Home - news - Landsec renews major social value investment. Landsec renews major social value investment with Ahead Partnership. 03 Aug, 26 Landsec has renewed its partnership with Ahead Partnership, which will see the expansion of bespoke social value programmes in multiple locations across the UK, providing new career opportunities to more young people than ever before. Delivered through Ahead Partnership's bespoke model for improved social mobility, this latest collaboration will see hundreds more young people connecting with businesses and role models from key sectors and industries linked to retail and development. The partnership sits as part of Landsec Futures, a social mobility fund which seeks to boost equality within the real estate industry and deliver £200 million worth of social value by 2030. The collaboration between Ahead Partnership and Landsec, the UK's largest commercial property development and investment company, guarantees significant investment into their co-designed "Made In" challenges, which reached its 2026 finale last month. A series of employability and enterprise competitions, the programme gives young people the opportunity to learn about the diverse range of careers on offer to them in retail and design, and pitch the transformation of vacant retail units or outdoor spaces into vibrant community destinations to a panel of experts. As part of the programme's growth, the Made In challenge will launch at Liverpool ONE from 2027, bringing the initiative to young people in Liverpool for the first time and extending its impact beyond its existing locations, including Cardiff, Essex, Glasgow, Kent, Leeds and Portsmouth. Our partnership with Landsec is an exemplar of the type of social value we are committed to delivering: collaborating to provide meaningful, repeated engagement opportunities, hands-on learning experiences and access to business leaders, role models and mentors. At a time when there are more than a million young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training, these partnerships are vital to broaden access and opportunity for young people into good jobs across growing sectors. It is only through this kind of early intervention that we can stem the tide of rising youth unemployment. Andy Clarke, Partnerships Director at Ahead Partnership At Landsec, we recognise the importance of early engagement in securing a fairer, more diverse future workforce. The renewal of our successful partnership with Ahead Partnership will be a powerful driving force in the delivery of our bold social value ambitions. We are committed to improving equality across our sector, currently supporting over 30,000 people from underrepresented socioeconomic backgrounds towards long-term employment by 2030. Through our work with Ahead Partnership, we are able to identify and support young people who will benefit significantly from this type of engagement, and tailor these initiatives to them and for them. Kate Honey, Director of Social Impact at Landsec

Buchanan Galleries to support employability programme in partnership with Apex Scotland. 22 Jul 2026 Landsec, owner of Glasgow shopping centre Buchanan Galleries, has committed to a three-year partnership with Apex Scotland to deliver an employability programme supporting people with experience of the justice system. Apex Scotland supports people with experience of the justice system, or those at risk of entering it, to rebuild their lives and create a future beyond their past. Through its work, the charity helps individuals develop confidence, build trust, take responsibility and strengthen their wellbeing, giving them the tools they need to move towards positive destinations such as employment, volunteering or playing an active role in their community. Over the three-year partnership, Apex Scotland and Buchanan Galleries will work together to deliver the Future Focus programme - a 10-week employability service designed to support individuals on their journey towards employment. The partnership will support 12 participants in each cohort, enabling dozens of people to benefit from the programme over the course of the collaboration. Apex Scotland's Future Focus service is carefully designed to participants develop essential workplace skills, while also supporting job searches, matching them with suitable roles, preparing them for work placements and providing ongoing in-work support. It also celebrates the positive progress participants make along the way. Buchanan Galleries will play an active role in helping participants take practical steps towards employment. By providing access to a busy retail environment in the heart of Glasgow, the centre will offer valuable work experience opportunities that allow participants to build confidence, develop transferable skills and gain first-hand insight into the workplace. The partnership follows the news of Buchanan Galleries £76M boost to the Glasgow economy and 1,500 jobs, revealing the significant role Buchanan Galleries continues to play in Glasgow's economic and social landscape. Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, said, "We're proud to be working with Apex Scotland to support a programme that gives people the confidence, skills and practical experience they need to take positive steps forward. "Buchanan Galleries sits at the heart of Glasgow, and we recognise the important role we can play in opening up opportunities for people in our local community. By offering work experience opportunities, we hope to help participants build confidence, explore new possibilities and move closer to a brighter future." Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine, CEO at Apex Scotland said, "We're thrilled to launch this partnership with Buchanan Galleries and our Future Focus Programme. We know that when someone with experience of the justice system secures and sustains work, the benefits ripple far beyond the individual, it strengthens families, communities and workplaces. The support from Buchanan Galleries will change lives. This partnership with help reduce stigma, and reoffending by providing critical opportunities for people to have a future beyond their past."

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