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THE BERMONDSEY PROJECT 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of continued progress at The Bermondsey Project. Alongside major construction milestones, we were pleased to support a range of local initiatives, events and partnerships.
Thank you to residents and neighbours for your patience throughout construction this year. We appreciate your cooperation as the project continues to progress.
Thank you also to everyone who has worked with us, shared their time, or taken part in activities in 2025. Your involvement remains an important part of the project as it continues to take shape. Here’s to more progress and collaboration in 2026 and beyond!
Peek Court, 1 Biscuit Walk, Bermondsey
CELEBRATING PROGRESS & 2025 IN NUMBERS
CELEBRATING OUR TOPPING OUT MILESTONE
In April, we marked a significant construction milestone with the topping out ceremony of the project’s first building. We came together to recognise the collective efforts behind reaching this stage and set the tone for the remainder of the year’s delivery programme.
^ April 2025 - Topping out ceremony
DELIVERING ON OUR COMMITMENTS
This year, The Bermondsey Project made strong progress toward our social value, skills, and employment goals.
Jobs for local people
- 342 unemployed Southwark residents secured jobs across the project
- 111 residents
remained in work
for 26+ weeks
Training & Skills
- 52 apprenticeships / NVQs
- 34 short courses
completed
Local partnerships
- 50 local people participated in an employment training program hosted by Big Local Works and sponsored by Greystar
NVQs are National Vocational Qualifications, designed to help individuals gain the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for the construction industry.
For employment and training vacancies please visit opportunitybermondsey.co.uk
COMMUNITY GRANT FUND
This year, The Bermondsey Project proudly supported two incredible community initiatives
through our Community Grant Fund, helping foster creativity and celebrate local heritage.
CHERRY GARDEN TENANTS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (TRA)
Earlier this year, Cherry Garden TRA received a grant to celebrate Bermondsey’s industrial heritage, bringing its stories to life. Their flagship project includes:
A site-specific animated tour of Bermondsey’s industrial past.
Heritage volunteer training and an outdoor exhibition at the Biscuit Factory site.
Time Train, a new musical play highlighting the story of the Peek Freans biscuit factory, featuring original music and animations created with students from the London College of Communication.
The play is coming to Southwark Playhouse in March 2026.
^ June 2025 - Animating local history of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe through song
BEDE HOUSE ASSOCIATION
Awarded funding in October, Bede House continues its long-standing commitment to supporting young people, individuals with learning disabilities, and those escaping domestic violence. Their project focuses on:
Expanding volunteering and learning opportunities
Promoting wellbeing and skills development
Strengthening connections between residents and disabled individuals at risk of exclusion
A key feature of the initiative is the enhancement of the urban garden at the Bede Centre. Through inclusive co-design workshops and regular gardening sessions, the space will be transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space for the whole community.
We look forward to seeing the positive impact Bede House Association will create!
^ Carnival images
BERMONDSEY CARNIVAL
On August bank holiday Monday, the much-loved Bermondsey Carnival returned to Southwark Park, bringing together thousands of residents for a day of music, culture, and family fun.
Greystar was thrilled to sponsor this event for the third year running. As part of the festivities, we hosted a stall offering biscuit decorating activities for kids
and shared more information about our brand, Pearl Yard Bermondsey, giving visitors the chance to learn about the project and meet the team.
CELEBRATING OUR FIRST BUILDING OPENING
September was a special month for The Bermondsey Project as we marked the opening of our first residential building. To celebrate, we invited our Community Forum members for an exclusive guided tour of the new spaces. We’ve also opened the new pedestrian route linking Clements Road to Bermondsey Station, along with a new play space for the community.
^ September 2025 - Bermondsey Community Forum
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026
We’re excited to keep the momentum going in the new year!
In February, we’ll mark another major milestone with the opening of the next building at the Bermondsey Project
Continued delivery of jobs, training, and community initiatives, keeping local people at the heart of the project
New residents and retailers moving
into new homes across the site
Formation of a public art panel to help shape two new artworks that will enhance the public realm and celebrate the character of Southwark
We’d love to hear your thoughts. Please complete our public art survey by Sunday 14 December to get involved.
STAY IN TOUCH
For construction updates and community news, visit www.greystar-bermondseyproject.com or contact the team at:
📧 info@greystar-bermondseyproject.com
📞 020 3900 3676