Stanhope
Foundation
Hope found through employment
At Stanhope we’re committed to positively shaping our neighbourhoods and cities — as well as nurturing the communities who spend time in them. And as one of the leading creators of workplaces in the UK, we understand the profound impact employment has on the physical, mental and economic wellbeing of places and people. Work matters.
We founded Stanhope Foundation to fund and raise awareness of charities that support people to find hope and pride through meaningful employment. Partnering with charities with dedicated employment-focused programmes, our investment helps people to find work for the first time, return to work after a prolonged break, or tackle work-related issues due to ill health.
If you’re interested in learning more or want to get involved, email stanhopefoundation@stanhopeplc.com. We’d love to chat.
What we do
The money we raise goes directly to our charity partners’ employment programmes.
So far we’ve helped fund:
- Coaching sessions
- Online skill sessions
- Specialist cancer support and training for HR managers in supporting staff who have been given a cancer diagnosis
- Consultations supporting people to manage post-treatment challenges
- Benefits advice and psychological support for those worried about their jobs
Our charities
St Mungo's
St Mungo’s firmly believe in a recovery-centred approach to ending homelessness. At the heart of everything they do is their mission to empower people to live fulfilling lives and prevent homelessness in the future. Their Recovery College is a 12-month programme that helps their clients get and sustain meaningful employment through workshops and 1-2-1 sessions with a Stanhope Foundation funded progression coach.
Maggie's
In the UK, 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The majority of people with cancer need additional practical, emotional and social support to complement the excellent medical treatment that the NHS provides. Maggie’s provides this support for free, including a ‘Back to Work Scheme’ for people living with cancer.
Construction Youth Trust
Construction Youth Trust’s mission is to inspire and support young people to achieve their full career potential by connecting them to meaningful opportunities within the Construction and Built Environment sector. Their Transitions Coaching programme supports students aged 16-18 who are interested in exploring higher-level apprenticeship pathways in the Built Environment. Social mobility is at the heart of their work, and they prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and/or those facing significant barriers to employment.
Our support charities
Mencap
Mencap helps people with a learning disability gain employment, skills and find paid jobs. They provide direct care and support offering information and advice, empowering people to find solutions and create change in their communities and wider society. The Stanhope Foundation supports their Headstart programme which partners with schools to provide employability sessions, work experience and employer engagement sessions to help people develop skills, experience, and aspirations to work.
Mayor’s Fund for London
Mayor’s Fund for London is a non-politically aligned, independent pan-London charity, championing life opportunities for young Londoners from low socio-economic backgrounds. Stanhope Foundation supports its Access Aspiration employability programme providing high-quality careers support and guidance for 16–18 year olds who are making key decisions about their future but struggling to make links with employers. The programme targets schools in boroughs where a high proportion of students are eligible for Pupil Premium and report a lack of access to businesses.
The journey so far
Since its launch in 2021, Stanhope Foundation has raised over £1m together with its generous partners. We’ve been able to help thousands of people on their journey into employment and enabled hundreds of hours of engagement to raise awareness about why work matters. We’ve also enabled our partners’ employees to share their time, skills and expertise on a voluntary basis — whether that’s working directly with charities on the ground, helping them raise their profile, providing work experience sessions, visiting schools or physically volunteering on site for local projects.
£0m raised
Since our launch in 2021
Get involved
Partner with us
Whether you partner with us on a Lead, Support or Participant basis, we’re excited to welcome you.
Donate
An annual pledge helps us make a significant and sustainable impact. It enables us to develop meaningful relationships with our charity partners and report back to you on the lives of those we help. Ready to pledge?
Give your time
We’ve got lots of opportunities for you to donate your time and expertise. Experience first hand the difference you can make.
Come along to our events
We run awareness and fundraising events all year round. Everyone’s invited.
If you’re interested in learning more or want to get involved, email stanhopefoundation@stanhopeplc.com. We’d love to chat.
Who we are
Lead partners
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