Property professionals race to end youth homelessness at our biggest ever LandAid 10K
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How will homelessness be tackled after the General Election?
For the first time in 40 years a Snap General Election has been called. I recently attended the Homeless Link Strategic Policy forum, along with other leading charities in the homeless sector, to discuss how the new government should tackle homelessness post-election.
Carter Jonas Yorkshire Pedalthon raises over £16000 for LandAid
Last Friday saw the return of the Carter Jonas Yorkshire Pedalthon in support of LandAid. As it entered its fourth year it promised to be bigger and better than ever and wow did it deliver!
Press release: LandAid launches first 10K for youth homelessness in the Midlands
LandAid is launching its first ever 10K race to tackle youth homelessness in the Midlands. The property industry charity is calling on runners of all abilities to challenge one another, push for a personal best or make their running debut in the inaugural LandAid Midlands 10K.
LandAid 10K winners share their top tips for race day success
From marathon runners to causal joggers, anyone can take on the LandAid 10K challenge and succeed! Michael Wright, Senior Building Surveyor at Watts Group, and Emily Locke, Marketing Executive at Native Land, both claimed trophies in property's biggest 10K last year.
Press release: Rising stars recognised at Ambassadors’ Awards
Property's rising stars were yesterday recognised for their contributions to charity at the annual LandAid Ambassadors' Awards.
What they don’t tell you about training for the London Marathon
It started with a mischievous suggestion from a friend. Justin Brand and his wife, Jo Allen (of Frogmore), were planning for Jo's 50th birthday with friends when one of them suggested that to mark the occasion, she could aim to take on the London Marathon. 'You git,' Justin remembers thinking, knowing that Jo never backs away from a challenge and he'd be dragged into training as well.
Don’t underestimate your power to do immense good’
It is often said that the health of an economy can be measured by the numbers of cranes that appear in the skyline of a city. Well, I want to propose to you tonight that the health of the nation can also be measured by the way in which your sense of social responsibility as an industry is brought to bear on the subject of youth homelessness.
Putting homes first: our new focus
It’s a view close to our hearts here at LandAid. A year ago we set out to achieve lasting change with a clear goal in mind: to end youth homelessness. This in itself had us concentrating our efforts on one pressing issue. But over the year, we recognised the need to focus even further.