halow

What halow does

halow (legally halow project, charity registration number 1116773, company limited by guarantee number 05822301) is a Surrey-based registered charity founded in 2006 by five parents of young people with learning disabilities and autism. Its core operating geography is Guildford, Woking, and surrounding Surrey districts in England, with its headquarters at Carroll House, 11 Quarry Street, Guildford. The charity operates five community-based supported living houses across Surrey (with a stated goal of expanding to ten by 2030) and runs a portfolio of programmes for adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities and autism: A Reason To Get Up (ARTGU), a daytime activity programme covering fitness, IT, arts, cooking, and gardening; Building Futures, a 49-week-per-year informal education programme; Building Destinations, a newly launched (April 2026) one-year employment pathway for 18-25 year olds; Supported Living care services and an Independent Support Programme (ISP) for personalised one-to-one support; and Social Activities including youth groups, sports, music, and Friday Night Group. According to company material, halow supports over 350 adults annually.

The technology layer is operational rather than transformational: halow uses Nourish as its digital care planning system for managing service-user records and Donorfy as its external CRM for donor and supporter relationship management. There are no proprietary AI/ML models, APIs, or SDKs disclosed in the source material.

The business model reflects a multi-stream non-profit funding structure typical of UK disability charities. Revenue is generated from: (1) Government and local authority commissioning of care packages and supported living placements; (2) Corporate partnerships structured in four tiers — Business Partner (under £5,000/year), Corporate Partner (£5,000-£10,000/year), Premier Partner (over £10,000/year), and Ambassador Partner — with named Premier and Ambassador partners including Taylor Wimpey, Barclays, Philips, Barratt Redrow, GFM, Salone Events, Ignition Human Performance, and 2Boats Events; (3) Individual donations, regular giving, and community fundraising via events such as the Damon Hill Karting Challenge, Veloce track days at Goodwood, marathons, skydiving, wing walking, and zip wire; (4) Legacy gifts through the Marion White Bursary Fund; (5) Programme fees for Building Futures where beneficiaries have personal budgets; and (6) Third-party fundraising platforms including the Guildford Community Lottery (£1/week, 50p per ticket to halow), eBay for Charity, Give as You Live, and Much Loved tribute pages. Notable fundraising outputs include over £220,000 raised through the Veloce events partnership and £205,000 raised at a Barratt London Gala. The charity is CQC-inspected and rated Good, a Fundraising Regulator member, and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. As of 2026, halow operates with over 40 full-time equivalent staff plus 40 volunteers and is led by Managing Director Neil Wheeler (appointed 2022) with Head of Care Jonny Wells and Head of BFG and ARTGU Gemma LeBrun, with patrons Damon Hill OBE and John Stevens.

Name

halow

Legal name

halow project

Website

https://halowproject.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

halow is a Surrey-based registered charity, founded in 2006, that supports over 350 adults with learning disabilities and autism each year through supported living houses, daytime activity programmes, informal education, and employment pathway services across Guildford, Woking, and the wider Surrey region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Supported living services
• Learning disability care
• Charity fundraising events
• Adult social care
• Education programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford, Surrey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, regular giving, and community fundraising activities including events, challenges, and personal fundraising pages
2. Corporate Partnerships: Tiered corporate partnership programme with annual membership levels: Business Partner (<£5,000), Corporate Partner (£5,000-£10,000), Premier Partner (>£10,000), and Ambassador Partner recognition
3. Government and Local Authority Commissioning: Funded care and support services commissioned by local authorities and integrated into statutory care arrangements
4. Programme Fees: Building Futures education programme charges fees for individuals with personal funding or personal budgets
5. Legacy Gifts: Bequests and gifts left in Wills, including the Marion White Bursary Fund for overseas travel experiences
6. Third-party Giving Platforms: Revenue through Guildford Lottery (£1/week with 50p to halow), eBay for Charity, Give as You Live shopping donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

halow delivers a portfolio of care, education, and social programmes for adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities and autism across Surrey, comprising daytime activities (A Reason To Get Up), informal education (Building Futures), an employment pathway (Building Destinations), supported living accommodation across community houses, the Independent Support Programme for personalised one-to-one support, and regular Social Activities groups. The charity also operates a tiered corporate partnership programme and a calendar of fundraising events that funds these services.

Product overview

halow is a charity providing care and support services for adults with learning disabilities and autism across Surrey. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programmes: A Reason To Get Up (ARTGU) provides daytime activities including fitness, IT, arts, and cooking; Building Futures offers full-time informal education with work experience; Building Destinations provides employment pathway support for young adults; Social Activities delivers regular peer social events; and the Care division delivers Supported Living accommodation and Independent Support Programme (ISP) for personalized goal-based support. Together these services provide a continuum from daytime activities to 24-hour care, supporting individuals from occasional engagement through to full independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A Reason To Get Up (ARTGU) Vibrant year-round daytime outcome-based activities programme for young adults with learning disabilities and autism, comprising Fit Club, IT Crowd, Crafty Creations, and Cook & Grow sessions designed to build skills, independence, and wellbeing.
• Building Futures Full-time informal education programme for adults with learning disabilities and autism running 49 weeks per year in Guildford and Woking, with personalised learning in small groups covering life skills, work experience, money management, travel training, and Duke of Edinburgh awards.
• Supported Living Services Supported living accommodation across five community houses in Surrey where young adults with learning disabilities and autism live together with appropriate support to build independence, manage homes, and develop life skills.
• Independent Support Programme (ISP) Tailored one-to-one support helping adults with learning disabilities and autism set personal goals and build confidence and skills needed to achieve them, whether moving into their own home, finding a job, or building independence.
• Social Activities Regular social activities including Friday Night Group, Sports Group, Music Group, Meet and Greet, and Bowling designed to give young people chances to enjoy active social lives, make friends, and become part of their community.
• Building Destinations One-year employment pathway programme for adults aged 18-25 that helps build skills, confidence, and experience needed to get ready for work and move into employment, including CV and Employment Passport creation, real work experience, interview confidence building, independent travel skills, and recognised AQA qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ adults supported annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Taylor WimpeycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor homebuilder working with halow to combat loneliness, improve employment prospects and support independent living for adults with disabilities
• BarclayscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner supporting halow's work with adults with learning disabilities and autism
• PhilipscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with halow placement programme leading to paid work opportunities for supported adults
• Purple SectorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering-led data-driven consultancy and long-standing supporter now part of the Partnership Programme as Corporate Partner
• Ignition Human PerformancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner bringing motorsport performance principles to business, hosting business networking events
• GFM (Total Facilities Management)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner delivering total facilities management services for PFI property developments, joined as Premier Corporate Partner April 2026
• Salone EventsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner crafting extraordinary motorsport experiences, hosted Damon Hill event raising over £34,100
• Barratt RedrowmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner, exceptional UK homebuilder, hosted Gala raising £205,000 for charity partners
• 2Boats EventsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbassador Partner offering bespoke outdoor experiences, joined partnership programme February 2026
• Clapham North MOTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Partner, launched car giveaway fundraising partnership with halow in May 2026
• V Management / Veloce EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport event management running Veloce events at Goodwood, has raised over £220,000 for halow with Damon Hill as patron
• Life Changing ChallengescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharity challenge events provider offering wing walking, Velocity zip wire, and overseas challenges for halow supporters
• SkylineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkydiving partner offering tandem skydiving charity places across UK airfields
• Much LovedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTribute page partner allowing supporters to create online memorials in memory of loved ones
• Guildford LotteryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity lottery raising money for good causes in Guildford with 50p per £1 ticket going to halow
• Give as You LiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShopping donation platform generating up to 7% donations from purchases at over 4,000 retailers
• eBay for CharityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatform allowing sellers to donate a percentage of sales to halow through PayPal Giving Fund
• Watts GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Crafty Creations art programme offering artist development and exhibition opportunities
• Disability Arts in SurreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for art exhibitions and creative development opportunities for disabled artists
• University for the Creative Arts (UCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner supporting art and creative programmes at halow
• White Deer LegalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal firm partner for Will writing support, donating £25 to halow for every successful referral
• Goodwood Motor CircuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric motorsport venue hosting Veloce events and charity partner for Super Sunday 2026

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hft (Home Farm Trust): One of the UK's largest charities supporting people with learning disabilities, providing supported living, residential care, and daytime activities nationally. Directly comparable service portfolio to halow but operates at a significantly larger national scale across many regions.
• MacIntyre: National charity providing supported living, residential care, and education services for people with learning disabilities and autism. Comparable supported living and day services model; operates across multiple regions nationally.
• United Response: National charity providing supported living, personal assistance, and learning disability services across England and Wales. Comparable service mix to halow (supported living, day services, person-centred support) but with national geographic footprint.
• Achieve Together: UK-wide provider of residential, supported living, and community support services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Largest directly comparable supported living operator with national footprint and CQC-regulated services.
• Certitude: London and South East-focused charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs through supported living and day services. Comparable service portfolio and South East England geographic overlap with halow's Surrey footprint.
• SeeAbility: National charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss through supported living, day services, and specialist advice. Comparable supported living model and learning disability focus; operates across multiple regions.
• Sense: National charity supporting people with complex disabilities including learning disabilities and autism. Provides supported living, day services, and communication-focused support. Comparable beneficiary population and supported living model, though operates nationally.

Regional players

• The Outlook Foundation: Charity providing supported housing, life skills programmes, and day activities for adults with learning disabilities in the West Midlands. Comparable supported living and life skills development portfolio, but geographically distinct from halow's Surrey base.

Direct peers

• Surrey Choices: Surrey-based social enterprise delivering supported employment, day services, and learning disability support across the same Surrey geography as halow. Most direct local competitor with overlapping service portfolio and shared local authority commissioners.
• Aspire Supported Living: Charity providing supported living services and personal development programmes for adults with learning disabilities and autism in the UK. Comparable person-centred small-setting approach and supported living house model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halow-project

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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