We are pleased to publish our Impact Report 2025, showcasing a year of growth, innovation, and stronger outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
The report shows how our Whole-life approach, partnerships, and co-production model, are creating meaningful change across communities, services, and organisations.
A year of measurable impact
The report brings together insight from Brandon’s 22 Impact KPIs, digital care records (Nourish), Social Value & Environmental Return on Investment tools, and lived experience feedback.
Several major achievements stand out:
- £3 social return for every £1 spent at Brandon’s enterprise farm
- 6.02% of people employed within social enterprises have a learning disability, exceeding the national average
- 105 new homes delivered through strategic housing partnerships
- 174 people supported through vocational training programmes
- 60 volunteers actively contributing across farms, shops, activities, and events
- 12 co-production projects delivered and 10 co-produced quality checks completed
- A full organisational carbon baseline introduced for the first time
These findings reflect significant progress across Brandon’s four impact domains: People, Community, Environment, and Engagement.
Chief Executive, Helen England, explains that this Impact Report reflects Brandon’s mission: enabling people with learning disabilities and autistic people to live freely, confidently, and with purpose.
She said: “We are building on 30 years of innovation to become smarter and more responsive, combining digital tools, lived-experience insight, and strong partnerships to improve outcomes and deliver early action and enabling support in our neighbourhoods.”
Whole-life outcomes rooted in inclusion and independence
From childhood to later life, Brandon’s Whole-life approach ensures people receive consistent, personalised support at every stage. In 2025, more people gained work experience, entered training, took part in community activities, and accessed opportunities that build confidence and independence.
Brandon also grew the number of Whole-life geography areas from 46% to 53%, expanding joined up pathways across our regions.
Co production at the heart of our work
Co production reached new levels in 2025. The Brandon Adventurers – people with lived experience – co chaired the Social Impact Board, shaped research, supported recruitment, led quality checks, and influenced national work on inclusion and social care. More than 1,000 people took part in co-production workshops. This approach ensures decisions reflect what matters most: choice, respect, and high-quality support.
Partnerships driving community change
The report celebrates a year of deep collaboration with partners who helped unlock resources, shape services, and bring fresh opportunities.
- Kier Construction supported fundraising and transformed outdoor spaces at Brandon’s Elm Tree Farm
- Core.Living started work to co-develop new short breaks accommodation for children
- Cordis Bright worked alongside The Adventurers to embed lived experience in research and policy
- World of Books strengthened sustainability and retail income, giving pre-loved books a new life
These partnerships demonstrate how shared purpose and compassion can generate long-lasting impact.
Tracy Date, co-chair of Brandon’s Social Impact Board, said: “Our Whole-life approach depends on strong partnerships – with the people we support, their families, our colleagues, commissioners, local authorities, and community partners. We’re proud to share this report – a reflection of the change we’re creating together. It celebrates individual stories, community collaboration, and the measurable outcomes that show Brandon’s impact across every life stage.
“Together, we’re demonstrating what it truly means to live free – and to live well – at every stage of life.”
A commitment to sustainability and evidence-led improvement
2025 marked a major step forward in environmental responsibility, with Brandon completing its first full carbon footprint and expanding efforts in waste reduction, composting, sustainable land management, and low-carbon operations.
In the year ahead, the Social Impact Board will focus on enhancing data quality, deepening co-production, embedding carbon-reduction actions, and strengthening measures of independence, health, and personalised outcomes.
Looking ahead: building a more inclusive future
With the continued support of commissioners, partners, volunteers, and communities, Brandon is working towards a future where co-production is standard practice, inclusion is the norm, and every person can live the life they choose.
