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LandAid awards £423,375 worth of grants to charities across the UK, supporting young people experiencing homelessness
LandAid's Grants and Impact Committee met in September to offer feedback on our growing Pro Bono Programme and approve £423,375 worth of grants to charities across the UK. The grants will fund four key projects for DePaul UK/Nightstop, The Foyer Foundation, End Youth Homelessness, YMCA Together.
LandAid’s Paul Morrish in conversation with Phil Kerry, CEO of New Horizon Youth Centre
Phil Kerry is the CEO of New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC), a leading youth homelessness charity. Under his leadership, NHYC has transformed from a holistic service provider to young Londoners experiencing homelessness to an organisation with national change impact. His vision for change and dedication to the youth sector is inspirational. Phil spoke to LandAid CEO, Paul Morrish, about his career in the youth sector, the future of New Horizon and how tackling youth homelessness is more than just providing housing.
How is the cost of living crisis affecting LandAid’s charity partners and the young people they support?
The cost of living crisis. Currently, a phrase which is difficult to escape from. Costs are rising across basic necessities, like food and fuel, and the knock-on effect that this is having on labour market issues is worsening. With winter fast approaching, concerns are heightening. We spoke to Lynn Gradwell, Director of Young People and Care Leaver Services at Look Ahead, about the cost of living crisis and how it is starting to affect them.
LandAid’s property partners donate over £700,000 worth of free professional expertise and support to UK charities
Last year, over 60 property industry organisations stepped forward to offer their time and skills to 92 different charities through LandAid’s Pro Bono programme, resulting in over £700,000 worth of professional support for disadvantaged young people and families throughout the UK.
Our Ambassador Programme in action
Manchester based Ambassador; Gemma Copp from Buttress Architects has kindly provided us with a brilliant overview of her experience visiting Shelter from the Storm, a free emergency night shelter in London providing for people experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness project given £100k renovation by property partners LandAid and Bowman Riley
A homelessness project for young woman, which opened over 40 years ago, has received a much-needed renovation thanks to almost £100K of grants and pro bono work from property industry charity LandAid and building consultants Bowman Riley.
Let’s end the stigma against periods. Period.
BAME in Property and LandAid, have come together to talk about the impact of periods on women facing homelessness to raise awareness for World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Investing in impact How ESG has moved from incidental to integral in the property industry
Damian Wild, Chair of LandAid's Fundraising Committee and former Editor of EG tells us why investing in impact is important and how ESG has moved from incidental to integral in the property industry.