A north London estate agency has donated its entire commission from a property sale in Primrose Hill to a local charity supporting young people at risk of exclusion from school and violence.

House Collective has pledged the full fee from the transaction to Mary’s Charity, which works with vulnerable young people across north London.

The agency has not disclosed the property’s sale price or the value of the commission.

The donation will support the charity’s work with young people facing school exclusion, violence and potential involvement with the criminal justice system.

According to the charity, it supported 3,453 young people during 2025. All had experienced or faced the risk of school exclusion and violence, while 95% came from low-income families.

During the year, 231 weapons were surrendered through the charity’s knife bins. More than 200 young people also gained recognised qualifications through its education programmes.

Agency calls for more local charitable support

House Collective said the donation reflects its belief that businesses should contribute to the communities in which they operate.

The agency also highlighted research suggesting that charitable giving among major UK companies has declined despite rising profits.

Figures cited by the business show that FTSE 100 profits increased by 49% between 2014 and 2023, while charitable donations fell by 34%.

Jonathan Brandling-Harris, director at House Collective, said: “Primrose Hill has given us a great deal, and giving our full fee to Mary’s Charity is our way of giving something back.

“We can’t fix this on our own, but we can show what’s possible. If every business returned a little of its success to the place it came from, we would all be better for it.”

Jason Allen, director at Mary’s Charity, said its programmes provide ongoing support to young people facing difficult circumstances.

“Our mentors work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and we don’t give up on a young person, whether they move schools, go into care or end up in custody.”

Allen said the charity’s programmes had achieved a 64% success rate in reducing aggression, while more than 650 young people had completed accredited courses.

House Collective is encouraging other businesses, including estate agencies, to support local charities through financial contributions, volunteering or professional expertise.