We directly invest around £1.4 million each year. We invest through a combination of charitable grants and community development advice and support via local community groups and charities. We aim for our investment to be led by our customers and communities. This helps us to contribute in a sustainable way, by helping people to realise their aspirations and by building local capacity for communities to drive change for themselves.
Within our communities are local teams who support people to grow relationships, increase their connections with others, know their community - and feel part of it. We welcome projects and partnerships that are community-led, sustainable and build on the passions and skills of local people.
Beyond our direct investment, we work with our construction partners, supply chain and external funders to secure additional investment for our communities.
You can find out more in our Community Investment Strategy or contact community@sanctuary.co.uk
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Our Community Investment Strategy
We know that building strong communities is as important as providing a home. We want to help build resilience and connection with our customers and their communities.
Our objective is to support the development of successful and sustainable communities in the areas where we operate.
Partnerships and projects in action
We support a range of local projects in our communities, working with trusted local partners and customers to drive sustainable, long-term change.
Year at a glance 2024/25
The Investment
The Reach
150
community groups supported
333
initiatives
46,654
interactions with beneficiaries
The Impact
12,656
people supported to increase connection
17,944
lives positively impacted by wellbeing projects
1,898
people engaged in shaping local investment
2,244
people supported through financial inclusion
Resulting in £1.2m
increased savings
1,007
people supported through Hardship Fund awards
Community Investment
We know that building strong communities is as important as providing a home, and we want to offer funding to charities and community groups to help build more sustainable places to live.
Our community projects
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Memories take root in memorial garden
A garden in Sanctuary’s Kingsmead estate is a community-led project managed by environmental education charity ecoActive created by over 50 volunteers, including residents, relatives, and community members. A part of the Hackney Buzzline, it aims to connect green spaces in Hackney.
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Going Wild for gardening in Glasgow
A group of green-fingered residents are getting active and enjoying spending time together at the Glenlora Wild Garden. The community have created a welcoming space in a neighbourhood where we have a local office and more than 400 homes.
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The kitchen at the heart of a community
At St Peter’s Church in Ipswich, we’ve worked with our suppliers to fund and fit a brand-new kitchen that has become a lively hub for the local community.
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Choirs build confidence and community
In the Bretch Hill area of Banbury, we’re funding a music project for residents and the wider community that reduces social isolation, creates connections, and helps people learn new skills.
The project centres around two choirs – one for young people and their families called Vocal Band, and one for older people called Sing Out for Wellness.
Sanctuary Supported Living's Partnership with Dame Kelly Holmes Trust 2023-24
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The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust has made an incredible impact on our young people over the past year. This video is packed with inspiring statistics that highlight how our collaboration has supported our young people to be more resilient and confident, and transformed lives and communities.
We’re very proud of our Employee Volunteering Scheme
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We’re very proud of our Employee Volunteering Scheme, which supports employees to volunteer for up to two working days each year, which in turn supports our communities.
