Social Purpose
Charity Owned
We are immensely proud to be charity owned. As our sole shareholder, Andrews Charitable Trust (ACT) has shaped our purpose and is woven into the very fabric of everything we do. Motivated by ACT's mission, we take pride in supporting their efforts to uplift people and communities who need support.
Andrews Charitable Trust (ACT)
ACT delivers support through various means, across a range of initiatives designed to tackle the complex issues surrounding housing and poverty - both nationally and globally. Their primary focus is on addressing these critical challenges to create lasting, positive change. One of the key ways ACT provides support is by giving grants to charities that are dedicated to alleviating housing-related poverty. Through these efforts, ACT plays a vital role in enhancing communities and improving lives.
The [establish] project
The [establish] project is just one of the ways ACT delivers impact. Set up by ACT, the [establish] project transforms the lives of young people vulnerable to homelessness by providing high-quality, safe, and affordable housing. Currently, 21 young people are housed in 7 properties. It’s not just about providing a home, it’s about offering a stable foundation to help vulnerable young people to reach their full potential.
Visit the Andrews Charitable Trust website to learn more.
Our role
At Andrews Property Group, we all roll up our sleeves and get involved too. We provide housing management services and liaise regularly with the [establish] tenants housed within the project. Beyond that, our teams actively participate in fundraising activities and volunteer for the projects we support. Our hands-on approach means that we’re contributing resources, time and effort to make a tangible difference to the lives of those we aim to help.
Our founder
Business can drive positive change in the world, a belief held by our founder, Cecil Jackson-Cole, when he opened the first Andrews branch in 1946. He used his business success to fund transformative social initiatives. Cecil Jackson-Cole not only set up Andrews Property Group but also established globally renowned charities such as Age UK and Oxfam. Today, we proudly carry this purpose forward, staying true to his vision of using business as a force for good.
