At the core of our not-for-profit organisation lies a deep commitment to social value. We’re dedicated to creating meaningful, positive change in our local communities.
By prioritising social value in all our decisions and initiatives, we aim to foster a widespread culture of responsibility and community engagement.
EEM Community Donation Scheme
As a not-for-profit organisation, we choose to distribute our operating surplus back to our members in the form of Community Donations.
In 2025, we distributed £650,000 to 148 of our members through this scheme, bringing the total to over £3.2 million since 2014.
Donations range between £250 and £25,000 and in the past have funded:
- Donations to community groups, charities or foodbanks
- Contributions to existing community fund pots
- Donations to Mayor’s Charities
- Community events, activities and engagement days
- Tenant training and advice – IT, Cooking, Finance etc
- Cost of living crisis initiatives
- Community centre refurbishments
- Communal area upgrades
- Many other projects that benefit communities
How are Community Donations Calculated?
Community Donations are split proportionally between members, based on their spend through EEM frameworks and DPSs in the previous financial year.
Suppliers’ spend on materials through our supply chain for contracts with EEM members also contributes to members’ Community Donations.
£156,000 Cost of Living Crisis Fund
In response to the urgent cost of living crisis, the EEM Board of Directors launched the EEM Cost of Living Crisis Fund in December 2022 with an aim to support the most vulnerable members of the community by offering financial aid totalling £156,000 to EEM members.
A total of 53 applications were received, with 17 applications being successful. Financial aid requests ranged from £5,000 to a maximum of £10,000.
The funds were used for a variety of resources to support communities struggling during the cost of living crisis, including:
- Winter Warm Packs – air fryers, slow cookers, heated blankets
- Fuel vouchers Warm Hub initiatives
- Emergency essential packs
- Gas & electric top ups
- Advice on reducing utility costs