here, designed to give the committee more clarity on what impact the support will bring. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.  

Case study: Golddigger Trust

Henry Boot Construction teamed up with supply chain partners to deliver a pro bono office fit-out for Sheffield-based charity, Golddigger Trust. We chose to support the project to create significant social value for Sheffield’s young people and to invest in the legacy of the Heart of the City project completed in 2023. The move saw them inherit an impressive kitchen and restaurant space below their new office, which they transformed into a Wellbeing Café, offering a range of engaging wellbeing activities for the heart, body, mind and soul.

Henry Boot Construction worked closely with a host of trusted businesses from the local supply chain to deliver the social value project, with Elecomm supporting with mechanical and electrical services, Barn Oak Developments with joinery, and Global Contract Interiors with drywall and ceiling work. C+A Design provided its architectural services pro bono too.

Additionally, Banner Plant donated many of the required tools free-of-charge.