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True partnership goes beyond standard service delivery, it’s about creating lasting value for the communities we serve. As part of our ongoing social value commitment to GreenSquareAccord (GSA), SMS Environmental is thrilled to donate £4,543.92 to GSA’s Community Impact Fund.
Having long provided GSA with essential water safety services, including Legionella Risk Assessments, periodic inspections, remedial works, and staff training, we are always looking for ways to deepen our support. Following an £8,597 rebate to GSA last year, this latest contribution directly brings three new community projects to life.
Emmaus Oxford - £2,000
Emmaus is a charity working to tackle homelessness in Oxfordshire. Our donation will go towards their Resettlement Support project, which furnishes homes for people needing support, including refugees, homeless people and vulnerable families fleeing domestic violence. They provide starter packs of furniture, white goods and essentials for free, to help people begin to rebuild their lives in their new homes.
Active Redditch Community Hub - £1,488
ARCH work to improve community access to physical activity for low-income families in Redditch. They particularly focus on early intervention for young people who are at risk of falling into anti-social behaviour. Our donation will fund two hours of sporting activity a week for young people over the summer holidays, primarily a football club. We funded a similar project with ARCH in 2025 which was highly successful and helped to build lasting friendships and community support.
River Warriors - £900
River Warriors are a group of environmental volunteers in Calne, Wiltshire. They provide outdoor activities for local children and their families, that are designed to promote the importance of our natural environment and improve their local community. Our funding will help them to improve the area surrounding Abberd Brook, including a footpath, orchard and wildflower planting.
In addition to the donations, staff at SMS will be volunteering at our Rosemary Court scheme in Oxford, painting and repairing planters in the communal garden. Residents will be joining the day and a grant from our Internal Micro Fund will be used to purchase tools, plants and refreshments.
David Clift, HR Manager at SMS Environmental, said:
“At SMS Environmental, we want our partnerships to make a positive difference beyond the services we deliver. We’re proud that our contribution to GreenSquareAccord’s Community Impact Fund is supporting three projects with such practical benefits – helping people rebuild their lives in a new home, giving young people opportunities to get active, and improving local green spaces.
“Supporting these projects is a meaningful way to put our value of ‘doing what’s right’ into practice. The organisations and volunteers behind them do fantastic work, and we’re delighted to play a part in helping them support their communities.”
Our Community Impact Fund is an initiative to support our customers, community groups and local charities. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to benefit the neighbourhoods we operate in. The fund is made possible thanks to donations made by some of our suppliers, as part of their social value delivery commitments.