Our Contribution

With long standing investment success we’re in a privileged position

We have been scaling businesses and creating shareholder value across two decades, maintaining an inherent belief that we can achieve this alongside doing the right thing by our planet and society. This is the only way we will build a better world.

We use the tools, resources and connections we have to support local communities and causes, elderly people and future generations. We walk the talk through managing environmental, social and governance matters within our own business. We make an even greater difference to the planet and society through positively managing ESG across our portfolio.






      
    

  







  

    

      

        
Sustainability Projects

        

          
Below are some of recent projects:

        


        


      

    

    

            

                

          
        

                

          

            

              The Young London Print Prize – Cop26            

                      

          

            In the lead-up to COP26 in Glasgow, young people from across London were invited to express their own personal response to the climate crisis through their love of art. 



The Young London Print Prize is a new competition which aims to inspire and showcase the work of young artists. All the work is created and judged by young people themselves. 988 pupils from 21 schools took part this year. 

          

                                        
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              Carbon Literacy Project            

                      

          

            We are delighted to be the first private equity house to work with The Carbon Literacy Project and Anthesis, and have been putting ourselves and our portfolio through training to become carbon literate.



The aim of the programme is to equip every individual with the insight and tools to minimise their carbon footprint. Recent research shows that individuals can achieve carbon savings of between 5-15% through becoming carbon literate.          

                                        
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              Manchester Access Programme            

                      

          

            We’re supporting three students with access to a Manchester University scholarship. People should have the opportunity to access an education regardless of their background, and we know that a university education aids social mobility and increases employability and lifetime earnings.          

                    

            

              I finished the first year of my degree, having achieved a first class grade. I am so proud of this achievement. Thanks to your help with the scholarship, this was achievable.            

            

                            

                Mohammed Kasib              

                                          

                BSc (Hons) Optometry              

                          

          

                                        
                                      

      

            

                

          
        

                

          

            

              Charity Events – Onside Youth Zones, New Horizon Youth Centres & St Giles Hospice            

                      

          

            £12,000 raised in 2020.

Across our home towns Manchester, Birmingham and London, we support these local charities. They are close to our hearts and help the lives of others in incredible ways.          

                                        
                    
                                      

      

          

      







    
    

      
Portfolio ESG

      
We believe a greater difference to society and the planet can be achieved through improving sustainable outcomes via our portfolio, who are addressing 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our recent investment in Anthesis spearheads this as we support them in delivering sustainable performance globally and in meeting their ambitious target to reduce 3Gt of CO2e over the next 10 years as we transition to Net Zero.



            
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There is an increasing amount of peer collaboration to help effect change in the industry. The associations we have joined forces with can be found below

      



      
    

  








  

    

      

        
        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


        
        

                    

            
          


          
          
                  


                      


    

  









  

    

      

        

        

              



    

    

      

        
                

          
Doing the right thing matters a lot to us. The environment is a key part, we need to protect our planet but it’s also about helping the communities in which we operate and supporting future generations to thrive. We’re in a priviledged postion in business and we inherently encourage giving back.

        

        
Tony Dickin

        
Co-Founder and Partner  – Palatine