Vanguard Self Storage is celebrating an outstanding 2025, a year marked by significant expansion, innovative solutions, and meaningful community engagement. Over the past year, the company reinforced its position as a leader in the storage industry through high-profile facility openings, impactful charitable initiatives, and captivating heritage aviation displays.
Highlights from 2025 include:
- Opening a state-of-the-art facility in Bath featuring a meticulously restored Vampire T11 aircraft
- Expanding its Central London presence at the Soho branch with upgraded security and increased square footage
-  Announcing the upcoming new Maidenhead branch – marking the company’s 10th location
Community and Charitable Initiatives
Outside of the company’s physical presence, Vanguard’s teams maintained a strong focus on social responsibility throughout the year, supporting a variety of charitable causes.Â
Key initiatives from the year include:
- Donating storage facilities for The King’s Trust Ultimate Designer Sale
- Raising more than £8,000 with the annual Bath cycle event for local charities
- Sponsored a child’s heart surgery with Chain of Hope
- Donated to the National Spitfire Project
- Supporting the Felix Project in raising awareness for food bank donations across London
- Providing free Christmas storage for CAMHS children’s charity
- Hosting a Macmillan coffee morning and cake sale at Lowry Mill
These efforts continued to underscore Vanguard’s commitment to giving back to communities while growing its national presence.
Celebrating British Heritage
Throughout 2025, Vanguard continued to honor British engineering and aviation history through public displays commemorating key milestones such as VE Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Notably, the company showcased its replica Spitfire at the West London branch, giving the public a unique and inspiring opportunity to engage with Britain’s rich aviation heritage.
Customer-Focused Innovation
The year also saw Vanguard launch its first official loyalty price guarantee, designed to protect long-term customers from rising costs and reward ongoing loyalty. This initiative highlighted the company’s dedication to putting customers first and maintaining industry-leading service.
Leadership Comment
Will McCullagh, Managing Director of Vanguard, said, “This has been a milestone year for Vanguard Self Storage. Our growth, heritage initiatives, and dedication to giving back show that storage can be a valuable community asset. We are proud of our team, our customers, and our partners who made these achievements possible.”
Looking Ahead
Vanguard will enter 2026 with ambitious plans for continued growth and community engagement. The new Maidenhead facility is set to open early in the year, transforming 50,000 sq ft of office space into modern storage solutions. Alongside this expansion, charitable initiatives are already planned for January, continuing the company’s tradition of supporting local causes.
With ongoing investment in facilities, technology, and customer-focused services, Vanguard is well-positioned to build on 2025 and achieve further success in the year ahead.
For more information, visit the Vanguard Self Storage website.
