CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility



Our Values

We are guided by our company values in everything we do and recognise it is not just what we do, but how we do it that ensures long-term sustainable business performance. These values underpin how we approach our corporate responsibility.

Doing the right thing:

We aim to continue to deliver outstanding value for money for our customers. 


We always deliver on our promises - to our customers and to our colleagues and partners.


We deliver thought out, appropriate solutions to our customers that show expertise, care and attention to detail.

Trusting the team:

We embrace the continually changing demands of our customers so that we deliver efficient solutions that work.


We cultivate working in an environment where creativity, innovation and improvement is encouraged and aligned to our output.


We challenge ourselves to grow and go further by embracing trust and confidence between team members and between teams.

Building a strong future:

We are an ambitious company that wants to continue to develop our team to be recognised as delivering ‘game-changing’ solutions.


We believe in profitable projects based on sustainable relationships.


We believe in an entrepreneurial attitude, investment and anticipation.

Corporate Responsibilities

We regularly engage with our stakeholders which allows us to maintain a high level of corporate involvement through a comprehensive list of activities and associated policies.

Volunteering

Support to communities where we live and work the UK including:


  • Membership of various boards of Governors, Schools, Charities etc
  • Supporting local food banks.

Employees

  • Loyalty, innovation and hard work are rewarded
  • Fair terms and conditions 
  • Expect all our employees to meet high standards of ethical behaviour supported by a cultural charter
  • We encourage flexibility including a supportive, trusting culture and personal development
  • Up to 5 days volunteering each year for every employee
  • Incremental holiday entitlements for long service

Sponsorship

External:

  • Arkwright Trust
  • GB Bobsleigh Team
  • RAF Sailing Championships
  • 3Spark Racing


Internal:

  • Company charities
  • Support employee voluntary charity activities

Environment

  • Cycling to work rather than driving
  • Recycling – General waste including cardboard, paper, plastic etc
  • Recycling – IT equipment

Community Engagement

  • Education support for local children
  • Support to local sports teams
  • Membership of various boards of Governors, Schools, Charities etc
  • Using local, smaller companies

Best Practice

Balancing both transparency and confidentiality we work with industry and government trade bodies to deliver the best working practices available.


  • Voluntary Membership of Industry Working Groups and Committees
  • Royal Aeronautical Society Airworthiness and Maintenance Committee
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Aerospace Division Board
  • Team Defence Information Standards Working Group