Community Engagement
A fantastic afternoon at our Corporate Bowls Event, raising funds for Ashton-On-Ribble Bowling & Social Club. 🎳
The event brought together local businesses for an enjoyable mix of networking, refreshments, and some friendly competition on the green.
A big thank you to our co-sponsors, Lustalux (also this year’s winners!) and PWA Planning and representatives from FWP, Harrison Drury Solicitors, Parkinson Real Estate, and Permicoat for their support and participation. Your involvement helped make the event such a success.
Another great day at the races at York! 🏇
FWP was proud to sponsor Race 7 and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere, great company, and thrilling action on the track. Events like these are a brilliant opportunity to connect with clients, partners, and friends while supporting one of the UK’s most iconic racing venues.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who joined us for such an enjoyable day. We’re already looking forward to the next one!
Image courtesy of York Racecourse
FWP hosted a fantastic fundraising event at Ashton-On-Ribble Bowling & Social Club in support of the HELP Appeal – County Air Ambulance Trust.
Six teams — FWP, Blezard, Carefoot, Huck Construction, Sub Surface and Reid Jones Partnership — came together for an afternoon of Crown Green Bowling, friendly competition, and fundraising for a great cause.
Congratulations to Carefoot who were crowned the champions! 🏆
Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we raised just over £2,000 for such a worthwhile cause.
It was brilliant to see so many people come together to support an important charity while enjoying a great day together.
We’re proud to once again support an incredible challenge being taken on by Tony Newton.
At 92 years young, Tony is preparing to begin his latest “Big Cycle” — a remarkable 500+ mile trek starting along the TransPennine Trail — raising funds for the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation in aid of Inspire Youth Zone.
This year marks Tony’s fourth year cycling in support of Inspire Youth Zone and an incredible 12 years of taking on large-scale cycling challenges for charity. Everyone at FWP Ltd is delighted to support him once again.
Tony’s determination, resilience, and commitment to helping young people in the community continue to inspire us all, and we wish him the very best of luck for the journey ahead.
We were proud to continue our social value commitments by joining fellow ‘Friends of Winckley Square’ businesses in partnering with Preston City Council for a clean-up of one of the city’s most prestigious parks; Winckley Square.
The teams from FWP Ltd, Farleys Solicitors LLP and Harrison Drury Solicitors rolled up their sleeves to help with weeding and general clearing, making a visible difference to this much-loved green space. It was not only a rewarding way to give back to the community, but also a great opportunity to step outside, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors.
A fantastic effort all round—small actions that contribute to a bigger impact.
The FWP team had a fantastic time at the St George’s Day Charity Golf Tournament at St Annes Old Links Golf Club organised by Tangerine Group, Lytham.
It was a brilliant day of golf, camaraderie, and most importantly, fundraising for some truly worthwhile causes. We’re proud to have supported and helped raise money for Trinity Hospice, Blackpool, Army Benevolent Fund The Soldiers’ Charity, Fylde Food Bank, and Pear Tree School.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such a great event. 👏
We’re proud to share a small initiative that’s made a big difference 📚
A huge thank you to everyone at FWP Ltd who generously donated children’s books as part of our social value commitment. Thanks to our staff’s kindness, we were able to deliver 244 books to St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Preston yesterday.
The impact was immediate — the children were absolutely delighted, and it was a pleasure to see such enthusiasm for reading.
At FWP, we believe in giving back to the communities we work in — and this is a wonderful example of what can be achieved together.
We proudly collected Easter eggs for Preston North End Community and Education Trust.
We were even treated to a special visit from the Deepdale Duck, who came along to help collect them too! 🦆
We’re delighted to support Preston Swimming Club as sponsors of their new kit for their swim camp over half term to Lanzarote!
At FWP, we’re incredibly proud to sponsor a local club that shows such dedication, team spirit, and ambition. Supporting young athletes in our community is something we truly value.
Huge thanks to our directors for treating the team to some seriously delicious pizza from The Café Bar, Winckley Street at lunchtime today.
Did you know that it’s a long-standing tradition at FWP for the partners to buy free-range Christmas turkeys for all staff each year.
This tradition was started by Frank Whittle 65 years ago, and we’re proud to have kept it going ever since — a small gesture that reflects our appreciation for the people who make FWP what it is.
We hosted our Christmas Party for the children of the FWP family.
We had a fantastic time at Hollywood Bowl, where both children and adults enjoyed a fun-filled morning of bowling, laughter, and celebration
In August we celebrated our one year of partnership with Preston North End Community and Education Trust. A collaboration built on shared values of community, impact, and positive change.
Over the past year, we’ve worked together to create opportunities, support local people, and make a real difference across Preston.
FWP is proud to be a mentor for PLACED Academy for the second year running. We offer commitment, advice and support that not only shapes individual futures but also directly contributes to creating a more inclusive, diverse and equitable in the industry for years to come.
Last week, we hosted our annual FWP Family BBQ and what a fantastic day it was!!
Last week, some of the FWP team joined the Friends of Winckley Square for their Gardening Volunteering Day, helping with the upkeep of the beautiful Winckley Square Gardens.
FWP were proud to sponsor a barrel at Preston Grasshoppers HopFest Beer & Gin festival.
The FWP football team participated in the PWA’s charity tournament yesterday. Despite the hot weather, they displayed great determination and enjoyed the experience. They performed well, securing a respectable 5th place in the tournament.
Congratulations to PNE’s Deepdale duck on your 100km challenge. It was an honour running alongside you on your final leg. Looking very smart in your new shirt sponsor too!
The sun was shining, the beers were flowing, great music setting the perfect background and the BBQ was sizzling away – what a great afternoon at the 2025 FWP Garden Party!
A huge shoutout to all our clients and associates who joined us for this fantastic celebration. Your presence made the event truly special, and we loved catching up and enjoying the summer vibes together.
FWP participated in the highly anticipated Preston City Games Rounders Tournament held at the UCLan Sports Arena. The day was filled with friendly competition and a strong sense of team spirit, making it a memorable experience for all involved.
The FWP team showcased their skills and sportsmanship, winning several matches and making us all proud in the PNE Community Education Trust’s Corporate Cup. It was a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, competition, and fun!
We gathered in our beautiful garden to celebrate our wonderful staff. With the sun shining, we came together to enjoy some delicious hot cross buns as a thank you for everyone’s efforts in collecting a generous amount of chocolate eggs for Preston North End Community and Education Trust.
You might remember Tony from last year, when he cycled 460 miles from Preston to the Isle of Skye to raise money for Inspire Youth Zone on his 90th birthday.
In his 91st year, Tony is now tackling a 600-mile trek across France.
We were proud to sponsor this year’s Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity Abseil at Peel Tower once again.
A huge well done to all 33 brave participants who took on the 128ft descent!
The team took a well-earned break to celebrate National Pizza Day with some seriously good pizzas from The Cafe Bar Preston. A great excuse to step away from the screens, catch up, and enjoy some top-tier slices together!
At FWP, we believe education is the foundation for a brighter future. Through our work designing inspiring learning environments and supporting young people, we’re proud to play a part in shaping the next generation.
A podcast from the Youth Group at Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub about how they have found the build of their new center.
Spreading Christmas cheer this morning, dropping off all the generous toys donated by FWP staff to Preston North End Community and Education Trust.
On Sunday, we hosted our Christmas Party for the children of the FWP family. We welcomed 23 children, aged 5 months to 12 years old. Each family created lasting memories, capturing pictures with Santa himself & our little guests turned into Santa’s helpers at the Elf Workshop!
What a magical day! 🎅 🎄 🌟
Feeling festive here at FWP today as we get into the Christmas spirit with our annual Jumper Day! 🎄 We also collected an abundance of toys to donate to the Preston North End Community and Education Trust Toy Appeal – thanks to everyone who brought in such generous donations! 🎁
To celebrate International Men’s Day…. All the men at FWP have received a special token of appreciation this morning.
🌱 Noble Fir
🌱 Italian Alder
🌱Serbian Spruce
🌱Norway Maple
Today, we’re proud to join thousands of schools, businesses, and communities across the UK in celebrating ‘HelloYellow’ for World Mental Health Day. By wearing yellow, our team at FWP is standing in solidarity with Young Minds to show young people that they are not alone with their mental health. 💛
Last week, we enjoyed the first of what we hope will be many family BBQs in our beautiful garden overlooking Avenham Park.
The weather held out for us, and there was plenty of food and drinks to go around. The children had a great time making new friends, playing games, and toasting marshmallows.
FWP is proud to support Blackbridge in the development of the Community & Sports Hub in Gloucester. Our involvement goes beyond the design and development of the new building; we’re also deeply committed to engaging with the local youth through the Synergy group. This partnership ensures that young people’s voices are integral to creating a space that serves their needs and aspirations.
The ambitious new partnership will see Preston-based FWP supporting the Trust as it continues to deliver its life-enhancing programmes in the local community. Also, the partnership continues FWP’s strong association with the football club that stretches back 30 years.
Professionals from the worlds of architecture, design, planning and commercial law swapped their offices for the crown green and an afternoon of competitive bowls.
Five Preston-based businesses fielded teams at Ashton-on-Ribble’s Bowling and Social Club’s annual corporate bowls event, which was sponsored by FWP Ltd and PWA Planning.
FWP take part in various Charity Golf Days and Tournaments throughout the summer.
– St Johns Hospice
– FWP Annual Cup
– Foundation 92 Golf
– The Preston Games
– Rotary Club of Preston South’s Charity Golf Day
In July, FWP took part in the Winckley Square Regency Promenade Walk. The public enjoyed looking at our magnificent gardens and building.
We are delighted to share that our FWP team participated in Business Five’s Corporate Charity 5-a-side football event in Preston yesterday, supporting the Preston North End Community and Education Trust.
Tony completed his “Skye or Bust” cycle tour of 460 miles in his beautiful FWP sponsored t-shirt. He raised money for Inspire Youth Zone in Chorley.
To celebrate National Parenting Day, we opened our doors to the amazing parents, grandparents, partners, and children who support our team members daily.
We enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon with creative architecture and design workshops, games, and plenty of ice cream and refreshments.
Today at FWP we have dressed in our bright colours and raised £200 for Rainbow Hub; A fantastic children’s charity who change the lives for children with disabilities. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world, especially all the wonderful women that work at FWP.
FWP was delighted to sponsor a charity abseil at Peel Tower, raising over £10,000 to support incredible charity projects across the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Hats off to David, Jonny, Tim and Mark from our team for their courage and participation.
Karen Robinson, a keen quilter made a beautiful quilt for Project Linus UK; their mission is to provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are sick, disabled, disadvantaged or distressed.
Our wonderful team helping out Friends of Winckley Square planting trees kindly donated by The Woodland Trust on behalf of Lancashire County Council, The Harris Museum and Conlon Construction.
Big thanks to all of the FWP team who participated in our Christmas Jumper Day! We raised money for Save the Children by donning our festive knits. We also supported our local Preston community by collecting gifts & food for the Salvation Army.
Michael Bates-Tracey braced himself to face his deepest fears as he took part in a series of wild challenges to raise funds for a Galloway’s Society for the Blind.
Congratulations to Brad Grime who was crowned winner of the 2023 FWP Golf Championship.
FWP join blind and partially sighted people; experiencing the thrill of being behind the wheel during Galloway Society of the Blind’s sight loss charity’s annual driving event.
FWP took part in the Macmillan coffee morning raising funds for a very worthy cause.
Kate ran the Great North Run in September, raising funds for St. John’s Hospice in Lancaster.
Tracey and Martin from FWP took part in the SIKA 56 mile cycle around the stunning and grueling hills of Aviemore raising money for Leukaemia Care.
Well done to all that took part.
FWP were delighted to sponsor the Morecambe Bay walk with Galloway’s Society for the Blind. We’ve been committed to this incredible cause since 2014, with this year marking our 9th year of continued support.
The walk was a 6-mile journey from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands.This activity is not just a walk but a living tradition, upheld since the 1500s when the first royally-appointed guides were instated.
FWP was thrilled to be part of the PLACED Academy Summer School hosted at the University of Liverpool, School of Architecture. The day was filled with assisting young individuals in understanding their future education and jobs within the built environment.
It was great to take part in a range of activities and discussions including model-making, interactive games, and challenges, allowing them to develop their skills and knowledge for their future career paths.
Professionals from the worlds of architecture, design, planning and commercial law swapped their offices for the crown green and an afternoon of competitive bowls.
Five Preston-based businesses fielded teams at Ashton-on-Ribble’s Bowling and Social Club’s first corporate bowls event, which was sponsored by FWP Ltd and PWA Planning.
David Simmons, senior associate at FWP Ltd ran both the Manchester and London marathon within a week of each other, both in sub 4 hours, raising money for the Stroke Association, a charity that helped him on his road to recovery after suffering an ischemic stroke in 2017.
Organised by Rivington Barn Bikers, Tim from Blezard was one of 70 bikers who delivered over 200 Easter Eggs to Charities over Lancashire this weekend in the Rivington Barn Bikers Easter Egg Ride.
FWP were very proud to support Rainbow Hub in their recent Workoutathon. 80 people challenged themselves by taking part in three hours of back-to-back exercise classes, raising an amazing £3400
Once again we donned our Christmas Jumpers and donated supplies to the local Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
FWP were immensely proud to welcome the Mayor of Preston to their offices on 2nd November to unveil a blue plaque on their building in recognition of Avice Pimblett, a former resident of 7 Ribblesdale Place, who was the first woman councillor, alderman and mayor of Preston.
Brad and Chris from our Manchester office recently took part in the Manchester Half Marathon raising funds for PAPYRUS (Parents Association for the Prevention of Young Suicide)
We welcome many local students during the year to carry out work experience. Sam, from All Hallows School in Penwortham, joined our architectural department, and enjoyed his time designing a sports stadium.
We are proud to be sponsors of the ‘Placed Academy’ where young people aged between 14-18 carry out an annual programme of studies based around the built environment. The Academy has impacted participants providing increased confidence and self-esteem, increased skills and knowledge, greater sense of citizenship, along with an informed understanding of careers in the built environment. Our staff provide mentoring and have delivered presentations to the participants taking part in the Academy.
We had fun with the children at AFC Fylde creating structures with midget gems and cocktails sticks – some budding architects in the making!
We once again supported the NHS Big Tea event by baking and selling cakes. It was good to take some time out during the day and stop for a chat with a brew and cake!
FWP provided sponsorship for a local bowling club in Preston.