Benham and Reeves Foundation Creating a brighter tomorrow

Building communities by giving back

Improving the lives of the communities we operate in is a key component of our business philosophy. It’s why partnering with charities and initiatives such as the ABC Foundation in India, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Disasters Emergency Committee will always remain close to our hearts and benefit from our financial support. We believe that societies flourish when individual needs are understood and met. This is why our ‘live to give’ ethos is at the heart of everything we do.

FERBUARY 2025

Bright Ideas for Tennis

We’re proud to support Bright Ideas for Tennis, a charity that empowers individuals with learning, sensory, or physical disabilities through inclusive tennis programmes. Their ‘I Play 30’ initiative offers free weekly sessions at over 100 venues across the UK, promoting vital life skills. We recently contributed £1,000 to their inspiring 24-hour Tennis Marathon, where children across the country played continuously to raise awareness and foster inclusivity through sport.

Whizz Kids

We supported Whizz Kids, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children across the UK. With strong ties to the Barratt team, we’re proud to donate £200 in support of Harry Day-Brosnan, an international sales advisor known to us, as he takes on the London Marathon to raise funds for this incredible initiative.

JANUARY 2025

Cancer Research UK

Greg Wilson, Head of Property Management, will join the St Albans Walk/Run for Cancer Research UK in memory of a relative. We're proud to support his fundraising with a contribution of £250.

St Lukes Hospice

Our furnishing partner, InStyle Direct, regularly donates items to St Luke's Hospice, providing essential furnishings to those in need. This month, we made another contribution to support their important work.

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2024

Great Ormond Street Hospital

We made a £1,000 donation to the hospital's charity, joining them in their efforts to aid the less fortunate.

Squash Squared

Squash Squared is the UK’s first squash and education charity that helps underprivileged children to improve their studies and teaches them how to play squash. We had made a contribution to one of the teams participating in a tournament organised by the charity.

Cystic Fibrosis Winter Support Fund

In addition to our monthly contribution to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, we have made an additional £1,000 donation to their Winter Support Fund, helping those in need during this holiday season.

SEPTEMBER 2024

Youth Adventure Trust

We had made a contribution in support of Barratt's international sales team trekking through the Black Mountains, which had raised money for the Youth Adventure Trust. The organisation aids vulnerable 11-15 year olds through outdoor adventure programmes.

JULY & AUGUST 2024

Maytree Respite Centre

We supported the suicide prevention centre with a donation during their fundraising event.

Mutts in Distress

We supported the animal shelter that works with rescue dogs, providing a donation for a dog that needed operation on a broken leg.

Community Day at The Green Quarter

We made a small contribution towards the event which brought residents at the development together with a wide range of activities.

The Running Charity

In conjuntion with Barratt Development's annual sports day, we made a donation in support of Craig Carson, MD from Barratt West London team against the East London division.

JUNE 2024

TARANNUM

Our MD, Anita Mehra, attended an event on 29 June held by Tarannum which is a nonprofit organisation combining music with philanthropy.

The event was organised to support the renowned child rights activist, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's children's Foundation (KSCF). Kailash Satyarthi, is a leader in child protection and child development and envisions a world free of violence against children and works on an array of issues that affect vulnerable children and their families.

MAY 2024

A.P.P.L.E.

We have made a contribution to the organisation, in support of youths in Ealing by providing free, open access recreational, educational and creative activities in and out of school hours.

EASE

We also made a donation to EASE, a local community group in Ealing supporting asylum seekers and refugees to thrive in their community.

APRIL 2024

War in Ukraine

The remaining £1,700 out of our £10,000 pledge have been donated to DePaul International, a charity that focuses on homelessness, covering many countries including Ukraine.

MARCH 2024

War in Ukraine

We have contributed £8,300 to date as part of our £10,000 pledge.

Basement Youth Cafe

We have agreed to support this initiative which offers a safe space for youths in Ealing, led by volunteers from the Biss Community Church

JANUARY 2024

Winter Warmth Campaign

It was truly heartwarming (no pun intended) to see so many team members contribute to the Winter Warmth Campaign. We collected and delivered hundreds of items, which we donated to the Salvation Army to help keep people warm during the colder months.

A big thank you to everyone involved—you can read more about this initiative on our blog: Wrapped Up with Winter Warmth.

Movember Campaign

Our Hong Kong office staff, Luke, participated in the Movember campaign last year to raise funds for men’s health, and we had made a contribution to his initiative.

Crisis

We began our partnership with Crisis, a charity supporting the homeless, to provide practical assistance such as access to benefits, healthcare, and employment opportunities. To kickstart this relationship, we made a £1,000 donation.

To learn more about the incredible work Crisis does, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

The ABC Foundation

A few years ago Benham and Reeves became involved with the ABC Foundation, an organisation that helps young adults in India improve their English language skills and so find employment in the hospitality industry.

The aim is to offer students from rural areas of India and Pakistan a specialist English language course - English for Hospitality Professionals. This focuses on spoken English, enabling participants to become qualified for skilled employment in the international hospitality sector.

Graduates have gone on to find jobs in leading hotels and restaurants, from India Le Meridien and Delhi Hyatt Regency to Holiday Inn and Sofitel.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

We are proud supporters of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, a fantastic charity which supports people suffering from this debilitating disease. The money we raise for them goes directly to funding research into new treatments for the disease as well as providing practical support to those with Cystic Fibrosis and their families. The aim is to give sufferers a better quality of care and a better future.

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening disease which causes internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, to become clogged with thick, sticky mucus. This causes chronic infections and inflammation of the lungs. Over 9,000 people in the UK have Cystic Fibrosis.

Crisis is a British national charity dedicated to ending homelessness. It was founded in 1967 in response to the growing homelessness problem in the UK. The charity provides services and support to help people transition out of homelessness and into stable housing.

Key focus areas-

Emergency support- Crisis provides immediate support through outreach teams and drop-in services that offer food, shelter, and basic necessities.

Housing assistance- The charity helps individuals find and sustain housing. They work with private landlords and offer advice on tenancy agreements, housing rights, and budgeting.

Education and employment- Crisis offers training, educational courses, and support for job-seeking, helping people gain skills and confidence to secure employment and build long-term independence.

Health and wellbeing- The organization addresses the health issues often faced by people experiencing homelessness, including mental health support, substance abuse counseling, and access to medical care.

Policy and campaigning- Crisis works on influencing government policies and raising awareness about homelessness issues, pushing for systemic changes that can help reduce and eventually end homelessness in the UK.