 Joanna Averley, currently interim Chief Executive of Centre for Cities has been appointed as the new CEO of the property industry charity LandAid. She will be in post from the beginning of February. Joanna comes with over 20 years of experience of working across the design, planning and delivery of major regeneration and building projects. She has worked both as a consultant, client, government adviser and charity CEO.
Robin Broadhurst, Chairman of LandAid stated:
“Joanna’s wealth of knowledge and experience of the property and regeneration industry will bring an exciting dynamic to the LandAid team. I am increasingly confident that we are now well placed to meet the significant challenges that lie ahead in helping to improve the opportunities for disadvantaged young people.”
Joanna Averley, further added:
“I am delighted to take up the post as CEO at LandAid. There has never been a more pressing time to focus on the needs of our young people. Working alongside committed individuals and partners from across the property industry I am looking forward to helping create resources and spaces that help improve young people’s chances in life. LandAid has the opportunity to extend its reach and impact over the coming years.” |
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 CBRE’s City and West End Agency teams were in training this week, in preparation for the CBRE Property Peak Challenge at the Heron Tower on Thursday 23 February in aid of LandAid and The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors.
In readiness for the big day – involving racing up the Bishopgate tower’s gruelling 888 steps - the agents tackled the slightly more modest heights of CBRE’s own staircase in its Henrietta Place offices.
Executive Director Dan Roberts, who works with Heron International on leasing the City’s tallest tower said: “We’re hoping our prior knowledge of the building will give us an edge over our competitors, but just in case we also decided to give ourselves a small test run closer to home. 888 steps is quite a feat, but the prospect of the view from the top – and no doubt a glass of something to celebrate – should keep us going.”
Proceeds from the event will go jointly to LandAid and the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors. The challenge is being sponsored by CBRE, and supported by Estates Gazette. To sign up visit www.propertypeakchallenge.org
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 Dragons Den star, James Caan, today launched the auction of “Fat Bob”, a specially customised Harley-Davidson, in support of LandAid - the Property Industry charity that helps fund youth agencies around the country.
Speaking about the important work of the charity, as economic data this week showed more than 1m young people were out of work, Caan said: "LandAid is a fantastic organisation that provides some valuable facilities and projects in the UK for young people and I am delighted to be able to support this appeal. The latest unemployment figures out this week reinforces how vital it is for the private sector, government and other organisations to invest in our young people and provide them with the essential skills they need to get back into work or start their own businesses.”
Bidding on the Harley, a 2010 FXDF Dyna, which is the only one of its kind in Europe and valued at over £20,000, started today through the website of the Property Industry’s Networking Forum, Movers & Shakers (www.moversandshakers.uk). It was donated by Harley Davidson with the support of Caan and private equity company Hamilton Bradshaw.
PLACE YOUR BID!
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 Students and alumni from Reading and Oxford Brookes Universities locked horns in October for the debut of the ‘Reading Real Estate Foundation’s RG10 Charity Rugby Match’. The event, the first of its kind for the RG10 group, offered current students and past students the chance to mingle and for alumni to catch up with friends, colleagues and industry peers.
Over 360 alumni from the past ten years, together with current students, convened at Richmond Athletics Rugby Club to support the players and watch Oxford Brookes win by a convincing margin of 36-15.
The evening was generously sponsored by Allsop and Knight Frank as event partners, who, along with CBRE as event supporter, used the event as an opportunity to meet potential students for their graduate programmes next year.
Despite the bitterly cold weather, the crowds managed to be corralled from the bar into the stands as the rugby kicked off. It was anything but a dull game with chances at both ends. However, when the going got tough it was Brookes who emerged victorious. A special mention must also go to the man of the match Freddie Pritchard Smith. |
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Treasure hunts, bungee jumps, mini marathons, sky diving; no adventure is too daring for the property industry, which is pulling out all of the stops to raise money for LandAid Day on Thursday 13 October 2011. The objective is to raise £125,000 for projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK.
Many companies have signed up for various fundraising activities on the day and some of their more whacky commitments include:
- Mike Slade & Helical Bar team will be dressing up as Alice in Wonderland characters (Mad Hatter & Queen of Hearts) and cycling around agents in Berkeley Square. Any company not doing something for LandAid day can expect to be visited by the Mad Hatter and asked to make a donation.
- Jones Lang LaSalle and CBRE are having a LandAid Day Mini Marathon, taking place in Virgin Active Gyms in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh. Two teams of five in each gym will come together for a 10 mile dash on side-by-side treadmills. Each runner will raise £200 each. http://www.justgiving.com/LAD2011MiniMarathon
- Robin Broadhurst, Chairman of LandAid is skydiving to raise money in the flamboyant style the property industry is renowned for. http://www.justgiving.com/Robin-Broadhurst
- Grosvenor will be ransoming their Chief Executive, Peter Vernon, who will be locked in meeting room until he’s raised enough money to leave.
- GVA will be undertaking a staff sleep-out overnight in Sicilian Avenue (Holborn, London) with 20 employees and a bungee jump at the O2 in London with 30 employees, with Chief Executive Rob Bould participating in both. Also, 20 employees from Leeds office are abseiling at Leeds Met University. http://www.justgiving.com/gvalandaidday
- Lambert Smith Hampton and British Land are both holding an 80’s fancy dress day besides other fund-raising activities including a ‘staff auction’ at British Land!
- Knight Frank is holding a race night, besides a dress down day and quiz.
- RBS is holding a quiz evening in the city.
- John Woodman Senior Partner at Malcolm Hollis will be manning the reception for the day.
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