Wates Group Ltd
One of the UK's leading family-owned construction groups with a formal Social Value Charter. Committed to employing ex-offenders, sponsoring STEM education in deprived schools, and paying the Real Living Wage to all 4,000+ employees. Transparent tax reporting via Fair Tax Mark.
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Why Wates Group Ltd scores 88/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 8.8 |
ecoCommunity | £2,400,000 donated in FY2024 (1.8% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 8.6 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 21.4% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 8.8 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13.85/hr. Zero-hours: 2%. Gender pay gap: 10.3%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 9.0 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (5 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 8.2 |
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Wates Group Ltd
Wates has been building Britain since 1897. As a private, family-owned business, they have the freedom to make long-term decisions that prioritise social value over short-term profit. Their Social Value Charter, published annually, commits to measurable targets across employment, community, and environment.
How Wates Group Ltd gives back
Sponsors STEM education programmes in 48 schools in areas of deprivation. Annual investment of £2.4m in education partnerships across the UK.