Impacting people's lives for the better now and in the long term
We recognised many years ago that the only certainty in life is change and have adapted to the various cycles and growing demands of our industry with a positive attitude and outcome, which is reflected in the work we have done and the businesses we have built over our long history.
We pride ourselves on expanding local businesses internationally within different sectors but with the same ethos in providing the highest level of service to our people, our portfolio companies, and our customers.
Our real estate division is working to clear up thousands of acres of toxic land for redevelopment and changing the logistics landscape with a first mile strategy. Our self-storage business is repurposing unused retail space and utilising the latest technology in the sector to create operational efficiencies and future-proofed assets.
Our healthcare businesses play a vital role in changing the way healthcare services are delivered and are committed to improving the quality of, and access to, care through technology offering the best consumer and patient experience available in the market today, dramatically impacting people’s lives for the better now and in the long term.
We continue to adapt and evolve our ESG policies in light of evolving guidance, best practice and circumstance, to enable us to form long term partnerships and create lasting value for our shareholders, partners and the communities and economies where we operate.
MARCOL’s Operations Director Victoria was asked to speak to Year 10s at Marylebone Boys School as part of a community initiative.
She spoke to 150 students ahead of their work experience placements. Her presentation emphasised the importance of curiosity, working as a team, debating different opinions, showing interest in others, and learning from one another. She highlighted that success comes in many different forms and that everyone’s path is different.
Marylebone Boys’ School is based in Paddington basin, educating boys in Years 7-11 (aged 11-16). Around 43% of their students qualify for Free School Meals and are on Pupil Premium, with a high percentage also EAL (English as an Additional Language). The school works hard to raise the aspirations of all of their students and to give every student, regardless of background, the best opportunities to experience the wealth of careers and development opportunities open to them. The school was delighted to work with volunteers from the local community to inspire their students during careers week.
MARCOL has donated table tennis tables, nets and rackets to St Marylebone CE School.
The PE department were looking for sports equipment. The School is a successful, multi-faith comprehensive school for girls aged from eleven to eighteen. It is located two minutes’ walk from Marylebone Road. Pupils come from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds, and the school population is culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse.
The school has a very limited budget and did not have enough equipment for their students to use during PE lessons. MARCOL has donated tables, nets and table tennis rackets.
The Marylebone Project – ‘move in packs’ initiative 2024
In March 2024, MARCOL supported the Marylebone Project, a shelter which helps homeless women based off Cosway street W1. We collectively donated 20 ‘move in packs’, these packs providing essential items to women moving into the project who often arrive with little or no belongings.
Baker Street Quarter – Toy Appeal 2023
In December 2023, MARCOL supported BSQ in their Christmas Toy Appeal. Our teams donated over 40 toys and 40 children’s books to IMPS Nursery, which is also a registered charity based off Edgware Road and one of the most deprived wards in the country. This assisted the nursery to ensure that all children had gifts for the holiday period.
Since 2017, MARCOL has participated in the LGN Property Run. Each year, a team of MARCOL employees enjoy the 5K run. We have supported numerous charities over the past six years including LandAid, who provide accommodation for young, homeless people, and WLM (West London Mission), who support the community by providing safe spaces, counselling, and criminal justice to those in need.
MARCOL has raised £131,500.00 for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal in response to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Our donations helped provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to Ukrainian refugees and displaced families. We have also supported our portfolio business in donating products and services to the Ukraine appeal.
Over the past three years MARCOL has supported LandAid, a charity who provide accommodation for young, homeless people. MARCOL’s fundraisers have included Steptober (a company-wide walking competition), the LGN Property Run, holiday bake-offs and our Christmas Santa run / walk.
In the winter of 2022, our teams donated over 80 coats to WrapUp London, helping the appeal reach their target of distributing 30,000 coats to the homeless and those in need during the cold, wet winter months.