Brockley based social enterprise cleaning company recognised for outstanding community contributions
On Tuesday, 3 June 2025, Tarem Services Limited was honoured with the Good Business – Mayor of Lewisham Community Award at the Civic Suite, Catford. This prestigious award celebrates local businesses that go beyond their commercial role to deliver lasting, voluntary contributions to their communities. Read more about the event on the Lewisham Council website.
As a certified social enterprise, Tarem Services has spent 26 years embedding social value into its operations – tackling in-work poverty while delivering high-quality cleaning and labour services.
Building Community Through Business: 26 Years of Local Impact
Since establishing our base in the Lewisham borough, we’ve worked from a simple principle: businesses should strengthen the communities they serve. Our work focuses on fair wages, secure employment, and creating access to opportunities, especially for those in overlooked roles like cleaning and labour.
We also invest directly in community-led initiatives that meet local needs, from youth development to food security.
Local Action, Long-Term Commitment
Youth Development and Enterprise
• Young Lewisham Project (YLP): Purchased bike safety kits (2021). Co-hosted the ‘Empowering Young People Through Enterprise’ event in 2024 with The King’s Trust, attended by Mayor Brenda Dacres.
• Grove Park Youth Club: Funded a large screen to enhance social experiences.
Addressing Food Insecurity
• Community Contributions: Donated funds through the Tarem Award to Lewisham Foodbank (2022) and RMUK Wellbeing (2023).
• Tarem Services Mobile Foodbank: Since launching in October 2024, has supported over 1,128 local residents. We’ve also donated food to the 999 Club in Deptford.
Our Story, Before the Spotlight
Our work speaks for itself. This short video, produced before we received the Mayor of Lewisham Award, captures the community impact and values that led to this honour.
Watch it here and catch the award moment on our LinkedIn , Instagram or Facebook pages.
A Shared Recognition
This award reflects the efforts of our staff, the trust of our clients, and the support of our community partners. Together, we turn our social mission into measurable impact.
Purpose-Driven Business
This recognition affirms our belief that business can be a force for social good. Local companies are uniquely placed to understand and respond to community needs and we’re proud to play that role in Lewisham.
Get Involved
Tarem Services is always looking for partners, collaborators, and clients who believe in doing business differently.
To learn more about our cleaning and labour services or to partner with us on community initiatives contact us.