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Our Community

Target Perfomance 2022/23
Provision of free/discounted space and additional support to high impact local community groups
Opportunity led		 provided 20,941 sq ft worth £919,566 


Strengthening local partnerships and community wellbeing

Collaborating for positive change
Our business is committed to engaging in co-operative efforts for constructive transformation within our local community. We believe that by working together with community organisations, residents, and other businesses, we can make a meaningful impact. Whether it's supporting local initiatives, promoting sustainability, or furthering economic growth, we are dedicated to being a force for positive change. Our goal is to create a stronger community where everyone can thrive.
We continue to do this by:

  • developing brownfield sites
  • actively engaging with local communities when we establish a new store
  • identifying and implementing greener approaches in the way we build and operate our stores
  • helping charities and communities to make better use of limited space
  • creating and sustaining local employment opportunities directly and indirectly through the many small and medium-sized enterprises which use our space

Supporting community development
We are committed to supporting charities and community initiatives because we understand the importance of championing causes that resonate with our colleagues, customers, and local neighbours. In 132 stores across the UK, we continue to:

  • provide fundraising support to existing and new local charity partners
  • offer subsidised storage space to local communities through our ‘charity room in every store’ scheme
  • actively seek out practical and creative solutions by working with and supporting a number of charitable causes
  • leverage social media and our blog platform to promote our charity partners and raise awareness of their cause

During the year, the space occupied by local charities in 184 units across 104 stores was 20,941 sq ft and worth £919,566 (FY2022: £727,356). Our aspiration is to have at least one subsidised charity room in every store.
By donating subsidised storage space to registered charities, we aim to contribute to the wellbeing and progress of the communities in which we are based. It is our belief that businesses have a responsibility to give back and create a positive impact, and we are dedicated to playing our part in building a better future for all.

Responding to local needs
Our commitment to responding to the needs of local charities and not-for-profit organisations reflects our corporate values and a demonstration of our dedication to making a meaningful difference where it matters most – in our community. We continue to extend financial support to both local and national charities, offering subsidised storage space to facilitate their invaluable work in various areas such as homelessness, mental health, domestic violence, and more.

The provision of subsidised storage space is a tangible way in which we support the essential work of charities within our local community, by reducing their costs and empowering them to operate more efficiently, allocate resources effectively, and ultimately, focus more on their primary mission of making a positive impact on those they serve.

During December, our Head Office colleagues supported a collection for a local foodbank. By actively participating in such charitable activities, we strengthen our bond as a team and demonstrate our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need within our local community. We believe that, together, we can make a difference that extends far beyond the walls of our workplace.

Foodbank collection


Safestore holds a charitable fund with Quartet Community Foundation, dedicated to supporting local organisations that help people in need in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Between April 2022 and March 2023, Quartet awarded over £5 million in grants to over 1,000 local charitable organisations. This year, Safestore’s funding has been allocated to its Cost of Living Fund, supporting people in the local community who have been struggling to meet their basic needs. Grants have particularly focused on food and fuel poverty, supporting community food projects, and projects providing advice on dealing with rising energy prices.