Community
Shaftesbury Capital has a strong track record of supporting the local community. In 2024, we contributed to a diverse range of charitable and community initiatives across Camden and Westminster, with a specific focus on supporting educational and employment opportunities for young people and addressing the issues of homelessness and food hardship.
We continue to build long-term relationships that maximise the value generated for the local community from our own resources and influence. In addition to financial support, we provide free or subsidised space and employee time to support volunteering activities with local charities, organisations and groups. In 2024, the value of our contributions totalled more than £900,000. More detail can be found on page 97 of our Annual Report, which can be found here.
Community Engagement Highlights
Partnerships with Young Westminster and Young Camden Foundation, supporting their Brighter Futures Fund and Heads Up Mental Health Fund respectively
Providing financial assistance to programmes delivered by St. Mungo’s and Single Homeless Project that support people who are homeless
Support for our third scholar from the University of Westminster, committing to continuing to fund fees and a bursary for an undergraduate student studying the Real Estate BSc (Hons) course
Delivery of the Apple Market Challenge, an enterprise challenge focused on increasing young people’s understanding of business and improving creativity, communication and leadership skills
Support for local community groups and events such as the London Chinese Community Centre, Covent Garden Community Centre and Soho Food Feast
Local arts support, funding educational programmes at The Donmar Warehouse and Go Live Theatre
Supporting food insecurity services delivered by the North Paddington Food Bank and The Abbey Centre
Support for ex-service personnel including through Armistice Day commemoration and Blind Veterans UK
In 2024, we undertook a thorough evaluation of our community investment activity as a combined business, developing an updated strategy to reflect local needs and better measure our impact. For 2025-2028, our primary strategy focus will be supporting local employment, the area identified as most relevant to our local communities and where, through partnerships and collaboration, we have an opportunity to create the greatest impact.
Our Community Impact Report is available here.