We are Thorn SDS

At Thorn SDS, we are committed to social responsibility, sustainability, and community impact. Guided by our core values, we support initiatives from mentoring students to preventing food waste, ensuring our work benefits both people and the planet.

Our Social Values

At Thorn SDS, our social values are rooted in making a positive impact on our people, communities, and the environment.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, collaboration, and continuous development through initiatives that support education, sustainability, and social well-being. From mentoring students at local schools and preventing food waste through the Community Cupboards project to supporting local charities like the Riding for the Disabled, we actively contribute to the communities we serve. Guided by our core principles of trust, respect, and nurture, we aim to create a fair, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.

Our Impact

We recognise the importance of operating our business in a manner that is socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and governed by ethical standards.

We are committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our core operations and business strategy to create long-term value for our stakeholders and to contribute positively to society. We are ISO9001 and ISO27001 accredited, Cyber Essentials certified, JOSCAR registered, and are members of the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industry body, ADS.

By combining expertise, integrity, and care, we make a difference—one project, one team, and one community at a time.

Key Initiatives

Working with local schools

Our CEO has been a school governor for many years and voluntarily tutors maths and science to girls, hoping to encourage them to consider engineering and other STEM subjects as a possible career path. One of our team in Germany has recently started a similar programme there for A-Level maths students.

Supporting charities

Our HR Business Partner and two other members of the team support local charities with their time and expertise. They undertake tasks including manning community cupboard (to stop food wastage) and the preparation of monthly newsletters for a “Riding for Disabled” providing information on the group’s activities and upcoming events to raise awareness and funds.

Training and development

We provide comprehensive training opportunities for all our employees, supporting continuous growth and development. This includes regular weekly and monthly training sessions, as well as apprenticeship programmes available to some team members. These efforts are designed to support the long-term employability and success of everyone at Thorn SDS.

Core Principles

Trust

Trust forms the foundations of our relationships within, and externally to Thorn SDS. By prioritising trust, we maintain a fair and transparent working environment which allows for employee satisfaction and client success.

High Performance

At Thorn SDS, we are driven by our commitment to excellence. We are proactive and take responsibility to ensure our services are delivered seamlessly.

One Team

People are at the heart of our business. That is why we value and uphold our “people first” culture which prioritises collaboration and communication, both internally and across our stakeholders.

Respect

At Thorn SDS, respect is fundamental to our culture and is upheld across our stakeholder relationships. We treat everyone with integrity, ensuring all voices are heard and valued to maintain a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Nurture

We are constantly developing and growing as a business and ensure that our teams also have the space to do this. We maintain a focus on innovation by prioritising learning.