Morris & Spottiswood delivers £118.6m social impact goal
A new social value report from Morris & Spottiswood Group has revealed a landmark year in which the business exceeded its centenary target of creating £100 million of social value for the communities it serves.
Guided by three core pillars of sustainable growth, inclusive opportunities and community enrichment, the business has delivered measurable impact across jobs, training, supply chain and community engagement throughout 2025.
Measured both by quantitative and qualitative means, combining data with real stories, the group recognises the true value of its impact often lies in the meaningful and lasting impact in the communities and lives of who it works with.
With a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of talent, the Morris & Spottiswood Group understands that apprenticeships and early careers, are the bedrock for long-term sustainability and growth. As the sector faces increasing demand for skilled labour, investing in apprenticeships helps bridge the gap, transfer vital knowledge and helps to future proof the industry.
Through its Early Careers Programme, the company has trained over 500 apprentices to date, with 61 active apprentices, delivering 2,521 apprentice weeks and seven full apprenticeships provided in the year. In addition, there were 17 graduate trainees and interns, 76 work placement weeks provided, and an impressive 935 young people engaged through early careers activity.
Meanwhile, supporting and working with the local supply chain in the areas that the company operates in, is a fundamental part of sustainable growth. The Group engaged with 72% local suppliers; 59% micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Scotland and 88% local suppliers; 73% MSMEs in England across projects in 2025.
To honour the centenary and give back to the construction sector, Morris & Spottiswood Group selected The Lighthouse Charity as its 2025 charity partner, the only UK organisation providing emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support exclusively to construction workers and their families.
As part of the wider community and partner network activity throughout 2025, the Group also worked alongside a broad setup of nonprofits, education providers, and environmental charities, including Grow Speke, Brighter Living Partnership, Seascape, Mission of Innocents, Machan Trust, Women in Property, Field Studies Council, and others, to extend its reach and deepen community impact. Additionally, 25 community groups and wellbeing charities were supported, helping to create environments that promote inclusivity and meaningful value and benefit.
Stephanie Braithwaite, social value lead, Morris & Spottiswood Group, said: “This report brings together the outcomes of our work over the past year, highlighting both the data and the people behind it. It reaffirms our belief that social value is not a standalone initiative, but a responsibility that is embedded in how we operate. It is a commitment that will continue to guide us as we enter our next century.”
Jon Dunwell, CEO of Morris & Spottiswood Group, added: “I couldn’t be prouder of the achievements of 2025 as we celebrated and marked our centenary – testament to the determination and hard work from everyone within the business.
“We are committed to delivering sustainable growth, inclusive opportunities, and community enrichment in every way possible and we will continue to build upon each year’s success to ensure our operations always leave a lasting, positive legacy for the people and places it serves.”









