Meet our Community Heroes Awards Sponsors

Our Community Heroes Awards  for 2025 were made possible due to the generous support of our sponsors.

You can meet our sponsors below and find out more about their organisations.

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Main Event Sponsors

Travis Perkins Managed Services are your supply chain and procurement solutions partner, working with you and your repairs and maintenance workforce to build and repair safe and sustainable homes. 

Providing an unparalleled supply chain and procurement service, across the Travis Perkins PLC Group, the largest UK distributor of building materials. With over 600 branches nationwide, sourcing the best materials, from known, trusted, ethical, and sustainable suppliers. 

At the core of our partnership is our common goal to deliver a better service to our customers and in turn their tenants. Creating better communities and taking care of the vital infrastructure we all depend on. 

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Category Sponsors

Going the Extra Mile Award

Hardyman Construction

At Hardyman & Co Ltd we take pride in our journey from a small painting and decorating company founded in 2005 to a well-established family-owned full construction business working with local authorities, housing associations and commercial clients across the Midlands. From project inspection to completion, Hardyman are committed to delivering excellence at every stage of the works we complete.

https://hardyman.co.uk/

Young Person Award

Equans

Equans is the leading provider of regeneration services in the UK – covering everything from community regeneration, energy-efficient retrofit solutions and refurbishment to planned and responsive repairs and maintenance. We are passionate about creating, maintaining and improving vibrant, efficient and sustainable communities, whilst also creating social value that makes a real difference to people's lives.

https://www.equans.co.uk/

Customer Involvement Award

DJD Architects

DJD Architects are an experienced full-service RIBA Chartered Practice creating considered architectural solutions with attention to design quality from our Worcester studio. Our team work on a variety of projects across numerous sectors and for a range of organisations. Our client-focused approach is reflected in our high number of repeat and referred clients over more than 35 years.

https://www.djdgroup.co.uk/

Communities Together Award

Sunfish Services

Sunfish Services help organisations with their fire alarm and security system needs. We install, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems and security systems to help organisations protect their employees, tenants and property assets.

https://www.sunfishservices.com/

Positive Changes Award

Clearview Environmental Ltd

Clearview Environmental Ltd, based in the Midlands, is a trusted specialist in asbestos management and compliance. We deliver expert asbestos consultancy and compliance services to clients across the UK. We are committed to protecting people, property, and the environment from the dangers of asbestos exposure.

https://www.clearviewenv.com/

Community Partnership Award

Farrendale

Since 2001, Farrendale have provided high-quality electrical services across the UK. Focusing on social housing, we have delivered large-scale electrical compliance programmes with great success. Our high standards, attention to detail and innovative culture make us a preferred supplier and partner.

https://farrendale.co.uk/

Event Sponsors

Capsticks Solicitors

We aim to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference and help them deliver services to their communities. With over 40 years’ experience across the full range of legal services, we deliver solutions that reflect the unique pressures our clients face. Like the organisations we represent, making a positive impact on people's lives is important to us, and the work we do means just that, speaking up for fairness and inclusion; and treating all clients, employees and stakeholders with kindness and respect.

www.capsticks.com

Gratton Construction

Gratton Construction are a Derbyshire-based construction and property refurbishment company committed to delivering high-quality services across the social housing sector. With a team focused on integrity, technical excellence, and community impact. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships that help improve lives. Our services range from general building repairs to large-scale full property refurbishments. We are proud to work with housing associations and local authorities to create safe, sustainable, and welcoming environments for residents.

www.grattonconstruction.co.uk

Howdens Joinery

Howdens Joinery is a leading British manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances, and joinery products, proudly serving trade professionals, developers, and contractors since 1995.

With over 870 depots across the UK and ambitions to grow, Howdens combines national reach with a local and personal touch, ensuring unparalleled convenience and responsiveness. The Howdens depot model enables fast access to high-quality, in-stock products, supported by expert design services and dedicated support that helps customers complete projects efficiently and confidently.

Renowned for its commitment to exceptional service, Howdens prioritises product availability, reliability, and customer satisfaction at every stage. They champion sustainability and community engagement, adhering to the mantra of ‘ worthwhile for all concerned ‘ with responsible sourcing, carbon reduction, and active support for local initiatives and apprenticeships at its core.

Howdens delivers stylish, durable, and sustainable kitchen solutions tailored to diverse needs, whether it’s for social housing or private developments.

www.howdens.com

Seddon Construction Ltd

Seddon Housing Partnerships is dedicated to creatively partnering with customers to bring answers to old and new challenges in new build, refurbishment and retrofit. Partnering with Housing Providers, Local Authorities, and community stakeholders we place people and communities at the centre of everything we do. Helping tackle fuel poverty, meeting property demands by sourcing and acquiring land, maintaining compliance standards, and managing cyclical replacement programmes to efficiently manage assets. We do this with a highly skilled workforce, all committed to providing the Seddon industry-leading expertise and customer service.

www.seddon.co.uk

JLL

JLL is one of the sector’s leading firms of valuers, surveyors, property advisers and agents. Our team has been part of the social housing sector for over 25 years. We work with Registered Providers of all types and sizes, funders, investors, developers and local authorities.

We advise on the valuation, condition, development and transaction of social housing of all types, throughout the UK. We add value to our clients through the trusted, professional advice and support we give; and by optimising the value of housing assets, we enable them to contribute more to meeting housing need and fulfilling social purpose.

https://www.jll.com/en-uk/