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With help from B.E.G., Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) now operates from a new energy-efficient building that reflects its values.
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he new building minimises the charity’s carbon footprint and lowers its energy costs as it continues to serve vulnerable communities and celebrates its 20-year anniversary. The Helen Bamber Foundation was founded in 2005, and works to help survivors of trafficking and torture get their lives on track. It was set up by the late human rights activist Helen Bamber, OBE, who at the age of 20 was part of one of the first relief and rehabilitation teams to enter Bergen-Belsen, a notorious Nazi concentration camp in northern Germany after the Second World War.
On her return to England, Helen Bamber was appointed to the Committee for the Care of Children from Concentration Camps, where she looked after 722 children from Auschwitz. In 2005, she formed the Helen Bamber Foundation to help combat trafficking in human beings and protect the rights of survivors, providing care and support while pushing for change in the UK Government’s policies.
Moving its offices from Camden, London to Westland Place in Old Street, London the HBF had sustainability in mind as it looked at the best way to heat and light the new building. The charity worked with lighting controls manufacturer B.E.G. who helped design, install and commission a new energy efficient building management system which would feature LED lighting and dimmable DALI lighting controls. This solution was installed by JPS Group, an electrical installation company, under the management of Hop Interiors, who were employed by HBF.
The new premises were designed with pro- bono support from BDG Architecture and Design to feature LED lighting, DALI lighting controls
“The HBF had sustainability in mind as it looked at the best way to heat and light the new building.”
as well as to make use of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, and high-quality insulation which are designed to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
B.E.G. regional director, Dan Glynn, said: “The BEG DALI solution works by reducing the running costs of the lighting, but it also provides a flexible solution enabling different scenes to be created for a relaxed environment.
“The consultation rooms had been designed for a ‘homely feel’ to reflect the ethos of the Helen Bamber Foundation. The lighting and lighting controls adds significantly to the overall ambience while still maintaining a highly efficient and flexible lighting solution.
“It provides scene plates for the HBF team to make simple adjustments, with the lighting being fully-automated through occupancy control, so the lighting can dim down to a reduced level
when not in use and then switch completely off if areas aren’t occupied for a period of time.” The re-use of existing material, as well as the use of recycled items or items designated for waste such as offcuts, supported HBF’s desire to reduce its environmental impact. The existing lamp shades in the reception area were kept, and the ceiling rafters were also donated from stock that would have gone to waste. The HBF acquired £100,000 worth of furniture donated by multiple businesses through Office Furniture London. Electrical equipment that needed to be replaced was also scrapped through a pro bono offer, so that all parts that could be used were salvaged. Kerry Smith, chief executive officer at HBF, said: “The Helen Bamber Foundation is committed to promoting sustainability and effective recycling practices in its new premises. This undertaking not only reflects the organisation’s values but also aims to minimise its environmental footprint while serving vulnerable communities. We thank B.E.G. and all other partners involved in making our move to our new home as simple and easy as possible.”
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Human rights charity moves to new eco building
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