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Argyle North West Construction Limited

What They Did

Argyle North West Construction Limited has embedded social value into its core operations across Salford. Their approach includes:

  • Local recruitment and employment support: Hiring staff from Salford, including through local employment schemes.

  • Apprenticeships and training: Partnering with providers like City Skills to offer apprenticeships, most recently through a new highway programme.

  • Local procurement: Subcontracting work and purchasing materials from Salford-based businesses to retain economic value within the borough.

  • Carbon reduction: Minimising waste and sourcing sustainable materials to support Salford’s carbon neutral ambitions.

  • Volunteering: Staff regularly volunteer with food banks, community groups, NHS charities, and local sports teams.

  • Workforce wellbeing: Health checks delivered in partnership with the Salford Health Team promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Why It Matters

This multi-pronged approach delivers tangible benefits across Salford:

  • Economic resilience: Supporting local employment and suppliers strengthens the borough’s economy and supply chain.

  • Community wellbeing: Volunteering and health initiatives foster stronger, healthier communities.

  • Environmental responsibility: Sustainable practices reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint and support borough-wide climate goals.

Impact

  • For residents: Access to employment, training, and community support improves long-term prospects and wellbeing.

  • For businesses: Increased turnover and job creation among Salford-based suppliers and subcontractors.

  • For the environment: Reduced waste and more sustainable sourcing contribute to a cleaner, greener Salford.

  • For the workforce: Health checks and wellbeing initiatives build a more resilient and supported team.