LandAid Looking Back – Snapshots of Success in 2023
2023 has been a huge year for LandAid. Thank you to all our dedicated friends in the property industry that have helped us to support more young people at risk of homelessness than ever before.
Keep up to date with the latest news from LandAid, including new projects, fundraising successes and thought leadership pieces from across the industry.
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2023 has been a huge year for LandAid. Thank you to all our dedicated friends in the property industry that have helped us to support more young people at risk of homelessness than ever before.
Dan Hughes, Chair of the LandAid Tech Network, explores its recent successes in utilising technology from the property and built environment industry in supporting young people experiencing homelessness, through raising funds, striving for better data, and enhancing digital connectivity.
A new initiative to make it easier for small charities to access free professional support has been launched during Small Charity Week by 19 organisations, all members of the UK Pro Bono Association. LandAid are proud to be one of these charities.
We hear from Carrie Herbert, Founder of the Red Balloon Trust who talks about the LandAid pro bono programme and the value that it holds for charities across the country like hers.
Thank you for continuing to support LandAid and help us make an impact in 2022
One of our legal partners, Birkett’s provide support both through their team taking on requests, as well as through the efforts of one of their Senior Associates, Sophie Thornley who is the pro bono lead on our East of England Regional Board.
The Law Society, the UKs independent professional body for solicitors, is hosting their 21st Pro Bono Week from 7 - 11 November 2022.
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.
Lemon Leopard is a charitable community benefit society, working to establish affordable cohousing, learning, working, and caring cooperatives for young care leavers and students, elderly people and disabled people.