Social Value

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Creating a Better Future

Finyx recognise that we have a responsibility to our society that extends beyond formal client and business commitments. We utilise our Social Value initiatives to look at the societal benefits that Finyx can deliver to our employees, clients and communities.

Social Value at Finyx

Social value is an umbrella term for the range of initiatives we manage at Finyx aimed at supporting our employees, our clients and our local communities. You can find further information about each of the initiatives below.

We track and measure our activities, outcomes and the commitments we make to our clients, through our Social Value Action Plan which informs our corporate strategy.

Our employees are our greatest assets and we support them through initiatives such as Women in Tech, our Mental Health Champions, and by providing them with the opportunity to give back to their communities by working with our charity partners.

Matt Haynes

Director

Social value shapes the foundation for the company we are trying to build, and underpins the strategic objectives of many of our clients. This is true whether we are working with the public sector delivering improved services to citizens, or with the private sector supporting critical national infrastructure essential for the functioning of society and the economy.

Delivering social value (and being explicit about doing so) builds trust, attracts talent, supports sustainable growth, and strengthens communities. It’s not just good ethics - it’s good business.

Our Commitment

Finyx is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where all of our people feel a sense of belonging. We are putting in the work to attract and retain diverse talent, and celebrate our differences whilst ensuring equality through accountability and shared access to opportunities. We want I,D, and E to be more than a collection of policies and training sessions, but rather an integral part of the way we operate and conduct business.

Phil Stewart

CEO

"Diversity and inclusion are not boxes to tick, we need to live and breathe it in our daily interactions with our clients and team members. Having a diverse and inclusive working environment makes it a great place to work. This was the driver for the team to formalise the Inclusion, Diversity and Equality board (I,D and E) where we focus on ensuring we have an open and honest culture which celebrates our differences not our similarities."

The Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality Board

To help us achieve our commitment, our I,D, and E board lays the groundwork for everything we do and plays an important role in creating an inclusive culture. All three aspects of I,D, and E come with their own benefits, but the order in which they’re tracked matters:

Inclusion comes first, diversity follows and equality is the end result.

Starting with diversity without considering inclusion leads to an environment that is poorly equipped to handle diversity, support the diverse staff or utilise its benefits (which also means equality is very unlikely). Starting with equality without considering inclusion means the practices and policies to support this are not in place (and without diversity you don’t have the different groups). This is why you need to start with inclusion. An inclusive culture allows for diverse staff to join and stay and grow and impact, resulting in equality for those diverse groups.

Meet Our Board

"We should all strive to create a workplace that respects and celebrates all individuals, and an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. I believe that by actively promoting an inclusive culture, we can tap into the unique strengths and talents that diversity brings to the table, ultimately driving the success of the company as a whole. I am grateful to be given the opportunity through the I,D, and E board to champion these principles and further nurture an inclusive and diverse working environment at Finyx."

Bryony Llewellyn, Chair

"I believe that good company culture is built on trust and accountability, a large part of which is up to the people; however policy, process, and purpose are essential components. Laying the groundwork to create a diverse and inclusive culture takes work, and setting up the I,D, and E Board was something we were passionate about doing to ensure that differences are celebrated, diversity and equality are part of the company’s core, and every individual feels they can bring their full self to work."

Emma Divaris, Chair

"Diversity is all around us and rather than be constrained it should be embraced, celebrated and encouraged allowing for creativity, plurality of ideas and approaches that help organisations and people succeed. This can only be achieved through a culture of inclusivity where everyone is respected and listened to. I am excited to be part of Finyx’s effort to ensure that all employees feel included allowing them to bring their true selves to work."

Panos Kondyloudis, Chair

Our Commitment

At Finyx, we are committed to fostering positive relationships within our communities (specifically in York, Belfast and London where our three offices are located). We focus on effectively leveraging our consultants’ wide and varied skillsets to create a tangible influence on local organisations and charities. We aim to incorporate CSR principles into our ways of working, encouraging all of our staff to pro-actively suggest new initiatives (drawing from their own personal experiences) and view CSR as an enjoyable and rewarding part of their working life.

We also apply these principles internally, regularly reviewing our workplace practices to ensure that we factor environmental sustainability into our day-to-day operations and that we operate in an ethical and inclusive way (in accordance with our I,D, and E Commitment).

Our Partners

Our current charity partner is Momentum Children’s Charity, who we have been working with since 2023.

Please see their website for an overview of the amazing services they provide, and their LinkedIn for details of how we have supported them to date.

To help us achieve our commitment, the CSR board oversees our CSR activities and decides on the steer for forward-looking priorities, whilst ensuring all employees are given the opportunity to weigh in.

The board has representatives from across our grades and locations, reflecting the enthusiasm and drive of our whole workforce to make Finyx a valuable part of our communities and to ensure we recognise and meet our corporate responsibilities. We rotate the membership of the Board annually, to bring fresh perspectives on our initiatives.

The board are also responsible for:

Maintaining and implementing our annual objectives
Overseeing, managing and evaluating community involvement activity
Managing relationships with our partner organisations.

Corporate Social Responsibility Board

Meet Our Board

“Organisations have a responsibility to be a part of a community, not just to fulfil a single function. The resources and skills possessed by companies give them the opportunity give back to the communities they are a part. This means that employees should be empowered to support their communities with the help of the company. The CSR approach at Finyx really embodies this principle, supporting charities in our communities and allowing employees to use our skills and resources to create a real positive impact for those around us.”

George Crowder, London Representative

“As an organisation, it is important that we recognise our collective ability to have a positive social, economic and environmental impact particularly on our local respective areas. We foster the development of skills that not only equip us to help our clients, but also provide support to charities and other organisations that seek to create a positive local impact.”

Dom Ryan, Chair

Our Commitment

At Finyx we recognise that our people’s mental health is just as critical to their wellbeing as their physical health. We are committed to ensuring our staff’s mental health is prioritised, that they feel comfortable at work and are confident that support is available should they need it.

Together, we aim to make Finyx a workplace where our people can be themselves and feel comfortable discussing their mental health as they would their physical health. All support we provide, or is provided by professionals, is delivered in confidence, without judgement or prejudice. We recognise seeking assistance is often difficult, particularly in a professional setting, but taking that first step shows real strength and courage; qualities we admire.

Phil Stewart

CEO

"Mental health isn’t a checkbox — it’s something we need to actively support in every interaction, with our clients and our colleagues. Creating a workplace where people feel safe, heard, and supported makes Finyx a genuinely great place to work. That’s why we’ve taken steps to prioritise mental wellbeing through open conversations, supportive leadership, and practical resources. Our goal is to foster a culture where it’s okay to not be okay — and where no one faces challenges alone."

Mental Health Champions Board

As Mental Health Champions, we are colleagues from all levels of seniority who work with Finyx’s Leadership Team to shape policies and practices to best support our people’s mental wellbeing and provide support to colleagues outside the traditional line management system.

Our primary purpose is to provide confidential support to any of our colleagues who are looking for help, have questions and queries related to mental health, or for anyone concerned about another colleague. With the support of qualified mental health first aiders, we will always listen in confidence to any colleague who is struggling and signpost them towards appropriate resources and services. All our staff have access to counselling through the medical insurance Finyx provides.

In addition to providing support and advising on Finyx policy, we raise awareness of mental health, challenge stigma and educate. We work with our colleagues to promote an inclusive working environment where our mental health, and the mental health of our peers, is respected and considered at all times.

Meet some of our Champions

"Healthy mind leads to healthy body. Investing time into understanding mental health allows me to make a positive impact on myself and others, especially in the times of uncertainty. I volunteered to be a mental health champion to help others listen to their body and become their happier, authentic selves."

Val Yuskevych, Champion

"Our mental health determines how we feel, how we think and how we act. It’s the primary factor that dictates our well-being, emotionally, socially and professionally. The provision of mental health support is, in my opinion, the single most important thing an organisation can do for its employees. I feel lucky that not only is that support provided at Finyx, we as the Mental Health Champions are given the power to shape and improve it."

Garrick Bainbridge, Chair