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The Crown Estate and Grosvenor call for improved accessibility and inclusivity standard across UK real estate

Stuart Mitchell

The joint report, Inclusive Spaces and Places: A collaborative approach to inclusive design, highlights the urgent need for inclusive design in the built environment, emphasising the barriers that prevent millions from fully engaging with public and commercial spaces as well as the potential societal and economic losses this results in.  Limited accessibility impacts a staggering portion of the population, with one in four of the UK’s 67 million people living with a disability, and thousands more facing temporary mobility challenges each year. When combined with an aging population, the scale…

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Grosvenor launches new social enterprise – Grosvenor Hart Homes

Stuart Mitchell

Grosvenor, the international organisation whose activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives, has launched a new social enterprise today: Grosvenor Hart Homes.   The enterprise, initiated by the Duke of Westminster, is on a mission to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families by simultaneously addressing three major foundational blocks that are essential to overcome disadvantage and build better outcomes in life:   the provision of high-quality affordable and secure homes paired with support services tailored around individual needs and addressing:   employment and routes into employment   mental health…

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Grosvenor to donate nearly two acres of land to affordable housing developer

Stuart Mitchell

Grosvenor’s North American property business announces its plans to donate nearly two acres of land to affordable housing developer Eden Housing to build 68 low-income apartments for individuals and families earning up to 60% of the area’s median income.  The land is located in the northern part of Los Gatos, at the intersection of Highway 17 and State route 85, within the second phase of the North 40 project. “We are very grateful to Grosvenor for working with us and donating land to our organization. We are delighted to be…

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Grosvenor creates new ‘charity hub’ workspace in support of Westminster Foundation’s charitable mission

Stuart Mitchell

Grosvenor has created a new flexible workspace designed specifically for charities and social impact organisations in support of the Westminster Foundation’s mission to help vulnerable young people.  The building at 8 – 10 Grosvenor Gardens in the heart of Victoria and owned by Grosvenor’s UK property business will be known as Fivefields. Members will share a common interest in improving the lives of children and young people, mirroring the Westminster Foundation’s charitable activity.   The project has been initiated by the Duke of Westminster, who is Chair of both the…

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Grosvenor Property UK Launches Social Impact Strategy

Stuart Mitchell

Expanding its sustainability ambitions, Grosvenor Property UK has launched its social impact strategy. Grounded in extensive research into societal as well as local needs in the communities GPUK plays a part in, People Positive advances how the business focusses and maximises its positive impact through its core activities. People Positive concentrates on three strategic priorities: Improving wellbeing in the places GPUK’s makes and manages Helping local economies thrive by championing inclusive growth and diversity Maximising the positive impact of our people and partners This strategy and its focus areas were informed…

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