Tim Henman explains why he’s fundraising for LandAid at this year’s MIPIM Tennis Classic
Wimbledon legend Tim Henman is delighted to be raising funds for LandAid at the MIPIM Tennis Classic in Cannes this March.
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My first week at LandAid: My head’s spinning from the opportunities we have
Last week our new Head of Programmes & Impact, Sean Tizzard, joined the LandAid team. We're so excited to have Sean on board, and his first week was a busy one which saw him travelling around the UK, learning more about our grant programme, our charity partners and some of the amazing work we've been able to help fund across the country.
Helping young people to support each other
A few weeks ago I spent the weekend in the Lake District- it was lovely. Beautiful, quiet and I ate a cracking Thai curry that was cooked on an open fire. But I wasn't just here for a jolly, I was there as part of LandAid's second Young Voices project, with nine young people who have experienced homelessness and are part of St Basils Youth Voice group.
LandAid, the property industry charity, launches search for new Chair of the Board of Trustees
LandAid today launches their search for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. LandAid's current Chair, Liz Peace CBE, will step down in January after three years leading the property industry's charity. LandAid is now looking for a senior property leader to provide strategic direction and leadership.
Why don’t we include society’s visible invisibles in our masterplans?
I love architects' designs. As a child I spent hours drawing my perfect' house. It was exactly how I wanted it. So, when I see those beautiful brochures of new developments - master-plans proclaiming places people should want to live, work and play in, I'm back in my bedroom with paper and coloured pencils. Sculpted trees, litter-free streets, little traffic, blue skies. It's how we want it to be.
‘Solutions to Youth Homelessness’ paper can now form strategy to end youth homelessness, says LandAid
LandAid, the property industry charity, is behind the 'Solutions to Youth Homelessness' paper released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today.
Wellbeing – how LandAid Day and Steptober can help us look after ourselves
Throughout October, we've seen over 500 property professionals across the UK stomping away, vying to log the highest step count they can manage, and win one of the many trophies up for grabs. Competition has been fierce, and you've already walked around the earth more than twice - taking over 100,000,000 steps between you!
Ambassador of the Month #2 – Alexander Barnes and Joseph Round
Our first Ambassador of the Month was Anna Stewart from BNP Paribas Real Estate, and we're pleased to announce our second Ambassadors of the Month are Alexander Barnes and Joseph Round, from Gerald Eve LLP, one of our Foundation Partners.
How Giroscope are turning empty houses into homes
One of the many amazing charity partners we work with is Giroscope in Hull. As it is Empty Homes Week this week, we thought it would be a great opportunity to highlight the work Giroscope do in buying and renovating empty homes. Not only do they make the properties into usable accommodation, they also encourage volunteers and prospective tenants to help in the renovation project, giving them a greater sense of ownership of the property.