Race to end youth homelessness: two LandAid 10Ks announced for 2017
LandAid has hit the ground running in 2017. For the first time, we will be holding two LandAid 10Ks in the same year.
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LandAid has hit the ground running in 2017. For the first time, we will be holding two LandAid 10Ks in the same year.
Where does my money go? It's a question anyone donating to charity has a right to ask. Being careful, accountable and transparent in the use of our supporters' donations is one of LandAid's core values. That is why, as part of its drive to improve transparency, LandAid has published its grants data on 360Giving.
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One of the reasons we're so determined to tackle youth homelessness is the sheer amount of waste we see every day - the wasted talent of young people who because they have nowhere to live, struggle to fulfil their potential.
The latest figures on homelessness are shocking. Between April and June, over 15,000 households were classed as homeless, a 10% rise on the same time last year. That means more families, and more children, struggling to put a roof over their heads.
Together, we've had quite a year. LandAid has united the property industry to support disadvantaged young people , and in April, we decided to focus all our efforts on ending youth homelessness. We've been busy crunching numbers, drawing charts and evaluating our progress and are delighted to bring you our 2015/16 Impact Report.
On Friday, the Homelessness Reduction Bill, proposed by Bob Blackman MP, passed its second reading in Parliament - its first major hurdle.
Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of being one of the judges at Construction Rocks. Now in its ninth year it's a staple in every muso's calendar, and channelling my best Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell, I found my skinniest pair of jeans and put my best tapping foot forward.
This year's future-themed LandAid Day is approaching fast and the property industry are getting ready to launch their ideas. Here's what's coming up: