The Fine & Country Foundation thanks top contributors in lead-up to 10-year anniversary

The Fine & Country Foundation, dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty worldwide, is celebrating a decade since its inception this year, marking the occasion with a charity Coffee Morning in October and by partnering with SleepPods during Fine & Country’s Regional Meetings in November. In the lead-up to these events, the charity is proudly recognising the exceptional generosity of some of its top contributors, celebrating offices and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support those in need, making a significant impact on both local and global communities.

Terry Robinson, Partner at Fine & Country Banbury, has donated £50,000 since joining The Foundation’s efforts. His strategy is simple yet effective: £100 from each completed property sale goes directly to The Foundation to help tackle homelessness. Through The Foundation, he supports local charities such as Banbury Young Homelessness Project (BYHP). “BYHP have regularly thanked us for the difference we are making,” Robinson says. “It’s great to see them being able to do some good with the money to help others. I get a great deal of satisfaction from seeing the help that the money we are sending is doing.”

For Robinson, supporting the cause is about more than business. “It makes me feel like a human estate agent, somebody who genuinely wants to help others. The more houses I sell, the more people I can help – that’s what drives me.”

Graham Howell, Partner at Fine & Country Coventry, has also made an extraordinary contribution, donating over £30,000 to Emmaus Coventry and Emmaus Warwickshire and the Nuneaton Foodbank over the last four years. Similarly to Robinson, Howell donates £100 from each property sale to these local causes. “It is always rewarding to see how the donations are making a difference, especially when they send me videos and photos thanking me personally. Being in a position to help others less fortunate and getting the privilege of seeing how that helps them grow makes me quite emotional. Knowing my efforts are really making a difference.”

Dominique Scott, Associate Director at Fine & Country Brighton and Hove, has also been a long-term supporter, estimating that she has donated between £30,000 and £40,000 over 10 years. Like Robinson and Howell, Scott’s office donates £100 per completed property sale, but they also raise additional funds through an annual Coffee Morning. Scott explains, “We have supported several local homeless charities in the Brighton and Hove area, including Justlife, Off the Fence, and Clock Tower Sanctuary. It feels great! We deal in luxury homes, and it’s just very gratifying to help those less fortunate – helping them off the streets and into secure homes and supporting their mental health.”

Rebecca White, Director at Fine & Country Beccles and Waveney, comments that along with her fellow Directors for South Norfolk and North Suffolk, Chris Scott and Darren Warren, has similarly made significant contributions. “Fine & Country Beccles, Norwich, Diss, Fakenham and Kings Lynn each make donations on every completion, collectively we have donated £35,000 so far,” she shares. “It feels great knowing we are supporting a local charity. Myself, Chris and Darren met with The Benjamin Foundation at one of their locations to see the work they do. Knowing we are involved in helping to support young people requiring their help is wonderful.” White continues, “some vendors are pleased to see that we are different from other local agents by giving back to a local charity. We have no plans to stop supporting our chosen charity, The Benjamin Foundation, and the amazing work they do.”

Both Scott and Howell also acknowledge that their philanthropy may have a positive impact on business. Howell notes, “Clients are generally happy to hear of our charitable work.” Scott adds, “If people want to instruct me because they see I’m doing good for others, that’s great, but the main aim is just to help those less fortunate.”

All four remain committed to supporting The Fine & Country Foundation in the years to come. White encourages other members of the Fine & Country network to consider giving back as well, saying, “It is important that a brand such as Fine & Country is seen to be giving back to the local communities and supporting the number of charities around the UK who are desperate for all the help and donations they can get. It sets us apart from other agents.”

Jon Cooke, Trustee of The Fine & Country Foundation, praised all contributions to The Foundation over the years, “Our top contributors exemplify the values of The Fine & Country Foundation. Their ongoing generosity and commitment to making a difference have transformed lives and set a powerful example for others. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and look forward to continuing our work together to combat homelessness.”

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