ABOUT US
We believe that Coreus and all companies have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work. The construction industry has a profound economic, social and environmental impact. This affects society, influencing productivity and wellbeing. As a community-focused business, we recognise the difference that our industry can make. So, we have created The Coreus Foundation, as a vehicle to create significant public benefit, consistent with Coreus’ social value ambitions.
The Coreus Foundation will be devoted to making a significant difference in the communities where Coreus operates, through supporting charitable social value, and environmental initiatives, as well as committing to donating 1% of its annual net profit to The Coreus Foundation over the next 4 years.
The Foundation will build strong and enduring relationships with charity partners and the trustees believe that investing for the long term is the best way to maximise the impact of Coreus’ charitable funding and pro bono support. This also enables The Foundation to build authentic partnerships, which provide additional opportunities for Coreus employees to give back and so further increase the public benefit and charitable impact provided by The Foundation.
OUR TRUSTEES
We couldn't do what we do without the help of our valuable Trustees.
Neville Coles - Chair of Trustees
Neville has spent 35 years in education, teaching a range of subjects in large secondary schools in Leicestershire, Hertfordshire and Somerset. In 2007 Neville became the Principal / Headteacher of - Priory Community School (North Somerset) and a National Leader for Education and an Ofsted inspector.After an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection in 2014, Priory Community School were asked by the Department for Education to form a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) – The Priory Learning Trust - which grew to a group of 9 schools with 5,000 students and 800 staff.
Neville now greatly enjoys assisting The Coreus Group with leadership and business development. Through our Charitable Foundation, he knows to stay true to the core values of Coreus - that is, to be industry leaders, disruptive innovators and a real force for good in our local communities. The Foundation will annually support a Charity of the Year, whilst also supporting a range of local groups who are seeking to do good, specifically with a focus on well-being and conservation initiatives involving young people.
Andrew Clancy
Andrew is the founder of Coreus Group which he set up in May 2019 with the vision to create a people-centred business that people want to work with and for. Under his leadership, Coreus has experienced significant growth while maintaining strong commitments to its people, communities and the environment. In striving to be a great employer, Coreus was recognised as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024 and has won Employer of the Year at both the Bristol and Exeter Property Awards.
Andrew has experience working on all sides of the construction industry, leading schemes for clients across a number of sectors including residential, education, leisure, defence and commercial. Throughout his career, Andrew has been passionate about positively disrupting the industry to inspire innovation and have a meaningful impact. It is these values he aims to bring to The Coreus Foundation, which was set up to further Coreus’ commitments to giving back to local communities. Having started Coreus from his spare bedroom in Chard, Andrew knows firsthand the value in small projects and their potential to grow into something extraordinary. As a Coreus Foundation Trustee, he is determined to support local causes that have the potential to create a real difference.
James Hildreth
James is the founder of Hildreth Financial Management Limited and is dedicated to supporting clients with their financial goals. Having been a professional cricketer for Somerset County Cricket Club for 20 years, James is passionate about drawing from that experience and using the professional sporting mindset to create great outcomes for clients.
As a Partner of St. James’s Place, James has supported and been involved in St. James’ Place Charitable Foundation, which aims to make a positive and lasting difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to small and medium charities. Underpinned by the belief that everyone should prosper, not just the wealthy few, St James’s Place Charitable Foundation has raised over £120 million in support of young people, hospices, cancer support and mental health.
James hopes to draw from his experiences as a trustee, professional sports person and financial advisor to progress the charitable aims of The Coreus Foundation, supporting projects that improve the wellbeing, prosperity and sustainability of our communities.
Helen Burge
Helen is a Consultant School Business Leader based in the South West of England. She has worked in education for over 20 years and is passionate about educational operational excellence and sustainability. She has recently received her Masters in Strategic Educational Leadership.
In addition, Helen is a Fellow and Trustee of the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL), as well as co-chair for UK Schools Sustainability Network Operations Group.
Helen has previously worked with Coreus to promote sustainability within schools. The Coreus Foundation’s three pillars really resonate with her because of her work in the education sector around providing opportunity, supporting physical and mental health, plus of course promoting sustainability. She hopes, as a Trustee for The Coreus Foundation, she will be able to collaborate with like-minded professionals to make an active contribution to the foundation’s mission and make a tangible difference in the lives of communities that Coreus operates within.
Tamsin Frances
Tamsin has combined the skills and experience from a career in primary leadership and then in business and operations in secondary schools to now lead on operations at the Ted Wragg Trust. She loves working with leaders in education to create organisational cultures where staff feel valued, included and empowered to transform lives and strengthen communities to make the world a better place. Growing up in Torbay and having lived most of her life across the region of Devon and Cornwall she is passionate about making the South West the best place in the country to go to school and to go on to have a life of opportunity. With an MA in English Literature from the University of Cambridge and a youth mainly spent in the theatre she has a passion for the transformative power of the arts. Tamsin hopes her varied experience will help support the vision of The Coreus Foundation to unlock the doors of opportunity to children in the South West.