A PIECE OF HISTORY, FULLY RESTORED!

The restoration of this Grade II listed K2 phone booth was a joy to work on. When we first stepped in, it was in desperate need of care, broken glass, faded paint and structural issues but today, it stands proud and revitalised!

In the spirit of giving back, we volunteered our time and materials, here’s what we did:
• Repaired the iconic iron frame and splice-repaired the door.

• Replaced broken glass with safety glass.

• Completely repainted to match its original design by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

• Installed new door handles.

• Donated 100 books for kids to enjoy!

This project was a team effort and a lot of work went into it! The project was entirely managed by the FS&A of William Tyndale School, they manage the insta page too @upperstreetlittlelibrary. The design was created by @dominicmckenziearchitects the bespoke metal shelving was fabricated by @metalworkslondon. The books now sit in their new home perfectly illuminated by discreet LED lighting, complimenting the school colour.

We were so excited to attend the opening of the Upper Street Little Library and we’re so proud to have helped bring this phone booth back to life for the community and future generations to enjoy!

Additionally to the phone box library we provided planters to the school to brighten their entrance.

The Purfleet Community Pantry and Café officially launched on Thursday, 22nd August! We are thrilled to have been part of this wonderful community event.

KBH Haus provided and installed all the equipment needed for the new pantry and café, a space designed to offer local residents better access to affordable, healthy food and everyday essentials.

The café, now fully equipped with a kitchen is run by the amazing volunteers from Purfleet Community Hub who said, “once a dream is now a reality”. Residents can benefit from a lifetime membership, significantly reducing food costs and making it easier to shop without having to travel far from home.

Special thanks to Councillor Kairen Raper, the Mayor of Thurrock, Essex, who opened the café and joined in the celebrations with the local community!

KBH Building Services Ltd recognised the importance of creating a wildlife garden for the school, being in a city area where many of the local children do not have access to a garden of their own. This outdoor space it benefits children greatly! We completed the project from start to finish, we had over fifty team members and volunteers, working together we achieved something we are immensely proud of. Knowing the garden will continue to bring joy and wellbeing to future generations to come is a brilliant feeling.

"I am writing to say a huge thank you for the amazing transformation of our wildlife garden. Both yourself and your team of volunteers have provided us with a very special gift - the use of an incredible outdoor classroom that had sadly become inaccessible. It is an area that our children and wider school community have loved in the past and will now, thanks to your incredible generosity, be able to cherish again". – Rachel Simmonds, Head Teacher

Baseline Studios is where the Lancaster West Estate’s Resident Association are based in the largest estate in Kensington and Chelsea, with over 795 homes. We supported this worthy project by completing a refurbishment to the Baseline Studios community kitchen.

We were thrilled to have been the headline sponsor of the 3rd Annual Customer Festival, a day dedicated to community, disability inclusion and support. This inspirational event, organised by Peabody, brought together the Essex community for a day of celebration and empowerment.
It was an exceptional event fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
Bravo to all involved!

Cumberland Market – Peabody requested a facelift to a community centre based near Cumberland Market, initially to redecorate it and make it a more inviting community asset. On survey, KBH identified additional works we could complete to transform the centre including supply and fitting of new vinyl flooring, a canopy for outside and jet washing of the exterior and patio area to the rear. A total of 480 hours of staff volunteered time was spent on the project.