Health and Wellbeing
Since 2021:
We’ve invested £6.4m in partnerships reaching over 30,000 people [1]
At least 3,300 young people improved their wellbeing, confidence or resilience. [2]
We funded the expansion of the Lord’s Taverners’ SEND school programme. [3]
Berkeley staff raised over £2.5m in support of our health & wellbeing partners. [4]
Case Studies
Kitchen Social: Providing Food and Activities During School Holidays
The Kitchen Social programme is delivered by The Mayor’s Fund for London. One of the delivery hubs is A.P.P.L.E
At first glance, Acton Play Projects and Leisure Events (A.P.P.LE.) supports young people to play and have fun in Acton Park, but its impact goes much further. For the last 29 years, it has provided an openaccess, safe space for young people facing the biggest barriers to thrive outside of school, with community cooking and eating at the heart of the provision. Food is its biggest expense after staff costs. Amid increasing demand for its services and rising food costs, support from the Kitchen Social programme has been vital. In the last 12 months, A.P.P.L.E. has been supported by MFL and Berkeley Foundation to deliver 1,410 additional nutritious holiday meals to over 240 young people. For A.P.P.L.E. and the Mayor’s Fund for London, youth involvement in programme design and delivery is key; from designing menus to hands-on experiences preparing budget-friendly, tasty meals.
Through the partnership, A.P.P.L.E. also receives family food recipe kits, enabling this education to continue at home. When Jamal started at A.P.P.L.E. they were shy, finding it hard to connect with others and get involved. Encouraged to support with cooking meals, they discovered a new passion, made new friends and gained a newfound confidence and independence. “Whenever I'm hungry, I know that if I come to A.P.P.L.E. it will always have nice food for us to eat. We also get to help with making the food, and if there's something we want to try we can tell the staff, and they can make it with us."
The Grange Centre: Supporting People With Disabilities to Lead Independent and Fulfilling Lives
The Grange Centre is a Community Partner charity of the local Berkeley team in Surrey.
Alison Keeley, CEO at The Grange Centre, describes the partnership:
“We really value the support we receive from Berkeley. The team is currently supporting us with a project to improve our Reception area and staff kitchen. The kitchen has already been transformed, and with support from the team at Berkeley, we have plans to create a Reception area which is more welcoming and accessible. The small galley kitchen near our Reception is used every day by our staff and service users. The redesign that has taken place has made the kitchen more accessible to everyone, particularly wheelchair users. The changes have also contributed to increased independence for the people we support. Whilst we are hugely grateful for the financial donations we receive, we really value the professional expertise that Berkeley has been able to offer.
“We also appreciate the additional opportunities that working with the Berkeley Foundation offers - several people we support have visited Berkeley offices in Leatherhead and Cobham to run pop-up shops. They’ve gained exposure to a corporate environment, met new people and developed their sales skills!
“I know I speak for everyone at The Grange Centre when I say thank you to Berkeley for this amazing relationship, and that we are very much looking forward to the next three years.”
Our Partners
Lord’s Taverners
Lord’s Taverners provides free, inclusive, and impactful cricket programmes empowering young people living with a disability or facing socio-economic disadvantage. Berkeley Group colleagues get involved through employability sessions for Super 1s participants, and by volunteering at a range of events.
Mayor’s Fund for London
Kitchen Social, delivered by Mayor’s Fund for London, is a holiday provision programme that works with young people and families to support them with food and activities in the school holidays. Our partnership funds hubs close to Berkeley developments, where colleagues also get involved with volunteering.
Alexander Devine
Alexander Devine provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire, South Bucks and surrounding counties. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
Change of Scene
Change of Scene is a Surrey-based charity offering animal assisted outdoor learning to young people who are struggling in education. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
Demelza
Demelza provides extraordinary care to children and young people in Kent, South East London and East Sussex with serious or life-limiting conditions, providing expert clinical care and helping to create extraordinary moments along the way. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
Ealing Mencap
Ealing Mencap gives children and adults with learning and other disabilities the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live as independently as possible. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow
Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow supports local families with compassionate, non-judgmental, and confidential support. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
St Giles
St Giles helps people impacted by poverty, violence and exploitation to build a positive future. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
The Grange Centre
The Grange Centre supports people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives, through skills building and work experience opportunities. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
WEST Youth Zone
WEST Youth Zone is a purpose-built space for West London's young people. It offers creative and active sessions to help young people see what they can achieve, and give them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.
YourStory
YourStory is a mentoring charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and families in London, building confidence, increasing motivation and employability, and preventing reoffending. This partnership is driven by colleagues from the local Berkeley office, building connections through a range of staff engagements.