VMS Limited, a leading UK provider of vegetation and environmental services, has announced a three-year partnership with Northampton Saints Foundation as a Founder15 partner, supporting the Foundation’s employability programmes for young people.
VMS delivers comprehensive services across railways, waterways, and commercial sites, specialising in landscaping, arboriculture, and ecological management. The company combines hands-on work with consultancy and training in vegetation and tree management, all underpinned by a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and efficiency.
Through this partnership, VMS will deliver interactive sessions and site visits for students on the Foundation’s employability programmes, providing first-hand insight into careers within one of the UK’s leading de-vegetation contractors. By engaging directly with young people, VMS aims to spark interest in arboriculture and environmental careers, support apprenticeship pathways, and contribute to building a pipeline of work-ready talent that strengthens local businesses and makes a lasting community impact.
Taught in partnership with Northampton College, Tresham College and West Northamptonshire Council, the Foundations Employability programmes equip young people with qualifications, work experience, and personal development opportunities to meet the needs of local employers, reduce skills gaps, and lower youth unemployment. In addition, participants develop essential life skills, resilience, confidence, teamwork, and decision-making abilities, preparing them for both personal and professional success.
During the 2024-2025 academic year the Employability programmes created £360,89k worth of social value with 92% of young people moving onto a positive progression into education, employment or training. "Hearing first-hand from our partners about their careers and experiences is invaluable for young people” said Craig Phillips, Head of Employability and Skills at the Foundation. “We hope their sessions inspire students, through the theory of change ‘Journey to work’, helping them build skills and explore careers in arboriculture and environmental management.
Speaking of the partnership, Managing Director at VMS Limited, Rob Mallett said: “We are proud to join the Foundation’s Founder15 scheme. Being a part of the employability journey will allow us to make a real difference by supporting young people in the community to learn key skills essential for the workplace.”
In addition to becoming a Founder15 partner, VMS have recently supported Foundation Day, the charity’s largest annual fundraising event, as a sleeve sponsor. Their logo featured on the warm-up t-shirts worn by Northampton Saints players during the match against Newcastle Red Bulls on 21st March at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which raised over £70,000.
For more information about the Founder15 scheme please click here.