Stepnell's Community-Focused Efforts Enhance Social and Environmental Value in Lichfield District

Strategic Insights -

Through its community-focused initiatives, including volunteering and mentoring programs, Stepnell, a construction company, is making a positive impact in the Lichfield District. The company's commitment to social responsibility is aligned with the Lichfield District Council's 'Our Community Can' initiative, which assesses contracts based on social, economic, and environmental value. Stepnell's volunteering efforts have preserved historic sites, such as the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, while also inspiring young people to consider careers in construction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stepnell has partnered with Chase Terrace Academy, providing mentoring and career guidance to students, and also inviting students to tour their live construction site for the new leisure centre.
  • A team of eight Stepnell volunteers, along with colleagues from BWB Consulting and Recreation, spent a day supporting the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, carrying out vital maintenance work to preserve the museum's replica WWI trench exhibit.
  • Stepnell's community-focused efforts have been recognized by Councillor Rob Strachan, Lichfield District Council's Cabinet Member for Finance and Commissioning, who noted that businesses like Stepnell are "having a real and lasting impact" on the community.
  • Marty Melges, Commercial Manager at Stepnell, emphasized the importance of giving back to the communities where the company operates, stating that it is "incredibly important" to the company.
  • Embedding social value into contracts aligns with the Lichfield 2050 Strategy, which aims to build confident, prosperous, active, and environmentally sustainable communities.

Statistics:

  • 8 volunteers from Stepnell participated in the community volunteering day at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum.
  • The company has an ongoing partnership with Chase Terrace Academy, providing mentoring and career guidance to students.
  • The new leisure centre construction site, which students from the academy visited, is serving as a learning opportunity for young people to explore potential careers in construction.
  • The Lichfield 2050 Strategy aims to build confident, prosperous, active, and environmentally sustainable communities.

Sources:

  • "Lichfield District Council"
  • "Stepnell"
  • "Chase Terrace Academy"