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In Conversation with: Joanne McNamara from Oxford Properties, LandAid Trek sponsors

We spoke to their Executive Vice President, Joanne McNamara, about why they have chosen to support the event for a second year running.

Taking place from Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 September 2025, there is still time to sign up to the virtual Trek!

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LandAid brings together the property and wider built environment industry to fulfil ESG goals through supporting life-changing services for 16–25 year-olds experiencing homelessness. We award monetary grants and arrange free property expertise to UK based youth homelessness charities.

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Meet the Team: Gareth Pettit, Head of Strategic Programmes

As part of our Meet the Team series, we’re shining a light on the people behind LandAid’s mission to end youth homelessness.

This month, we spoke to Gareth Pettit, who’s been with LandAid for nearly 3.5 years, leading the team that delivers LandAid’s Employability and Pro Bono Programme alongside our corporate and charity partners.

Partner spotlight: Hollis

For more than 12 years, Hollis has been a steadfast supporter of LandAid. In 2025 however they have taken this support to new heights with an uplift to Cornerstone Partner status, alongside LandAid Regional Board representation.

Read more about this activity and why they feel supporting LandAid is essential to the business.

118,000

16-24 year olds were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK in 2023-24

The number of young people who approach their local authority has risen 10% in the last year

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54 %

of young people cite family or friends no longer being able to accommodate them as a reason for their homelessness

Data for England only

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