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:
World records, mountain treasure hunts and networking in the snow: why PropSki isn’t just about the skiing
Earlier this month, 315 property professionals embarked on the seventh annual PropSki trip, which has now officially become the UK's largest property ski trip. Co-founders Will Chambers and Rupert Parker say this year's event was the most successful yet. But what is the key to the trip's success?
Help rough sleepers
LandAid is part of a new London Homeless Charities Group launching its first winter campaign with support of Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
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.
Christmas Card Alternative raises over £40,000 – its highest ever total
Thanks to the generosity of the property industry, LandAid has raised a record-breaking £40,600 from its Christmas Card Alternative 2017.
Press release: LandAid-supported Live and Work’ scheme helps to improve young people’s lives facing homelessness and saves public money, report finds
A new report has found that Live and Work', an innovative scheme run by St Basils, a leading Birmingham-based provider of services for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, could also deliver a considerable public cost saving. LandAid, the property industry charity, has announced it is part-funding phase two of this pioneering project with a £50,000 grant.
Property professionals rally together to break records and raise £100,000 on LandAid Day
Thursday was another brilliant LandAid Day - and I hope, my first of many here at LandAid. The rest of the team and I spent the day running around the UK getting involved with what you were all up to. But more importantly, we hope, saying a big thank you for all of your amazing efforts. It was fantastic to see so many people getting creative for us!