Built in the North. Built for the North. Built to Make a Difference.
Built in the North. Built for the North. Built to Make a Difference.
At Whitfield & Brown, social value isn’t a buzzword – it’s who we are. With over 50 years rooted in the North West, we live here, work here and invest here. Our commitment goes far beyond delivering buildings. We make sure every project leaves a lasting legacy for the people and communities around us. More than 85% of our supply chain is local, keeping spend, skills and opportunity right here in the region. And because we care about the places we build in, we align everything we do with national standards including the Social Value Act 2012, PPN 06/20, the National TOMs Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Approach is a Structured, Measurable & Meaningful Model
We use a site‑specific Theory of Change (ToC) model to plan, deliver and measure social value. This ensures every commitment is relevant, evidence‑based and rooted in real community priorities.
We start by mapping and engaging local stakeholders – councils, schools, job centres, community groups and our supply chain – to understand what really matters in their area
Using ONS data, IMD rankings and community insight, we create a local profile to ensure our commitments tackle real issues such as youth unemployment, low skills, health inequalities or social isolation.
We define:
To make sure our social value isn’t just well‑intentioned but well‑delivered, we follow a clear, structured approach to measurement and evaluation. This ensures every commitment is trackable, evidenced and aligned with recognised national frameworks.
Social value activities are integrated into the programme and tracked monthly. Our supply chain is required to contribute toward apprenticeships, volunteering, training and sustainability actions.
We provide clear reporting backed by evidence – photos, attendance sheets, KPIs, case studies and independently validated results. No guesswork. No jargon. Just real impact.
We’re proud Northern contractors, driven by purpose, not tick‑boxes. For us:
✨ If we can’t point to someone whose life we’ve improved, we’ve missed the mark.
✨ Impact is personal – not just numerical.
✨ Success is measured in stronger communities, greener futures and lasting opportunities.
Social value is the foundation of how we do business and the reason we get out of bed in the morning
Keep up with what we’ve been up to – from company updates and industry insights to project milestones across the North West. See how Whitfield & Brown continues to push forward with innovation, quality and a real commitment to our communities.
Whitfield & Brown is delighted to mark the official opening of St David’s Place, Eldon Street in Preston – a purpose-built supported living development designed to empower residents to live independently within a safe and welcoming community. Following our earlier project completion announcement, it was a real pleasure to be
South Egerton, Skelmersdale Whitfield & Brown have been appointed by Tawd Valley Developments, the development company wholly owned by West Lancashire Borough Council, to deliver a new residential scheme at South Egerton, Skelmersdale. This project represents our seventh site in partnership with Tawd Valley Developments, reinforcing our strong working relationship
On Friday, Whitfield & Brown was proud to attend the official opening of the new Green Skills Centre at Riverside College’s Kingsway Campus in Widnes – a flagship development that will play a vital role in shaping the future skills landscape of the Liverpool City Region. The opening marked a