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Mitie Foundation
Our mission Established in 2013, the Foundation is a registered charity focussed on providing varied life opportunities for disadvantaged groups. We are passionate about breaking down barriers and helping a diverse range of participants who may have been overlooked, but are nonetheless enthusiastic and capable, into sustainable, fulfilling employment. The Foundation’s initiatives support the following […]
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Mitie Foundation – Video
The Mitie Foundation exists to break down perceived barriers to employment for disadvantaged groups within the communities in which Mitie operates.
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Mitie Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Mitie Foundation, the independent charity focussed on providing varied life opportunities for disadvantaged groups. The Mitie Foundation is recognising the continuing success of its programmes, Ready2Work and Giving Back. Through the foundation, colleagues have been giving back to their local communities, completing over 106,800 hours of volunteering.
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Marcus’s story at Mitie
This is Marcus Allen’s story, Cleaning Operative at Mitie. Marcus had struggled to find a role that was right for him for some time. With the help and support of The Mitie Foundation, and a manager who understood his specific needs, he’s now enjoying being part of the busy cleaning team at Birmingham New Street.
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Mitie named SRAG Ambassador for inclusive recruitment
Mitie has been awarded Ambassador Level status under the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG) Chartermark for its inclusive recruitment and community support. Mitie is one of only four organisations to achieve Ambassador Level status, a recognition that highlights Mitie’s leadership in creating employment and apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented groups across the UK. This achievement follows the launch of Mitie’s Plan Thrive initiative, a commitment to uplift one million lives and transform 1,000 communities by 2028, and recognises the work of the Mitie Foundation which contributed to delivering £316 million in social value during FY25 alone.
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Jeffery’s story at Mitie
This is Jeffery Barr’s story, Cleaning Assistant at Mitie. Due to ill health, Jeffery had spent a lengthy period out of work. He discovered The Mitie Foundation’s Ready to Work programme, which prepared him for interviews and set him up for success. Now he’s a valued member of Mitie’s maintenance team, keeping a hospital spick-and-span, and has a renewed sense of purpose.
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Accurate data: the foundation of good AI for facilities management
AI can be an invaluable tool to help facilities managers get the most from their estates. But to be truly useful, it needs to be fed with accurate and meaningful data. [By Dan Blake]
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Mitie and apetito launch cut carbon menu for hospital patients
Mitie has launched its first ‘low carbon menu’ for patients at St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which will save up to 23 tonnes of CO2 a year. Designed in collaboration with its food partner Apetito and St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the menu focuses on prioritising ingredients with a lower carbon footprint, such as poultry, fish and vegan options. Designed by dietitians, the new menu will ensure all dietary requirements – such as gluten free, vegan and easy to chew – continue to be catered for.
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Mitie wins contract with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Mitie has won a five-year competitive retender, with the option to extend for a further two years, to continue delivering facilities management and catering services for Stamford and Rutland Hospital and several FM services for Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The contract is worth £4.2 million a year and will also see Mitie delivering cleaning services to four of Peterborough City Hospital’s non-PFI buildings. All Mitie frontline employees working on the contract will be uplifted to the Real Living Wage.
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What is the future of workplace design?
By paying attention to when and how employees use their workspaces, companies are creating spaces that function better for their users and maximise efficiency. Here we look at the current state of play in workplace design and the key issues that are likely to influence office layouts in the future.