The Rated People Sponsorship Programme

At Rated People we not only care about quality, local tradesmen, we also care about local communities; that’s why we’ve initiated the Rated People Sponsorship Programme.

The Rated People Sponsorship Programme was created and launched in 2012, with the vision to support local groups and make a difference on a community level. Here are some of the local organisations that we support.

Southwark Children’s Brass Band

Southwark Children’s Brass Band was founded in 1996 and re-constituted as a charity in 2010. The band regularly performs at events such as the Dulwich Festival and other venues across London. Children who can play just 3 notes are welcome to join the junior band and instruments are provided for those who are unable to afford them. There are currently 50 children in the junior and senior bands, with the youngest member being six years old and the oldest 14. The Rated People sponsorship will go towards new equipment, teaching and the day to day running of the band.

The Edible Bus Stop

The Edible Bus Stop was once a derelict, urban plot next to a bus stop in Stockwell, south London. The patch was to be transformed into new flats by the council, but was instead claimed by locals who turned it into a community garden. Bringing the neighbourhood together, it turned into a free-for-all vegetable and flower plot with regular digs and planting sessions.  In 2013, the The Edible Bus Stop became the first ‘Pocket Park’ to be sponsored by the Mayor of London, it is currently undergoing re-landscaping. The Rated People sponsorship will go towards planting fruit trees, building a new website and investing in storage space for the plants and tools.

Berkhamsted Sport Centre Swimming Club

BSCSC is a small and friendly swimming club in Hertfordshire, which was founded in 1995. The club has around 100 members who swim at a local, county and regional level. Children can join from eight years and up. BSCSC’s Chief Coach Geoff Wood has been coaching the swimmers since 2005 and is aided by enthusiastic volunteers. From Rated People’s sponsorship, BSCSC will invest in new equipment to improve the children’s training.