Community
With over 30 branches and 500 employees working across London, Chestertons is proud to be an active member of the communities in which we work. However, our involvement goes well beyond simply helping people to find a place to live.
We support a wide range of charities, clubs, community groups and institutions, and our company and staff or focused on getting involved, making a difference and having a real impact – whether that’s through fundraising, volunteering, donations or simply raising awareness.
Some of our key charity initiatives/achievements include:
- Chestertons has supported St Mungo's homelessness charity for many years and fully funds a Volunteer Coordinator, who was essential in launching a new programme called First Response, which in its first year running helped an additional 248 people off of London’s streets!
- All staff at Chestertons are given one (fully-paid) day per year, to volunteer with a charity of their choice, allowing all of our staff the opportunity to make a difference to our local communities.
- Since 2014 Chestertons has been a huge supporter of the Calling London coat drive. Every November all of our London branches become donation points to collect unwanted winter coats, which Calling London then distribute out to charities across London.
- 45% of Chestertons staff currently give through Payroll Giving, and all donations made are matched by the company. Chestertons are one of only a small percentage of businesses across the UK to have been awarded the Diamond Quality Mark thanks to huge generosity of our employees.
As a company we also support many local schools, clubs and organisations where possible.
Amongst many others, Chestertons currently supports:
- Middlesex Cricket Women’s and Disability teams
- Dress for Success (charity)
- London Welsh Rugby Club
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- The Honeypot Children’s Charity (charity)
- Suited and Booted (charity)
- Richmond Cricket Club