28.4.2026 | Ports

One of Britain’s most important trust ports has broken records for its social value delivery – providing millions of pounds worth of support to good causes in Essex and Suffolk.

Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) delivered an incredible £6,719,954 in social value in 2025, breaking its 2024 record of £5.1m.

That figure covers delivery in areas such as providing apprenticeships, employing locally, supporting the environment, aiding local not-for-profits, and spending locally with small and independent businesses.

Highlights include delivering £4.58 million in social value by promoting local skills and employment, and achieving £ 1.6 million in social value by supporting our local supply chain. Other examples include investing in community and environmental projects through grants and volunteer and expert hours, delivering over £469,000 in social value.

It also raised more than £7,700 for its chosen charity of the year, Home-Start Harwich.

Linzi Jobber, Sustainability Manager at HHA, said: “It is brilliant to be once again celebrating a record-breaking year for our social value delivery.

“As a trust port that invests in our local community, seeing the positive impact of our work first-hand is truly inspiring.

“We put social value at the heart of our operations, whether that’s employing local people, protecting our environment or supporting businesses in our area.

“We look forward to another record-breaking year for 2026.”

HHA was the first trust port to use the Social Value Portal and the nationally recognised TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) framework in 2022 and has since led the industry in its approach to social value.

It has since delivered more than £20 million in social value, with a target to reach £40 million by 2030.

Jake Storey, Chief Finance Officer and interim CEO at HHA, added: “It is incredibly promising to see our colleagues deliver another record-breaking year of social value delivery.

“We have a long way to go to reach our £40m target, but it is great to see we are on track with a brilliant figure for 2025.

“Together, we want to ensure the benefits of our work are felt in communities across Essex and Suffolk.”

More information on HHA’s social value delivery can be found at www.hha.co.uk.