Blogs | Mears Group PLC

Mears leads the way in a thought leader approach to social value

Mears takes an active approach to Thought Leadership within our sector, supporting real change in issues that matter. In 2020, Mears commissioned the think tank Localis to review the Social Value Act and to recommend ways in which we can level the playing field when commissioning social value.

Alan Long: Building the Most Socially Responsible Business in Scotland

I am pleased to announce to all of our colleagues that we have launched our first-ever Scottish Responsible Business Charter. The Charter is a recognition that we need to take a separate approach to our successful Scottish Business as the legislative framework is very different to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Improving Lives: Mears Foundation playing our part in making a difference to individuals and communities

The Mears Foundation is a grant-making trust. It seeks to harness the goodwill, talents, and skills within Mears to raise money through charitable donations and fundraising activities. The income is then used to directly benefit the like-minded charities and good causes that provide practical support to vulnerable people and communities across the UK.

Mears Foundation: Grants Awarded

We’re delighted to announce that following the September Grant Application process, the Mears Foundation have been able to support charities and good causes by awarding grants totalling an astonishing £50,000.

Mears and Thurrock Council bring new life to the Falconwood

Mears, Thurrock Council and The Riverside Community Big Local have joined together with the community to take derelict and mistreated woodland and together have created the newest green space for local people to enjoy.

Hebburn Helps Community Food Bank & Crisis Response Team Shop Renovation Project.

Hebburn Helps was founded in 2015 and they are a voluntary community organisation that was set up to help local families who are finding it hard and struggling to make ends meet.