Social value
Making communities. Making Vistry.
At Vistry, social value is about creating places where people can thrive, socially, economically and environmentally. Every development gives us an opportunity to make a positive difference, from supporting local communities and strengthening local economies to helping people access skills, employment and wellbeing opportunities.
Our Social Value strategy turns this commitment into action. By listening to local needs and working with our communities, partners and supply chain, we create lasting social, environmental and economic benefit. This work is a key part of our wider Sustainability strategy and helps us leave a positive legacy in the places we build.
Our four core pillars guide what we do every day: community engagement; employment, skills and opportunities; health and wellbeing; and environmental wellbeing. Together, they help us create places people love and give every career at Vistry the chance to contribute to the change we make and the value we add.
Community Engagement
We invest in diverse and inclusive community networks. By working with residents, local stakeholders and community partners, we use our skills and expertise to respond to local needs, empower local voices and support social innovation. From consultation and infrastructure investment to mixed-income developments, our focus is on creating communities where everyone can feel included.
Nature Gardens
Vistry supported Windrush Church of England Primary School to develop its nature garden, helping pupils connect with wildlife, outdoor learning and environmental awareness.
South Acton community mural
In partnership with First Rail London and Artyface, Vistry supported a new mural at South Acton station celebrating local history, community stories and pride in place.
Community Donations
Across our regions, Vistry provides practical donations, funding and materials, with examples including school supplies, defibrillators, sports equipment and improvements to local community spaces.
Employment, Skills & Opportunities
We contribute to the growth of local economies by supporting local businesses, investing in infrastructure and improving employment prospects for local people. We create opportunities for apprenticeships, work experience, further training and pre-employment support through initiatives such as our Vistry Plus Skills Academies. We are passionate about developing the workforce of the future and encouraging collaboration across the housebuilding sector.
Vistry Plus Skills Academies
Since 2017, our Skills Academies have helped people access construction and housebuilding careers through practical, site-based learning with local colleges, job centres, charities and construction partners. In 2025 alone, we supported more than 700 learners across 2,290 weeks of training.
Work Placements
We offer T-level placements, virtual work experience, on-site tasters and placements through the Women into Home Building programme, helping people explore careers across construction and homebuilding through practical experience and sector insight.
Prisoners Building Homes
As the first major UK housebuilder to partner with Prisoners Building Homes, Vistry helps serving and former prisoners gain practical skills, work experience and routes into long-term employment.
Health & wellbeing
We are committed to supporting positive mental and physical health for our residents, colleagues and supply chain partners. Through local initiatives, partnerships and awareness campaigns, we aim to reduce health inequalities and help more people access the support they need.
Valuing our workforce
Across our regions, we support workforce wellbeing through practical initiatives including free fruit deliveries, health checks, life coaching, behavioural health support and discounted gym memberships, including local offers through OJ Gyms in Devon.
Lighthouse Charity
Across Vistry and our supply chain, colleagues have attended sessions led by the Lighthouse Charity as part of its #MakeItVisible campaign. These sessions offer emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support for colleagues and supply chain partners across construction.
Cancer Awareness
Vistry supports cancer awareness through health checks, drop-in sessions, campaigns and workplace workshops, helping encourage early conversations and signposting people to support.
Environment
We aim to build resilient communities that support growth in the green economy, regenerate ecosystems and help people connect with the natural world. Working closely with our Sustainability colleagues, we recognise the link between social value and environmental wellbeing and look for opportunities to create positive impact through our developments and community partnerships.
Bat Conservation Trust
Vistry has pledged more than £30,000 to support the Bat Conservation Trust, helping protect bats and habitats while raising awareness through local bat walk and talk events.
Supply Chain Sustainability School
Vistry uses the school’s learning tools and resources to strengthen sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing and responsible working practices across our business and supply chain.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Through partnerships with VCSE organisations such as Community Wood Recycling, Vistry supports the reuse and recycling of surplus wood, helping to divert waste while creating social and environmental benefits in local communities.
Plus more
Our teams support practical nature and education initiatives, from wildflower planting and treasure hunts to net zero carbon school sessions, hedgehog highways, bat boxes and bird nesting bricks.
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