Tarem Services Mobile Foodbank Croydon supported around 200 residents facing financial hardship during a food distribution on Monday, 23 March 2026.
The initiative took place at Croydon Family Hub within the Samuel Coleridge Taylor Centre. Volunteers from Tarem Services, CBRE, and Zurich UK prepared and distributed 100 bags of essential food supplies.
The activity was delivered in a neighbourhood where Tarem Services provides cleaning services for Zurich UK through CBRE. This reflects a practical commitment to creating social value through corporate partnerships.
Since launching in October 2024, the Mobile Foodbank has supported more than 1,888 individuals across London. Continued demand highlights the growing pressure rising living costs place on households.
Deputy Mayor supports community initiative
Deputy Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Lynne Hale, attended the distribution.
She said:
“I was delighted to attend the Tarem Services Mobile Foodbank distribution in Croydon on Monday. Providing thoughtfully prepared bags of essential food supplies is making a real difference to vulnerable families facing cost-of-living pressures.
It was encouraging to see a steady stream of residents leaving the Croydon Family Hub with practical support and reassurance that local organisations are working together to help.”
Partnership delivering local impact
The Mobile Foodbank forms part of Tarem Services’ wider mission to tackle in-work poverty and food insecurity. Collaboration with corporate partners enables the initiative to reach more vulnerable communities across London.
On Friday, 13 March 2026, Tarem Services Limited was presented with the Social Value Award at the Northern Home Counties Supply Chain Awards, hosted by Morgan Sindall Construction.
The award recognises Tarem Services’ delivery of cleaning and labour services across construction and facilities management supply chains, while tackling in-work poverty through fair wages, secure employment, and training for people facing barriers to work.
This achievement builds on a growing track record of supporting leading contractors and public sector organisations through ethical service delivery and measurable social value outcomes.
Tarem Services is actively seeking opportunities to work with clients and organisations looking to strengthen social value across their projects and operations.
Learn more about our social impact or contact our team to discuss your requirements.
Tarem Services Limited has recently received official approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term emissions reduction target – a significant milestone in our commitment to responsible facilities and cleaning services.
Our emissions reduction commitment
We have committed to:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030
- Use 2024 as the base year
- Measure and actively reduce Scope 3 emissions
These targets are grounded in climate science and set a clear, measurable direction for how we operate.
Sustainability and social responsibility
As a social enterprise, we believe environmental responsibility and social responsibility must go hand in hand. Delivering cleaning and facilities services responsibly means caring for both the planet and the people within our business and the communities we serve.
What this means in practice
This approval strengthens our accountability to clients, staff, and stakeholders and reflects our ongoing commitment to building a business that does right by people and the environment.
Learn more about SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative sets independently verified emissions reduction standards aligned with climate science. Find out more at sciencebasedtargets.org
On Friday 6 March, National Employee Appreciation Day, Tarem Services recognised the people behind its work.
We are proud to celebrate Neringa, who marks ten years with Tarem Services.
Neringa joined Tarem Services in 2016, drawn by the opportunity for flexible work that supported her family life. A decade later, she remains a valued member of our team, known for her reliability, professionalism, and dedication.
Despite facing health challenges, she has continued her work with resilience and care.
Reflecting on the milestone, Neringa said:
“I’ve been part of Tarem Services for 10 years, and I really value the flexibility that allows me to balance work with my family life. I also appreciate the way the company shares its success with staff. Receiving the gift to recognise my length of service means a great deal to me. It makes me feel genuinely valued and appreciated for the work I’ve contributed over the years.”
To mark the occasion, Neringa received an ethical gift hamper from Social Stories Club, a fellow social enterprise.
Client feedback over the years has also been consistently positive:
“Neringa has provided cleaning services for our offices for the past 10 years, and we have been very happy with her work. She is friendly and works to a high standard. Nothing is too much for her.”
– Office Manager
Long-serving team members like Neringa reflect the culture of fair treatment and stability that defines Tarem Services as a social enterprise.
On Wednesday, 4 March, Tarem Services returned to STORM Family Centre to deliver a Mobile Foodbank distribution in response to strong community demand.
Each food bag supported at least two people, meaning at least 64 individuals benefited.
Thank you to the volunteers who supported the preparation and delivery.
This initiative was made possible through services delivered to our Fulham-based client Balfour Beatty plc, demonstrating how responsible commercial activity can translate into measurable community impact.
At Tarem Services, tackling in-work poverty and food insecurity remains central to our mission.
We are already preparing for the next Mobile Foodbank distribution at the end of this month, with further distributions planned throughout the year as we continue supporting the communities we serve.
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We’re part of a movement of over 16,000 employers committed to paying the real Living Wage because everyone deserves a decent standard of living.
But for Tarem Services, this isn’t just good practice. It is the foundation of our social mission to tackle in-work poverty.
This Living Wage Week (10–16 November), join the movement.
We are also joining in the fun with the #LogosInTheWild competition. Keep an eye out for us.
Tarem Services Delivers First Mobile Foodbank Distribution in Birmingham in Partnership with CBRE and Zurich
On Thursday 23 October, social enterprise Tarem Services completed its first Mobile Foodbank distribution in Birmingham, preparing and distributing 100 bags of essential food items. Each bag was designed to support at least two people, helping vulnerable individuals across the local community.
In partnership with CBRE and Zurich, and hosted by local charity Inner City Life, the event also marked the launch of Inner City Life’s new soup kitchen, strengthening its role as a vital community hub.
Social Value in Action
The distribution took place in the community where Tarem Services delivers cleaning services for Zurich, on behalf of CBRE – illustrating how the company embeds social value directly into its commercial operations. Ten staff from Tarem Services and CBRE volunteered their time to prepare and distribute food essentials bags.
A Growing Impact
This Birmingham delivery marks the ninth distribution by Tarem Services’ Mobile Foodbank since its launch in October 2024, bringing the total number of people supported to over 1,580 across the region.
Addressing a National Crisis
According to the Trussell Trust, food banks in its UK-wide network distributed 2.9 million emergency food parcels between April 2024 and March 2025 – the highest number on record. Tarem Services’ Mobile Foodbank is a direct response to this growing need, showing how social enterprises can deliver real impact at the community level.
To learn more about Tarem Services’ Mobile Foodbank initiative or explore partnership opportunities, email community@taremservices.com
Tarem Services expands food security initiative with Mayor’s support at STORM Family Centre
Tarem Services distributed food essentials bags to 40 families, supporting around 80 individuals, at STORM Family Centre in Battersea. This marked the eighth Mobile Foodbank event since the initiative launched in October 2024.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Wandsworth, Councillor Jeremy Ambache, joined the distribution alongside volunteers from Tarem Services and its Fulham-based client, construction company Balfour Beatty.
“This is what local partnership looks like. Community, enterprise and industry working together to meet real needs,” said Mayor Ambache. “It shows what’s possible when social purpose is placed at the centre of business.”
Thank You to Our Volunteers and Partners
We thank all the volunteers who helped make the event a success, including our client Balfour Beatty, whose support demonstrates the strength of socially responsible partnerships.
Community Impact
The Mobile Foodbank has now supported more than 1,380 individuals across areas where Tarem Services operates. Marie Hanson MBE, Director and Founder of STORM Family Centre, said:
“They didn’t just show up. They rolled up their sleeves, filled food bags with care and handed them out with heart.”
The event sparked connections, with hopes it will lead to future collaboration and projects.
STORM Family Centre supports families affected by domestic violence and hardship, providing mental health support, training, outreach and advocacy.
Learn more: www.taremservices.com/foodbank
To get involved: community@taremservices.com
We are delighted to be shortlisted for both the UK Social Enterprise of the Year and the Social Enterprise Innovation of the Year at the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025.
Run by Social Enterprise UK, the Awards celebrate the leading lights in our sector, showcasing diversity and impact across 15 categories.
Social enterprises are businesses that trade for a social or environmental purpose and reinvest at least half their profits to further that mission. There are around 131,000 social enterprises in the UK, employing 2.3 million people, and we’re proud to be recognised as one of the best in this pioneering business movement.
Commenting on the shortlisting, Managing Director Titus Komolafe said:
“This shortlisting is more than recognition – it’s a bold affirmation that tackling in-work poverty and food insecurity through business is not only possible, but necessary. At Tarem Services, we prove every day that profit and purpose can coexist, and this honour reinforces that ethical enterprise is the future of our economy.”
We’ll join other finalists and VIP guests at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre on 26 November, when the winners will be revealed.