Scottish Community Legacy Charter
Developing sustainable communities
This Community Legacy Charter defines the joint commitment of SCAPE Scotland and our partners to deliver our Community Legacy Programme.
Our collaborative approach will align our community benefits to maximise the long-lasting impact of our outcomes for clients, their communities and future generations.
As a genuine opportunity to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of local communities, this charter is based on our shared approach of mutual trust, respect and collaboration.
Scottish Community Legacy Charter Partners
"This charter demonstrates our commitment to the future of communities in Scotland and represents a collection of dedicated partners determined to do things better."
Lillian McDowall
Senior Business Manager - Scape Scotland | lillianm@scape-scotland.co.uk
Our Partners' Commitment to Community Legacy in Scotland
Community Legacy Charter Statement
This Community Legacy Charter sets out our joint commitment to support the SCAPE Scotland Community Legacy Programme by delivering meaningful and considered social impact throughout the framework’s duration.
Our framework partners are united in our dedication to maximising positive outcomes for clients, communities, and future generations. This charter reflects our core values of trust, respect, and collaboration, and represents the opportunity to improve the health, wealth, and wellbeing of local communities.
Aligned with SCAPE Scotland’s frameworks, we will lead community activities, offer pro-bono services, and strengthen communities by using local labour and suppliers, while providing training opportunities. All activities will be flexible, inclusive, and focused on those who benefit most.
Our Commitment
We will actively contribute to Scotland’s Community Wealth Building agenda by engaging with local suppliers, SMEs, social enterprises, and supported businesses wherever possible.
Through joint initiatives, we commit to initiatives aimed to boost employment and training opportunities, helping people into work and supporting young people to realise their potential. We are committed to promoting the built environment and construction industry through educational outreach, including STEM activities, to inspire the next generation of industry professionals.
We will also share our expertise to raise awareness of sustainable practices and encourage others to adopt environmentally responsible approaches.
How we will do it
We will take a collaborative approach, listening to the needs of our clients and local communities. By setting aside organisational and geographical boundaries, we will work collaboratively to co-design and deliver community benefit activities that offer maximum value to all involved.
Our efforts will include identifying projects that enhance local spaces and biodiversity, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives to help create a more inclusive industry.
Transparency, Measurement and Success
SCAPE Scotland and our framework partners will ensure transparency and accountability in our contributions to overall social value. The impact of the SCAPE Scotland Community Legacy Programme will be assessed using the TOM System (Themes, Outcomes, and Measures), with success measured as a net positive outcome.
We are committed to continuous improvement, learning from each initiative to maximise future benefits. SCAPE Scotland and its partners will promote the success of community benefit initiatives and showcase the positive social impact they bring to local communities.