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 Foundation
Following the successful launch of the Efficiency East Midlands Foundation in 2025, we are delighted that £100,000 of funding has been awarded to 22 organisations across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The Efficiency East Midlands Foundation was established to support community groups, charities and social enterprises working to improve lives across the East Midlands. Our aim is to help local organisations deliver projects that benefit people across the region.
For the first wave of grants, we chose to identify programmes that support social mobility, build life skills, and enable employment pathways. Many of the funded initiatives will help gain employability skills, access mentoring and support programmes and take part in work experience. Several projects also provide specialist support for those facing homelessness, trauma, poverty, or barriers related to disability, neurodiversity, or the criminal justice system. This funding will provide participants with the skills, stability, and opportunities to need to take positive steps forward.
We are delivering this funding in collaboration with Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation, with the support of Derbyshire Foundation and Nottinghamshire Foundation, whose local expertise helps guide funding to where it is most needed in communities.
Over the coming months, we look forward to seeing each project develop to make a meaningful impact within local communities.