supporting the Reigate Community
Following the success of the Reigate Summer Festival, we at Reigate Architects have been reflecting on how proud we are to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community. While our expertise lies in residential and commercial architecture, our true foundation is built on something even more important: people. At Reigate Architects, we don’t just talk about supporting our community – we live it.
Creating Spaces with Purpose
Architecture is about more than bricks and mortar – it’s about shaping environments that uplift and connect. That’s why, over the years, we have become passionate advocates for community-driven design and local collaboration. Whether we are helping revitalise a charity’s space or lending our expertise to local festivals, our mission is always the same: to create better places for people to live, gather, and thrive.
how we support our Local Community
Here are just a few ways we have been involved across Reigate and beyond.
Reigate Summer Festival: a celebration of Reigate town’s creativity, a weekend of mainly free entertainment for the local community and beyond. The festival pulls together the town’s abundance of creative and cultural talent into one event.
Reigate Architects has been involved since it’s inception in 2024, having designed the Tunnel Stage, supported site layout, sponsored the Tunnel Stage, and even helped behind the scenes as volunteers and DJ.
New Music Nights: a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers in the interests of discovering and encouraging creativity and talent. We are proud long-term sponsors of this non-profit platform for emerging local music talent.
YMCA East Surrey: a vibrant, local charity that helps vulnerable children, young people and adults to belong, contribute and thrive. We have provided ongoing support through design contributions and active participation in events.
Crisis: a national charity for people experiencing homelessness. Every Christmas Reigate Architects makes a generous donation to this charity instead of sending out Christmas cards. We feel this has more impact than a card and postage stamp.
Cow Pie Country Show: Run by The Surrey County Federation of Young Farmers Club it provides a venue for their Outdoor Competitions Day, to raise money to run the Surrey Young Farmers Charity. Since 2022 Reigate Architects has been providing site plans for free to help this fun event run smoothly.
Public Space Enhancements: From The Wall House Surgery to Nutley Lane Community Space Project, we have advised, provided design concepts and delivered practical improvements that benefit everyday users.
Sporting & Community Spaces: At both Somers Hall & the Old Reigatians Rugby Football Club we have designed spaces that have improved facilities for local organisations.
Sustainable Spaces: We provided renovation and insulation work at Bucklands Reading Room and St Philip’s Church Hall to preserve vital community hubs.
Sustainable Initiatives and Environmental Support: Alongside our architectural work, we have introduced a sustainability initiative in partnership with JUSTONE Tree, a non-profit dedicated to global reforestation. For every free initial consultation we offer, we ask clients to donate £20 to the charity – helping plant one tree for every pound received. Through this small but impactful gesture, we’re not only designing for a better built environment, but also contributing to a healthier planet.
Why Reigate Architects Prioritise Community Impact
We live here. We work here. We care. Community engagement isn’t a campaign, it’s part of who we are. We believe good architecture creates more than great spaces; it builds connection, pride, and hope.
This summer is just the beginning. We’re excited to keep collaborating, supporting and giving back, reinforcing our mission to design not just homes and buildings, but better places to live in every sense.
