Supporters Welcome Information
Welcome to the Supporters Charter
The County Durham Pound Project is a place-based approach to creating social value. To make this vision a reality, we established a network of local partners – known as anchor institutions – to boost local spending and amplifying social value through collaboration. Together, these partners form a collective, committed to leveraging their buying power, employment practices, and social value contributions for the benefit of County Durham’s people and communities.
Following the successful launch of the Supporters’ Charter last year, we’ve been inspired by the collaboration and enthusiasm across sectors it has sparked. As we move forward, we’re committed to strengthening the shared vision of existing supporters and proudly opening the door to a new group of like-minded organisations to sign up.
To sign up to the County Durham Pound Supporters Charter, please click the button below and sign up. We will then review and send confirmation of your Supporter status. If you have any questions then please email us at [email protected]
The Charter — Supporters will:
Be County Durham based
Everything we do is designed to bring social value to County Durham. That’s why all Supporters will be based and/or carry out operations in County Durham.
Strive to deliver County Durham Pound Project aims
Supporters will commit to supporting and striving to our aims:
- Create more jobs for local people
- Reduce our impact on the environment
- Support with meaningful training and upskilling
- Help community groups and charities
- Prioritise better health and wellbeing
- Focus on equality, diversity and inclusion
Report regularly to ensure accountability and transparency
At the County Durham Pound Project we are committed to accountability and transparency. Supporters will actively demonstrate their impact on County Durham aligned to the County Durham TOMs Framework and will produce an annual report on their Social Value achievements in County Durham.
Work to increase social value understanding in County Durham
Increasing stakeholders’ and customers’ understanding of what social value is and what it means for County Durham is really important. Supporters will therefore work to increase the understanding of social value and how it can help everyone right across County Durham.
Collaborate to maximise social value
Working together to create social value is the bedrock of what we do at the County Durham Pound Project. It is therefore vital that partners agree to work and collaborate with the founding partners to help maximise social value across the County.
Our Pledge to You — We will:
- Promote and share good news stories and case studies about the social value you have created
- Give you access to resources, support and partners to increase social value in your organisation
- Provide you with the County Durham Pound Project Supporter logo
- Access to events and networking opportunities with like-minded businesses and organisations
- Access to training and opportunities to upskill your workforce
- Speaker, exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at related events