Having supported numerous charities over the years, Jeremy and Stephen decided to formally launch the Stonegate Foundation in 2017 so that they could start working on a closer level with more locally based charities, schools, and community groups. Through their business, Stonegate Homes, they had already helped with several notable charitable initiatives as well as sponsored numerous local sports clubs and athletes in need of funding, but there was a huge sense that through strategic partnerships and collaboration as well as fund raising that they could have a much bigger impact locally through the Stonegate Foundation. They were extremely fortunate that lawyer Philip Herbert and businessman Ashley Head also shared their vision and agreed to become trustees of the charity with them. The trustees aim is to enhance the lives of everyone in the local communities in which they live and work, from the young to the old, those with a physical handicap, mental illness, injury or life limiting illness. The Foundation will primarily support local community groups, charities, schools and organisations operating in Mole Valley and the wider Surrey area however from time to time may support both National and International causes.