How we make a difference

Our work has a transformational impact on the lives of the local people that we work with.

Between 2023-2024, we supported 4,458 people through our projects.

Here's some of our successes for each project -

Base Productions, Our Youth led production company -

Produced content for 18 commissions. Clients include Axa Insurance, UD Music and Adidas.
Produced 8 short films and music videos, themed around Women's rights and Men's mental health - in partnership with Movember and Avenues Youth.
Were selected at 6 films festivals, 1 win for Best Low Budget Film. 2 films selected for the inclusive BAFTA qualifying Festival Oska Bright.

Youth Programme -

983 hours of youth work across 254 unique sessions
18 young people supported into further education or employment
479 individual young people supported (aged 10-25)
78% of our young people are from Global Majority backgrounds

Older people's Programme -

302 referrals across Westminster and RBKC
Outreach supported 476 older individuals
£1.8 Million in social value
Reached 1,199 older people in total

Financial Resilience -

Supported 219 residents, more than 600 times, with benefits and money advice, energy and food
Helped 93 tenants receive a household/educational grant, totalling over £38,000
132 people engaged with our Employability and Training service

Volunteering -

147 Volunteers befriended isolated older people in the community
245 volunteers supported our Retail Team fundraising money for good causes, providing 19,757 volunteer hours in their community
We won the RBKC Awards for highest number volunteers in a Housing Association in the borough.

In continuing the legacy of our founder Octavia Hill, our community projects support sustainable, diverse communities, providing opportunity for people to develop, be confident in the future and fulfil their potential.

Our community work connects with diverse people across all age groups. We seek to optimise our impact and reach, helping to create and sustain vibrant, thriving neighbourhoods and better lives for all.