Our Approach to Social Value
At Fortesium, Social Value is part of our identity. We believe that technology should strengthen communities, create opportunities, and leave a positive legacy. Our commitment goes beyond delivering digital solutions — it's reflected in how we support our people, how we work with partners, and how we contribute to the places where we live and operate.
Investing in Our People
Our team is at the heart of everything we do. As a UK Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We actively invest in early-career talent through initiatives such as the Ulster University Graduate Boost Programme, offering meaningful internship opportunities to graduates with disabilities and helping them build long-term careers in technology.
We encourage continuous learning, wellbeing, and personal development. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and respect — ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Supporting Communities and the Environment
We believe businesses should play an active role in protecting the natural world and supporting community resilience. Fortesium partners with local environmental organisations to support ecological restoration, biodiversity protection, and conservation activities across the UK. These partnerships allow our team to participate directly in environmental improvement, from habitat restoration to river and waterway protection.
We are also aiming to establish a Beehive Sponsorship Programme with beekeeping associations in Northern Ireland and Scotland, supporting pollinator health and biodiversity across a wide geographical area.
As part of our ISO 14001 environmental accreditation, we monitor our environmental impact through clear KPIs and continually seek new ways to reduce emissions and operate sustainably.
Empowering Our Team to Give Back
One of the most meaningful ways we create Social Value is by supporting our people to contribute to causes they care about. Our Volunteering Policy gives every employee a paid day each year to volunteer with a charity, community group, or initiative that matters to them. Whether it's environmental conservation, youth support, fundraising events, or skills-based volunteering, we encourage our team to use this time to make a difference in a way that feels personal and fulfilling.
This approach allows the personality of our whole team to shine through. It reflects the diversity of passions, interests, and values within Fortesium — and it ensures our Social Value impact is not just corporate, but human. We celebrate these contributions and share them (only where staff are comfortable) to raise awareness of the causes they support and inspire others to get involved.
Creating Long-Term Social Value Through Our Work
Our products support regulators, public bodies, and professional organisations — and we recognise the responsibility that comes with that. We design our solutions to be accessible, inclusive, and supportive of fair, transparent processes. We work closely with clients to understand their communities, their challenges, and their priorities, ensuring that our technology contributes to better outcomes for the people they serve.
A Commitment That Grows With Every Contract
Every contract we deliver includes tailored Social Value commitments aligned with the needs of the client and the communities they support. We are always open to developing new initiatives, partnerships, or compliance measures where they add meaningful value. If a client has specific expectations or standards they wish to see in a supplier, we work collaboratively to embed these into our delivery approach.