Our Impact

We are on a mission to create new sustainable rental housing solutions which meet the needs of an aspirational & technology enabled generation.

We intend to be a real estate market leader in sustainability committed to reducing our environmental impact, fostering social responsibility, and upholding the highest standards of governance. Through innovation, transparency, and collaboration, we aim to create spaces that enhance the well-being of our communities while ensuring a resilient and prosperous future for all.

We believe in a better tomorrow and the power of giving. This means the developments we design and deliver must work harder and our ESG strategy outlines how we will do just that.

ESG Strategy

Impact Spotlight: supporting local, emerging artists.

Whether commissioning artist Rob Fisher for bespoke ARK Wembley artworks, or partnering with SET Space to create meanwhile artist studios in Wimbledon; supporting existing cultural infrastructure matters to us and we act on it.

Our Commitments

Reshape are committed to developing sustainable rental housing solutions that work harder through environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance and transparency. Our ESG framework specifies the actions and processes necessary to oversee the sustainability performance of our projects through design, construction, and operation.

  • + Integrating sustainable practices from project inception to reduce environmental impact.

    + Investigating energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.

    + Promoting resource conservation and waste reduction.

  • + Increasing supply of affordable housing to tackle inequalities by providing inclusive, sustainable housing options and delivering shared spaces.

    + Fostering safe, inclusive, healthy and community centric living environments.

    + Helping to build or maintain the social cohesion of the community offering high levels of ‘local employment’, training and mentoring and supporting community events.

  • + Empowering residents’ voices in management and operation.

    + Enhancing accountability through regular reporting and performance reviews.

    + Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Impact Framework

Global Framework Alignment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Science Based Targets Initiative

UK Green Building Council

UK Net Zero Building Standard

Third Party Certifications

B Corporation

BREEAM

Fitwel

Impact Charter

Re:shape have created an Impact Charter which provides a framework to implement and monitor our ESG, social impact and community empowerment activities. This helps us to drive forward the delivery of alternative, more affordable, sustainable buildings and communities.

  • + Housing affordability: Increasing supply of affordable housing to tackle inequalities by providing inclusive, sustainable housing options and delivering shared spaces.

    + Design quality: Improving the quality of housing for those who can’t afford to build, buy, or rent homes that meet their basic needs and provide decent, adequate housing.

    + Environmentally sustainable: Improving the building’s performance, reducing waste, reducing consumption (water, electricity, gas), and using environmentally minded materials.

  • + Community-led: Increasing levels of community participation and management and enabling local people to experience a greater sense of personal agency and empowerment.

    + Preserving heritage: Recognising that local heritage, culture and the arts contribute to people’s lives in ways that are meaningful to them.

    + Connectivity: Increasing physical and social connectivity through improving access to metropolitan locations, transport hubs and public amenities.

  • + Wellbeing: Improving physical and mental health by promoting an active lifestyle and  reducing loneliness.

    + Social cohesion: Helping to build or maintain the social cohesion of the community through ‘softer’ supporting activities such as community events.

    + Economic prosperity: Offering high levels of ‘local employment’, training and mentoring through reciprocal engagement with local business and social enterprises.

Our Community Partners

Community Testimonials

  • Daniel's Den

    "We call ARK our 'Volunteer Enrichment Centre.' In 27 years running a family charity in Brent, we've never had access to anything like it. One volunteer thought it was 'too posh' for her. That's exactly why it matters that ARK opens its doors to community groups — it connects people who wouldn't otherwise cross paths."

    Wembley ARK Community Partner

  • Young Brent Foundation

    "Blown away by the standards, professionalism and warmth from day one. ARK isn't just a building — it's a live ecosystem with a vibrant energy that's given our charity a platform and profile with commercial partners we simply couldn't have accessed before."

    Wembley ARK Community Partner

  • Sufra NW London

    "ARK showed us that private renting and strong social objectives aren't mutually exclusive. For a small charity with limited space and resources, access to their co-working and meeting rooms has been transformative."

    Wembley ARK Community Partner

  • Yaseen Youth

    "ARK opened doors we didn't know were available to us. From filming campaigns to hosting our annual meeting, ARK has given our charity a presence and quality we couldn't have achieved alone."

    Wembley ARK Community Partner