About Us
Our vision
A society in which every young person can thrive.
Our mission
We work in partnership to help young people overcome barriers, improve their lives and build a fairer society.
Our history
The Berkeley Foundation has come a long way since 2011. See some of biggest milestones and achievements below.
February 2021
Locksmith becomes an ambassador for the Street Elite Programme
November 2020
We fund a new report on solutions for homeless young people in London
September 2020
Awarded £300k in emergency COVID-19 funding to our partners
May 2020
The Foundation wins four trophies at The Business Charity Awards
March 2020
Five new partners will work will children at risk of school exclusion
October 2019
We announce a new four-year £8000,000 partnership with Lord's Taverners
June 2019
Frank Bruno MBE Visits the Street Elite Tower Hamlets Festival
April 2019
The first Berkeley Foundation Awards take place
March 2019
We commit more than £345K to combat youth homelessness
December 2018
65% of Berkeley staff are involved in our work - more than ever before
June 2018
Our second funding programme is launched
May 2018
We establish a capacity building fund
January 2018
We commit £279,000to our first funding programme
December 2017
Our work has reached 10,000 people, and we have committed over £10m
May 2017
Eighth strategic partnership launched with Imperial College
May 2017
Berkeley Foundation wins Best Corporate Foundation
January 2017
Strategic partnerships launched with MyBnk & The Prince's Trust
December 2016
Three year partnership with Crisis renewed for a further three years
November 2016
Three year partnership with The Change Foundation renewed
May 2016
Berkeley Foundation wins The Commitment to the Local Community Award
April 2016
Berkeley Foundation wins Charity Partnership Award
September 2015
Job creation programme helps 450 people in work
August 2015
100 Berkeley staff raise over £74,000 in Ride London
June 2015
Ian Wright attends Street Elite Festival
May 2015
Berkeley Foundation shortlisted for business charity awards
December 2014
South Quay Plaza hosted CRISIS at Christmas
June 2014
Job creation programme helps 250 unemployed people in work
April 2014
£1 million raised by Berkeley staff
February 2014
First 100 people into work through the job creation programme
July 2013
The Foundation's job creation programme launched
June 2013
Registered as an independent charity
June 2013
Gala Ball 2013
March 2013
Debate launched on rethinking homelessness
July 2012
Ten designated charities were established
April 2012
17 staff members raised £34,000 by competing in the London Marathon
April 2012
15 Percent of all Berkeley Staff signed up to the Give As You Earn Scheme
March 2012
150 Berkeley staff took part in Vertical Rush
October 2011
Our first major grants are delivered
August 2011
24 young people start on Street Elite
June 2011
First Two Partnerships launched
March 2011
The Berkeley Foundation was established
Our people
We are run by a small team of staff and a board of trustees.
They receive fantastic support from a group of volunteer Foundation Champions who work for the Berkeley Group.
Testimonials
"Above all, we want to have the deepest possible impact on our local communities. We work hard to understand and measure the impact of our work, and we're constantly learning about how best to approach these highly complex social issues."
Rob Perrins, Chairman of Berkeley Foundation
How we're funded
The Berkeley Foundation receives funding from two main sources. The Berkeley Group provides 'core funding', pays all of our overheads and covers the cost of specific fundraising events. Berkeley staff do a fantastic job of raising money through fundraising events and Give As You Earn, and the Berkeley Group matches everything they raise, pound for pound. Finally, we occasionally receive external donations.
Core documents
Transparency is important to us.
You can find our audited accounts here, and access our Annual Reviews as well as our 2018-2021 Foundation strategy below.
For a snapshot of the Foundation's work in 2020 please visit our annual review microsite.
Berkeley Foundation 2030 Strategic Plan
10 Year Review
Berkeley Foundation: 2011-2021 Full Evaluation
Berkeley Foundation: 2011-2021 Executive Summary
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2020
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2019
Berkeley Foundation Strategic Plan 2018-2021
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2018
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2017
Berkeley Foundation Strategy 2017
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2016
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2015
Berkeley Foundation Annual Review 2014
Research and publications
We want to share the learning from our partnerships.
We regularly publish reports and research on our four themes. You can explore some of these below
Street Elite Toolkit 2022
Improving Youth Mental Health
Housing Solutions For Young People Experiencing Homeless In London
Social Return On Investment Analysis & Report
Preparing Young People To Live Independently Report
An Employer's Guide To Supporting Talented Young People Facing Barriers into Work
Tackling Youth Unemployment Through The Arts: Evaluation Summary
Engaging Hard To Reach Young People Through Sport
Rethinking Homelessness