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Better Together Social Value Awards 2026

5th March 2026

Silverstone Arena, Start: 18:00

To make the most of your Better Together Awards Evening 2026 experience, please complete the registration form.

Please RSVP (complete the form) by 30th January 2026.

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Join Us

Join us for our prestigious Better Together Social Value Awards Evening, a night dedicated to celebrating the people and projects creating genuine, lasting impact across the affordable housing sector.

Guests will be welcomed with a drinks reception starting at 18:00, offering a perfect opportunity to network and connect with peers and industry leaders. Following the welcome reception, you will enjoy a three-course meal before the awards ceremony. This is where we announce and honour our five category winners, whose incredible work will take centre stage.

The celebration doesn’t end there, as we invite you to continue the evening with live music and a DJ set, running until 00:30, ensuring a spectacular close to a memorable night of recognition and community spirit.

 

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About The Awards

The Travis Perkins Managed Services ‘Better Together’ Awards celebrate individuals and teams dedicated to improving lives and building a sustainable future.

They recognise outstanding contributions to social value, inspiring others to make a difference and showcasing the power of collaboration in creating vibrant, healthy, and thriving communities.

These awards champion best practices and demonstrate our commitment to delivering positive social outcomes through our five award categories.

Better Together Awards Categories

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PEOPLE - for a community initiative demonstrating the best effort to support individuals and foster a healthy, resilient environment.

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ENVIRONMENT - for an environmental initiative that serves as a catalyst for positive change, nurturing sustainable practices and promoting ecological stewardship.

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COMMUNITY - for a community initiative that demonstrates an outstanding contribution to community engagement and resident participation.

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ECONOMY - for a community initiative that demonstrates the best support towards employment and education opportunities within their communities.

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WE CARE - for a community initiative that exhibits outstanding commitment and dedication to caring for individuals as well as fostering empathy and inclusivity.

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Last Year's Highlights

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About The Judges

Ben Todd

Managing Director of Travis Perkins Managed Services

Ben Todd is the Managing Director of Travis Perkins Managed Services, where he leads the team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions. He brings over 20 years of senior management experience from various industries, including leadership roles at Boots UK, KPMG, and Ernst & Young. He is focused on creating long-term value through innovative solutions that drive business success and positive social impact.

“The Better Together Awards recognise the people and organisations making a real difference in society. These awards celebrate work that improves lives, strengthens communities, and creates a more sustainable future. It’s about showcasing the impact of social value in practical and meaningful ways.”

"Celebrating social value excellence is important because it encourages reflection on the broader impact of our work. These awards recognise those making a difference and inspire others to follow suit. They push individuals and organisations to make social value a core part of their purpose, ensuring it remains at the forefront of what we do. It’s a meaningful way to acknowledge the real commitment to creating lasting change.”
 

Selvin Brown

Director of Net Zero Buildings

Selvin Brown joined the Cabinet Office 35 years ago and, since then held a number of policy, strategic and corporate roles in government. From 2015 to 2020, he was on the board of the Health and Safety Executive as Director for Engagement and Policy, and he spent six months as Director for Policy and
Engagement for PPE at the Department of Health and Social Care before taking his current role. He is the Director of Net Zero Buildings: Domestic at DESNZ, having been in the role since September 2020. He has held a number of charity positions, most recently as a NED for the Charity for Civil
Servants.

He is passionate about the Civil Service, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and is the Civil Service Deputy Race Champion.

“I am pleased to join the judging panel for this year’s Better Together Awards, celebrating organisations that integrate social and environmental value in everyday decisions and make a tangible difference where it matters most.”
 

Éadaoin Kelly

Divisional Head of Social Impact, Lovell Partnerships Ltd

Éadaoin Kelly is Divisional Head of Social Impact for Lovell. She leads their Social Impact Strategy, embedding social value across the business to deliver positive outcomes for communities. With 18 years of experience for organisations including The Guinness Partnership, CIPD, Tesco and TK Maxx, she is passionate about transforming communities and has led multiple award-winning initiatives. Outside of work, she actively volunteers at her local food bank.

“The Better Together Awards celebrate the incredible contributions made by people and communities who champion positive change. I’m excited to honour purpose-driven initiatives that create positive impact, deliver social value excellence, inspire innovation and meaningful progress within society.”

Isabelle Parasram OBE

Isabelle Parasram OBE is a recognised leader in social impact, having provided strategic direction for Social Value International and The Institute for Social Value. Her dedication was recognised with an OBE in 2022 for her contributions to political and public service.

Her extensive career includes advocating for social justice as Vice President of a major UK political party and serving as a Trustee for educational charities. A former lawyer across the public, private, and VCSE sectors, Isabelle also founded a national barristers’ chambers. Born in East London to ‘Windrush generation’ parents, her personal journey continues to inspire her work in championing social impact and meaningful public service.

Jamie Lawson

Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager, Social Enterprise Scotland

Jamie Lawson is the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager for Social Enterprise Scotland and the lead for the Buy Social Scotland Pledge. With 20 years in senior roles, Jamie has developed large-scale social enterprises across Scotland, Ireland, and Poland.

He is passionate about influencing procurement policy to create sustainable opportunities. Outside of work, Jamie coaches his local rugby team.

“I am delighted and honoured to participate and be a judge at this year’s Better Together Awards. The Awards celebrate and showcase organisations that have proudly gone the extra mile in recognising the importance of social and environmental value as part of their core operational activity and, importantly, making a real difference in the communities they serve”.

 

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Awards Sponsors

CEF
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CEF is the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical wholesaler, supplying electrical products and services to a broad range of customers from small contractors to large blue-chip businesses all over the UK. CEF offer the largest range of products, including leading brands and value alternatives, alongside specialist expertise, friendly advice, and support that’s the best in the industry.

Established in 1951, privately owned CEF has a UK national network of over 390 branches, and the business also extends to the USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia. Customers can place online orders for next working day delivery at cef.co.uk with access to more than 44,000 products from over 300 market-leading brands.

WONDER GRIP
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Wonder Grip is a fully integrated global glove manufacturer, focusing on innovation and uniqueness. At Wonder Grip, we see the human hand as a precious tool which we use daily, meaning it’s exposed to a range of different risks.

Our vision consists of placing our end user at the heart of our R&D and developing solutions to redefine hand protection. Our gloves aim to improve the comfort, safety and well-being of users, to preserve their health, whatever the working environment, whilst demanding the highest quality in all our products and utilising ergonomic moulds to offer optimal comfort.

AICO
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Aico, an Ei Company, are the European market leader in home life safety, pioneering new technologies and offering high-quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. As the European market leader, Aico has set the gold standard for safety, ensuring that all alarms meet rigorous standards.

At the heart of their mission is a dedication to education, quality, service, and innovation. Their extensive warehouse facility and offices in Oswestry, Shropshire, ensure that their products are readily available and can be delivered UK-wide when needed.

PROSOLVE
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Driven to be the most trusted and recognised brand for site consumables, ProSolve delivers a consolidated range and elite service that empowers customers and keeps industries moving.
 
Over the decades, ProSolve has evolved into a one-stop shop providing a wide range of products from cleaning, tapes, surface-protection films, paints and site-essential consumables to tools, PPE, shelving, and more.
 
Working with professional partners such as Travis Perkins across the UK and Ireland, ProSolve aims not just to supply products, but to be a dependable business partner helping contractors and tradespeople succeed.

RWC
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Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) and its family of brands transform performance and efficiency for plumbing and heating, and a diverse range of industries across the globe. From push-fit systems and water control valves to precision-engineered OEM solutions, RWC focuses on innovations to make the delivery and control of water and fluids simpler, safer and more efficient.
 
JG Speedfit’s innovative plastic push-fit system with multi-seal technology provides fast, secure connections that dramatically reduce the installation time for plumbing and heating systems, compared to traditional methods.
 
Reliance Valves provides precise control over the delivery of water through a robust range of potable and non-potable plumbing products. Specialising in water pressure, temperature and thermostatic mixing valves to help protect hot and cold water systems.

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Venue & Travel

Silverstone Arena

Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN

Getting to the event

Entry to the event is via the Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone Hotel (Hotel Postcode: NN12 8TL). Follow the signs for the Hotel and Megastore when they get to the complex.

FROM THE NORTH
60 minutes south of Birmingham with road access exceptionally easy along the A43 dual carriageway from the M1 motorway.

FROM THE SOUTH
90 minutes north of central London from the M40 motorway and A43 dual carriageway.

BEEP, BEEP!
Major roadworks between Towcester and Silverstone on the A43 may add a little extra time to your journey, so please plan ahead and you'll reach the finish line smoothly. 

Parking will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, Silverstone, and entry to the event is via the hotel.

OPENING TIMES
There are no opening or closing times.

PARKING PRICES
Free

BLUE BADGE HOLDERS
There’re a number of disabled parking areas available. For more information, please email accessibility@silverstone.co.uk or find out more.

The closest station, Wolverton, is approximately 10 miles (16km) away from the circuit. It offers direct train services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Northampton Rail Stations.


In the area and all under 13 miles (20km) away are Banbury, Milton Keynes and Northampton rail stations.

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Contact Us

For Managed Services Customer Summit 2026 enquiries, please email: bettertogether@travisperkins.co.uk

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