If your organisation is exploring social recruitment, inclusive hiring, or how to embed social value into your workforce strategy, the SRAG Summer Summit offers an invaluable opportunity to see what this looks like in practice.
On Thursday 10 July, we’re inviting a number of non-member guests to attend the SRAG Summer Summit at Bedford College Group - a Gold Charter Mark holder and a real leader in education-to-employment pathways.
This is your chance to:
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Hear directly from employers who are using SRAG frameworks to tackle workforce challenges
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Explore practical examples of social value in action
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Connect with policy, education, and business leaders shaping inclusive recruitment
Future-Ready Bedford
With major projects creating 10,000+ new jobs across the region, this session (co-chaired by Rt. Hon. Anne Milton) explores how employers can help ensure those furthest from the labour market -including care leavers, SEND students, and home-educated learners - are not left behind.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Table Discussion: Social Value in Practice
SRAG members including Sodexo, Lidl, SureServe, Genius Within and others will share live examples from across SRAG’s four pillars: Recruit • Retain • Develop • Connect with Community to empower attendees with peerless insight.
Partner Carousel: Hands-On Solutions
Explore inclusive employment strategies and social value projects including:
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Volunteering strategy with Be Impact
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NEET pathways with Game Academy
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Coaching for potential with Transform & Achieve
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Care Leavers Covenant integration
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Social Recruitment Services and training pathways
Social Value Level 2 with Bedford College, ANTZ and PeoplePlus
Charter Mark and Covenant Update
See how businesses are publicly committing to inclusive hiring and measurable impact through the Social Recruitment Covenant and SRAG Charter Mark.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Bedford College Group, Sixth Form Hall
Guest Access: Limited non-member places available (by request via Eventbrite)
Why Attend?
This isn’t just a networking opportunity - it’s a first-hand look at what SRAG members are doing to recruit differently, support staff wellbeing, and meet social value obligations in a practical, business-focused way.
If you’re exploring membership, delivery partnerships, or new workforce approaches, this event will give you the clarity and connections to take next steps.
We’ll review your request and be in touch via [email protected] with full joining details if a space is available.
