A society in which every young person can thrive.
We work in partnership to help young people overcome barriers, improve their lives and build a fairer society.
The Berkeley Foundation has come a long way since 2011.
See some of biggest milestones and achievements below.
The Berkeley Foundation was established
March
First two partnerships launched
June
24 Young People Start on Street Elite
August
Our first major grants are delivered
October
150 Berkeley staff took part in Vertical Rush
March
15 percent of all Berkeley Staff signed up to the Give as you Earn Scheme
April
17 staff members raised £34,000 by competing in the London Marathon
April
Ten Designated Charities were established
July
Debate launched on Rethinking Homelessness
March
Gala Ball 2013
June
Registered as an independent charity
June
The Foundation's Job Creation Programme launched
July
First 100 people into work through the Job Creation Programme
February
£1 million raised by Berkeley Staff
April
Job Creation Programme helps 250 unemployed people in work
June
South Quay Plaza hosted CRISIS at Christmas
December
Berkeley Foundation shortlisted for Business Charity awards
May
Ian Wright attends Street Elite festival
June
100 Berkeley staff raise over £74,000 in Ride London
August
Job Creation Programme helps 450 people in work
September
Berkeley Foundation wins Charity Partnership Award
April
Berkeley Foundation wins the Commitment to the Local Community Award
May
Three year partnership with The Change Foundation renewed
November
Three year partnership with Crisis renewed for a further three years
December
Strategic Partnerships launched with MyBnk & the Prince's Trust
January
Berkeley Foundation wins Best Corporate Foundation
May
Eighth Strategic Partnership launched with Imperial College London
May
Our work has reached 10,000 people, and we have committed over £10m
December
We commit £279,000 to our first funding programme
January
We establish a Capacity Building Fund
May
Our second funding programme is launched
June
65% of Berkeley staff are involved in our work - more than ever before
December
We commit more than £345k to combat youth homelessness
March
The first Berkeley Foundation Awards take place
April
Frank Bruno MBE visits the Street Elite Tower Hamlets festival
June
We announce a new four-year £800,000 partnership with Lord's Taverners
October
Five new partners will work with children at risk of school exclusion
March
The Foundation wins four trophies at the Business Charity Awards
May
Awarded £300k in emergency Covid-19 funding to our partners
September
We fund a new report on solutions for homeless young people in London
November
Five new partners will work with children at risk of school exclusion
March
The Foundation wins four trophies at the Business Charity Awards
May
Awarded £300k in emergency Covid-19 funding to our partners
September
We fund a new report on solutions for homeless young people in London
November
Locksmith becomes an ambassador for the Street Elite programme
February
Locksmith becomes an ambassador for the Street Elite programme
February
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.
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 the Berkeley Foundation
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.
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