Who is PiP
PiP is a London-based charity that offers a range of services to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
PiP was started in 1984 by local parents with children with learning disabilities who were transitioning to adult services. They wanted support and challenge for their young adult children to become more independent – something that remains at the heart of their mission today.
These services aim to enhance their independence and improve their quality of life. PiP's programmes include educational courses, employability training and social enterprises designed to provide real-world work experience.
founded
1984
Denise Largin,Chief Executive at PiP
Our journey together
Our involvement with PiP began in 2016 and has grown into a multifaceted partnership. Bowmark provides financial support, strategic guidance and engages in volunteer activities to assist PiP in achieving its mission. The collaboration has been particularly focused on PiP's innovative social enterprise, Fruitful, which is a pop-up fruit juice stall run by PiP students.
Partnership inception
In 2016, our partnership began, focusing primarily on financial support.
Fruitful Sponsorship
In 2017, we became the official sponsors of PiP's social enterprise, Fruitful.
Increased Volunteering
In 2018, our in-person volunteering increased across PiP’s various programmes.
Strategic Support
In 2020, we enhanced our support with strategic guidance and virtual volunteering.
Ongoing Commitment
We are continuing the journey, building on our strong partnership, constantly seeking ways to increase our impact.
Areas of support
Financial
Backing 'Fruitful' enterprise
Bowmark's support for Fruitful has been a cornerstone of the partnership. This social enterprise not only generates revenue for PiP but also provides its students with critical employability skills and real-life work experience. Bowmark's backing has ensured that Fruitful continues to thrive, offering students a platform to gain confidence and develop their abilities. We are committed to helping with the necessary financial resources to support PiP's operations and growth. This includes direct donations and fundraising activities organised by Bowmark employees.
fundraising events held annually
5
Volunteering
Engaging with staff and students
Bowmark team members actively volunteer with PiP, offering their time and skills to support various activities and programmes. This hands-on involvement has helped build a strong relationship between the two organisations and provided PiP participants with valuable interactions and mentorship.
Hours volunteered during last year
>280
Strategic
Providing analysis and guidance
Beyond financial and volunteer support, Bowmark has offered strategic advice to help PiP refine its business model, expand its reach and increase its impact. This guidance has been pivotal in helping PiP navigate challenges and identify new opportunities for growth and sustainability.
average committee meetings per year
20
Jack Taylor,Head of Development and Engagement at PiP