Kier Construction contractors’ Community benefit give much needed support to a fledgling local SE.
Kier Construction contractors’ Community benefit give much needed support to a fledgling local SE.
01/07/2022 (Staff Post - Iain Cunningham )
Construction Company Kier have supported a local cause with the help of Engage Renfrewshire.
The generous contractor donated a £1000 cheque via their community benefits initiative to Studio FV a local Social Enterprise.
Kier Construction have been assisted by Engage Renfrewshire, who help local contractors to fulfil community benefit requirements - part of the tendering and procurement process that Renfrewshire Council includes when awarding contracts to suppliers. Engage also support local social enterprise development.
Lou Taylor from Studio FV said; “I couldn’t thank Lyndsey from Kier construction enough for selecting us we have recently launched a programme showcasing local heritage onto popular town buildings which is free for anyone to attend”.
Lyndsey McNaughton, Corporate Social Responsibility manager Kier construction said, “We are committed to offering a flexible approach to all our projects, this includes providing quality and professional community benefits to worthy local social enterprises. We would be keen to explore other avenues with Studio FV in the future”.
Iain Cunningham, Third Sector Development Officer from Engage Renfrewshire said; “We are very fortunate to work alongside companies like Kier construction who understand and take community benefits seriously and are keen to ensure that they provide the best support possible”
If you run a Renfrewshire social enterprise and want to know how you can access Community Benefits contact info@engagerenfrewshire.com or 0141 887 7707