Wates Family Holdings
FoundationLeatherhead · 24 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Wates Family Enterprise Trust is the charitable arm of the Wates family, owners of the Wates Group. Launched in 2008, it combines strategic grant-making with an award programme empowering Wates employees to support local community organisations through matched funding, community awards, group grants, sport sponsorships and give-as-you-earn schemes. Its grant-making is structured around three themes: housing, life opportunities for young people, and sustainability. The Trust funds new ideas, research and charitable projects, aiming to build communities and improve lives.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's websiteAndy Wates is Chair of the Wates Family Enterprise Trust and a member of the Wates family that founded the trust to support employee-backed community causes.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Wates Family Holdings focus on?
- Wates Family Holdings focuses on Construction Tech, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Wates Family Holdings located?
- Wates Family Holdings is headquartered in Leatherhead, GB.
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