HOST Social Impact Report 2025

KEY PROGRAMMES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Modern Worker for the Modern Workplace Equipping senior leaders across industries with the skills to adopt generative AI and drive productivity through digital transformation

FreelanceHER 100 Supporting women

Gametech365 Accelerating growth for start-ups in gaming, immersive tech, and creative innovation through sector-specialist support

and underrepresented groups with the skills, confidence, and mentoring to launch and grow businesses

This report outlines the social and economic impact of the strategic partnership between Salford City Council and IN4 Group , spanning April 2023 to March 2025. United by a shared vision of inclusive growth, the partnership has positioned Salford as a national beacon for digital innovation, enterprise, and social value creation , with reach and relevance across Greater Manchester and beyond.

More than just a workplace, HOST Salford is a community that offers start-ups and scale- ups regular events, workshops, and community initiatives, making it a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and opportunity. IN4 Group’s mission to generate meaningful local value is embedded across all areas of its work. From talent development and workforce engagement to supplier investment and community-based delivery, the Group’s integrated approach is helping to shape a more inclusive, digitally confident, and economically resilient Salford .

CyberFirst MEGA Hubs Preparing young people for careers in cyber by embedding digital awareness and skills in local schools, including an out-of-school Cyber and Esports Academy

Play AI Upskilling early

Skills City Breaking barriers for underrepresented groups in tech through employer-led Skills Bootcamps designed to fast-track digital careers

career graduates and apprentices with the latest AI qualifications while nurturing joy and confidence with tech

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