Pals raise cash with friend in MIND
The John O’Groats to Land’s End route, or JOGLE, as it is known, has seen its fair share of industry cyclists.
Most recently a team from Altitude Investments, PA Consulting and Jones Lang LaSalle went the distance, with the aim of raising awareness and money for mental health charity MIND.
James Turnbull, of PA Consulting, his brother George from Altitude, Toby Nicholson, from JLL and teacher Nick Vittle covered the gruelling route in just six days, raising money for the charity following the suicide of a friend.
Turnbull said: “By day four our bodies were showing signs of the 450 miles we’d covered in three days. But everyone dug deep, we continued to navigate our way through northern towns and countryside.”
The team is still accepting donations and hope to push its total over the £20,000 mark.
Click here to help.Crisis calls out for Christmas centres
It’s about the time now we start shifting our focus to Christmas activities and thinking about paying goodwill. And Crisis, the charity for homeless people, has an opportunity for you to make a start. It needs empty buildings in London to set up its Crisis at Christmas centres. At these temporary operations, volunteers provide food, companionship and essential services, such as healthcare, to homeless and vulnerably housed people. The centres are open from 22-30 December.
This year its day centres will be hosted by inner-London schools and colleges, but the charity needs buildings to house its residential and specialist centres.
The specifications are:
• Between 30,000 and 65,000 sq ft
• Large areas for communal use
• Kitchens or areas that can be converted into kitchens
• External space for parking
• Toilet and washing facilities or space and drainage for them to be installed
• Clean and dry throughout
• Close to public transport links
• Preferably away from residential areas
• Available from mid-November or before
Crisis will occupy the buildings respectfully and pay all rates and utilities costs, as well as handle legal matters relating to their occupation. If you can help, email Ian Richards or call 07738 149702.
University buddies conquer Britain
Aspiring surveyors from Reading University have also conquered the JOGLE, proving it’s never too early in your career to embrace the industry’s charitable side.
The group of five cycled the 950-mile route in 10 days, raising about £10,000. The team, backed by BNP Paribas Real Estate, included Charles Berry, Ed Price, Oli Ison, James Cutlan and Tom Coleby.
Golfers – get in swing for Duke of Edinburgh
Irons at the ready, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is inviting one and all to take part in its inaugural charity golf day on 8 October.
You’ll be driving shots from the immaculate greens at the five-star cosmopolitan country estate, The Grove, in Hertfordshire. Organisers suggest bringing clients for a bumper day, which includes a buffet breakfast, shoe cleaning, a gift pack, GPS-equipped buggies, and an opportunity to test your swing against pro golfer Sophie Horn. There’ll be lunch and fundraising activities too.
Entry costs £2,000 per team of four. To book, email Sarah Thomas or call 020 7222 4111.
Footie tournament aids injured marines
Boots on, budding Beckhams. Private equity firm Patron Capital Partners is calling for teams to compete in a five-a-side football tournament that spans 14 regions across the UK.
The Royal Marines Charity Cup has been set up to raise funds to rehabilitate seriously injured and ill Royal Marines after service at war.
Games will take place in Powerleague soccer centres across the country, with heats running throughout October and the grand final in Wembley on Sunday, 20 October. The incentive to sign up: the winning squad gets a European jaunt, staying in a Generator Hostel, with spending money to boot.
Keith Breslauer, Patron managing director, said: “This tournament brings together two of our best-known investments and one of the charities we are most passionate about.” Squads of seven are invited to enter now, and make a minimum donation of £30.
Charlotte hits Europe to help Harry
After seven years of club cycling, one woman has upped her game to embark on a particularly tough challenge.
Charlotte Crossley, communications manager at Innovation Birmingham, is on a cycle from Zurich to Birmingham. She is one of 25 people pedalling the “7inSeven”, which takes in seven countries and some very tough climbs along the way.
She said: “The climbing, terrain and distances to be encountered would challenge a pro-team, let alone those of us who work in an office in Birmingham.” Crossley is raising money for cancer charity Help Harry Help Others.
Rebecca.Kent@estatesgazette.com
