JLL visit the home for vulnerable young people they created with LandAid
JLL sponsored a home with LandAid, bringing an empty property managed by Latch back to life as safe acommodation for homeless young people.
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Nine new projects to create 87 bed spaces for young people who are homeless
We're thrilled to announce the first nine of these projects from our new grants round. From Carlisle to Cornwall, these projects will provide young people with a safe place to live and the chance to build a brighter future. Read more about them in the list below and follow the links to learn more:
Press release: The Duke of Cambridge attends RICS and LandAid’s Launch of UK Pledge 150
On Friday (17 November 2017) The Duke of Cambridge attended the launch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and LandAid's Pledge150 campaign, for young people at risk of homelessness. The campaign is part of the organisation's 150th year celebrations and was held at RICS' London headquarters.
Homelessness affects every single community across the country. Shelter’s figures this month must shock us all – at least 1 in 200 people in this country sleep rough or do not have a secure home.
It is a great honour to be here with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for one of your moments marking your 150 years. The R.I, c.S. is one of this country's great institutions, and the link between you and The Royal Family is one that we treasure as much as we hope you do.
Press release: RICS announce pledge to raise £2.25m for LandAid in 150th Year
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a ground breaking fundraising campaign to celebrate their 150th year - to raise £2.25m for LandAid, which will fund 150 bed spaces for young people who have experienced homelessness.
Press release: First LandAid Midlands 10K to provide home for 18 vulnerable young people
LandAid has announced that funds raised from its inaugural LandAid Midlands 10K will support local charity St Basils to convert an empty property into a home for 18 young people at risk of homelessness. LandAid is calling on runners of all abilities to tackle youth homelessness in the Midlands.
We visit a home funded by the Palmer Capital Money Maker Challenge
Last month, LandAid, Palmer Capital and Opus North visited Canopy Housing to see a home they sponsored using funds raised for last year's LandAid Day in their annual Money Maker Challenge.
How young people with experiences of homelessness inform our research
LandAid have teamed up with Comic Relief to fund Homeless Link's sixth Young and Homeless study. Jennifer Harris from Homeless Link explains how the research will address the issues that most concern young people:
Press release: LandAid’s Grenfell Tower appeal raises over £250,000
LandAid's urgent two-week appeal to help those affected by the West London fire at Grenfell Tower has now come to a close. Over the last two weeks the property industry has responded to our Grenfell Tower appeal by pledging over £250,000, all of which will now go directly to the British Red Cross' London Fire Relief Fund.