Meet our Community Heroes Awards Sponsors
Our Community Heroes Awards for 2026 were made possible due to the generous support of our sponsors.
You can meet our sponsors below and find out more about their organisations.
Main Event Sponsors
National Maintenance Services (NM Services)
NM Services is a trusted provider of property maintenance and facilities solutions, delivering high-quality services across residential and commercial environments.
With a strong focus on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction, we work closely with housing providers and organisations to maintain and improve living spaces for communities.
Our team is committed to delivering responsive, efficient, and professional services, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. At NM Services, we take pride not only in the work we deliver but also in the positive impact we can have within the communities we serve.
Category Sponsors
Customer Involvement Award
Amp EV
Amp EV are independent specialists in designing, installing and managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. They use in-depth electrical engineering expertise and a technology-agnostic approach to create reliable, compliant and future-ready solutions tailored to each site. From consultation and design through to installation, monitoring and 24/7 driver support, Amp EV help organisations turn EV ambitions into practical, long-term working infrastructure with confidence and clarity.
https://ampev.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/
Celebrating Diversity Award
Gratton Construction
Gratton Construction Limited, founded in April 2022 and based in Derby, is a specialist contractor operating within the social housing sector. The company delivers a range of services including key-to-key voids, capital upgrade works such as kitchens and bathrooms, aids and adaptations, as well as disrepair and larger-scale repairs.
Working as a trusted main contractor for housing associations and local authorities across South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, Gratton Construction has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
Driven by its core values of relationships, social responsibility and quality, Gratton Construction works in true partnership with clients, creating sustainable solutions and delivering positive impact within local communities.
https://grattonconstruction.co.uk/
Going the Extra Mile Award
Hardyman
At Hardyman & Co, 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 UK. From project inception to completion, Hardyman & Co are committed to delivering excellence at every stage.
www.hardyman.co.uk
Community Partnership Award
Dodd Group
Dodd Group is a family-owned business which operates on the principles of Collaboration, Commitment and Care. With almost 80 years of experience in the M&E space, we’re trusted by a range of clients of all different sizes to deliver solutions which prioritise sustainability and deliver long-lasting, tailored social value for our communities.
www.doddgroup.com
Green Impact Award
Broad Oak Group
Broad Oak Group is a family-run Tier 1 contractor delivering large-scale retrofit, planned maintenance, and building improvement solutions across the UK. With over 300 directly employed staff and a full turnkey approach, we help housing providers, local authorities, and commercial clients improve the energy efficiency, quality, and long-term performance of buildings at scale.
Specialising in PAS 2035-compliant, fabric-first retrofit, low-carbon technologies, and resident-focused delivery, Broad Oak Group supports decarbonisation, lower energy bills, and healthier spaces.
Combining family values with national capability, we are trusted to mobilise quickly, deliver compliantly, and create lasting social, environmental, and community impact through every project.
www.BroadOakGroup.com
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
Howdens
Howdens is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, with over 850 depots nationwide supporting local tradespeople, housing providers and communities across the country.
As a British manufacturer, we design and make kitchens and joinery products built for everyday life, combining quality, reliability and practical value. Through our local depot network, we work closely with customers to provide dependable service, fast availability and tailored support for projects of all sizes.
At Howdens, we recognise that strong communities are built through partnership, pride and the contribution of individuals who make a real difference every day. We are proud to support initiatives that celebrate those efforts and shine a light on the people helping communities thrive.
www.howdens.com
Sunfish Services
Established in 2004, Sunfish have an expert team of engineers that install, maintain and repair a host of commercial and residential building systems including Fire Alarm Systems, CCTV Systems, Access Control Systems, Emergency Lighting, Refuge Systems, and Intruder Alarms.
https://sunfishservices.com/
Sureserve Compliance Central
Sureserve Compliance Central are an award winning, specialist multi-fuel heating, hot water and electrical contractor. With over 40-years’ experience, we service >210,000 domestic and commercial properties, install >11,000 new heating systems and complete >29,000 EICRs per annum- across the Midlands and East of England. Our dedicated in-house delivery teams are highly responsive. They operate a 24/7/365 rota, which gives us flexibility and ensures we meet our client’s requirements at all times. Our customer-focused workforce comprises installation, maintenance and service engineers qualified in all fuel types, including gas, oil, solid fuel, and renewable technologies- complemented by a team of electricians and multi-skilled tradespeople.
https://www.sureserve.co.uk/
Farrendale
Farrendale specialises in delivering high‑quality electrical services within the social housing sector, supporting both residents and housing providers with safe, reliable installation, maintenance, and compliance work. We prioritise safety, quality, and responsiveness, with every project carried out by skilled engineers who receive ongoing training to ensure the highest standards are consistently met.
Our commitment extends beyond technical delivery — we aim to create safer homes, strengthen trust with housing partners, and contribute to long‑term community wellbeing. By working collaboratively with clients, we ensure solutions that are efficient, cost‑effective, and tailored to the needs of the communities we serve.
As a company built on integrity and accountability, we take pride in making a positive and lasting impact for residents and housing providers. Farrendale is proud to support the Platform Community Heroes Awards 2026, celebrating the individuals who make a meaningful difference across our communities and embody the spirit of social value.
http://farrendale.co.uk/