Wheatley Foundation and Hymans Robertson Foundation mark 10 years of making a difference

Wheatley Foundation and the Hymans Robertson Foundation both celebrate a decade of making lives better this year.

Guests from community organisations, charity partners, funders and colleagues came together at Wheatley’s headquarters yesterday (17 March) to reflect on a decade of improving life chances and supporting communities across the country.

Since their establishment in 2016, both Foundations have worked with thousands of people through programmes focused on financial wellbeing, employment and training, digital inclusion, education, and wider community support.

The event recognised the shared commitment of both organisations to helping people overcome barriers and build better futures.

Wheatley Foundation Chair Professor Paddy Gray OBE said: “Marking 10 years of Wheatley Foundation alongside the Hymans Robertson Foundation is a proud moment.

“Over the past decade, Wheatley Foundation has been committed to helping people overcome barriers and reach their potential.

“Working alongside the Hymans Robertson Foundation is a powerful example of what can be achieved when organisations come together with a shared purpose. Whether through the Wee Bursary or the many other programmes we deliver, the impact is real, tangible and life-changing.

“As we look ahead, we remain committed to working with partners across the country to ensure people of all ages have the chance to thrive and build better futures.”

Marcella Boyle CEO of the Hymans Robertson Foundation, created by leading pensions and financial services consultancy Hymans Robertson, added: “Celebrating 10 years alongside Wheatley Foundation feels fitting because our partnership is rooted in shared values, trust and a genuine belief in what’s possible when organisations work together with purpose. Both organisations were founded with a clear ambition to improve life chances.

“We take pride in working to support young people in overcoming barriers, building financial resilience and moving towards positive futures. Working with Wheatley Foundation brings that mission to life through practical, joined‑up support. Their role as a key co‑funder of the Wee Bursary has been vital, not just financially but through the wider support they offer.

“From connecting young people to partners and opportunities, to providing essential IT kit through the help of Wheatley Group donations, the impact is tangible and personal. Celebrating this milestone together is a reminder of what can be achieved when organisations work in genuine partnership and keep young people at the centre of everything they do.”

Wheatley Foundation, part of Wheatley – Scotland’s leading housing, care and property management group – invests £8.8 million each year to create opportunities for people living in Wheatley communities.

The Hymans Robertson Foundation supports young people and causes that promote financial resilience, improve employability and tackle social inequality.

Wheatley Foundation and the Hymans Robertson Foundation have worked closely together since 2023 as two of the founding partners of the Wee Bursary programme in Glasgow, alongside FARE Scotland, Glasgow City Council, and Clyde Gateway.

The Wee Bursary provides young people aged 11–25 with the practical resources they need to stay engaged in positive pathways, helping to remove the financial barriers that can prevent them from sustaining education, training or employment.

Since its launch, the programme has supported more than 700 children and young people across Glasgow with essentials such as digital access and data, food and fuel support, contributions to education trips, driving lessons and licences, and specialist training and development opportunities.

These small but critical interventions ensure that cost is never the barrier that holds a young person back from school, college, apprenticeships or work.

Organisations working with Wheatley or in its communities can support the work of Wheatley Foundation by donating at its JustGiving page: JustGiving

Photo caption group shot – left to right: Pauline Wilson, [FARE Scotland], Marcella Boyle [Hymans Robertson Foundation], Niki Spence [Clyde Gateway], Lynne Mitchell [Wheatley Foundation] and Peter Costello [FARE Scotland].

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