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Making a real difference This quarter we mark two major new projects which further underline LandAid’s commitment to making a real difference in helping the young and disadvantaged to transform their lives. The lead donation of £50,000 that LandAid has made to providing a flagship learning centre in Hackney, run by youth charity Fairbridge, will give more than 200 young people in North London access to the facilities and support they so need. LandAid’s funding of a project in Birmingham with youth homelessness charity St Basils represents an important milestone in spreading the impact of our work outside London. Sincere thanks go to SEGRO who, in addition to making a major
donation to fund the project, are providing valuable project management support. Making full use of industry expertise is something we want to develop. Such projects are only possible with your support – as Foundation Partners, corporate and individual donors, sponsors of LandAid events, and participants in fundraising activities. Thank you for this support – long may it continue! Robin Broadhurst Chairman
Major capital grant to new youth centre in Hackney This month saw the official opening of a major flagship learning centre in Hackney, made possible with a lead gift of £50,000 from LandAid. Run by leading national youth charity Fairbridge the centre helps young people in North London who are not in training, education or employment to turn their lives around.
industry it’s easy to forget the huge challenges that many young people face on a daily basis. LandAid, as the property industry charity, is delighted to be supporting Fairbridge in giving more young people in North London access to the facilities and help they need to build a positive future.”
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LandAid’s Party near the Park is back Thursday 3 June Big industry names will be battling it out at Old Billingsgate in the ‘stars in their eyes’ style singing competition, this year performing your favourite ‘one hit wonder’ numbers. As you can imagine Party near the Park is the property entertainment event like no other. Not only is it great fun but it is a brilliant event to do some serious networking and entertaining with high profile companies from throughout the industry. A three course meal and unlimited drinks are included in the table price. There are opportunities to become a prestigious gig sponsor and have your company name associated with the event and promoted on the night, as well as many other sponsorship opportunities. Tables seat 12 and are £3,000 + VAT To book: contact Anna Morgan 0783 6767 100 anna@switchevents.co.uk www.landaid.org/pntp
The specially designed new centre replaces old premises with larger brighter facilities where over 200 young people between the ages of 13-25 can come to, away from the streets. At the centre the young people take part in constructive and challenging activities and receive a programme of tailored support to help them get back into education or find a job. In 2008 over 64% of the young people in Hackney were able to move on positively; now with better facilities even more young people will have the opportunity to go on and succeed.
Mike Slade, LandAid President, said: “In these tough times for the property
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LandAid extends Foundations for Life programme to Birmingham The New Year brought joy to the young residents of Gillott Road, a supported housing scheme run by St Basils, the leading youth homelessness charity in Birmingham, as the project to provide a dedicated Foundations for Life Centre got underway. The extension and refurbishment of Gillott Road will transform the facilities there by providing an IT Suite, training room, office space, and additional accommodation. Foundations for Life is an initiative which gives homeless young people ready access to the facilities, training and support they need to help them get back into education, training or work. This is the first such centre outside London, reflecting LandAid’s intention to provide a network of facilities around the
country to add to the existing five FFL centres in London.
your financial support and professional expertise can really make a difference.
LandAid’s funding of the project is being met by a three year commitment totalling £120k from SEGRO, one of LandAid’s Foundation Partners, as part of its support of the industry charity’s work with the young and disadvantaged. SEGRO is providing free project management support to help make sure that the project is delivered on time and budget.
Ian Coull, SEGRO Chief Executive, said: “LandAid do an incredible job in support of young, disadvantaged people and we are delighted to help them deliver that support. In particular we are proud to be able to help provide extra facilities to the housing scheme run by St Basils in Birmingham. This is a key project that will benefit not only the young residents but young people from the surrounding area covered by this programme, too. The Foundations For Life programme is achieving great things, and I would encourage other property companies to get involved.”
LandAid is hopeful that this will be the first of many such projects and is keen to identify other industry partners who want to make a similar impact in the community by funding an entire project and providing professional support. We will be pleased to find a suitable opportunity where
Some of the ways you have been getting involved recently Movers and Shakers raises £19,500 Movers and Shakers the property networking club raised a phenomenal £19,500 for LandAid at their annual Christmas Dinner held at the Dorchester. Surveyor Cycles to the World Cup! Chartered Surveyor Dickon Broadhurst has left the UK to cycle 8,000 miles to Cape Town in time for the start of the World Cup! He hopes to raise £20,000 for LandAid and African charity Footballs for Fun. Watch his video and sponsor him here: www.cycletothecup.co.uk PRUPIM Go Painting More than 20 volunteers from Foundation Partner, PRUPIM donned overalls for a day and decorated rooms at a Centrepoint young people’s hostel. LandAid plans to offer more volunteering opportunities to Foundation Partners this year.
Heron Signs Up Property developers Heron International headed by Gerald Ronson have donated £15,000 to LandAid over the next three years. Committed funding like this makes a big difference to our work and helps us plan for the future. Credit Where Credit is Due LandAid benefited recently when Credit Suisse decided to scale back the customary ‘closing dinner’ to mark the successful fundraise for the Mountgrange Real Estate Opportunity Fund and made a £3,000 donation to LandAid instead. Our grateful thanks… To Europa Capital European real estate fund managers who made a donation of £3,000. And the ever growing number of companies and individuals, who continue to support our work, thank you!
Coming up... landaid.org/events Face to Face with Ian Coull 13 April Profile, the property marketing network, is holding the first of a series of interviews with major figures in property. In the first Peter Bill talks to Ian Coull, SEGRO’s Chief Executive. Proceeds are going to LandAid. LandAid 5K Fun Run 23 June Sponsored by GVA Grimley, the property industry’s best loved fun run will be back for its 14th year at Battersea Park. Put the date in your diary! www.landaid.org/funrun Property Race Day 9 July This year all the turf action will be taking place at Ascot Race Course. This is a terrific event that raises a lot of money for LandAid. Book your tickets here: www.thepropertyraceday.com
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