The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea has asked nearby property owners with storage space to get in touch if they have space to store donations.
Those who can help should contact Mark Grant, mark.grant@rbkc.gov.uk or call 07739 317304.
The property sector can also donate money, space and expertise for the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in west London via LandAid.
The property sector charity has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to raise money and identify suitable residential accommodation for those affected by the fire and its aftermath.
As well as donations, landlords can make flats available for families without accommodation via the British Property Federation.
To donate money, visit www.landaid.org, e-mail paul.morrish@landaid.org or call 0787 900 6776
To volunteer residential accommodation, e-mail ifletcher@bpf.org.uk or call 020 7802 0112
LandAid chief executive Paul Morrish said: “The tragedy last week left hundreds of people with nowhere to go, their lives in utter ruins. As an industry, we are in a unique position to help.
“The immediate priority is money. Longer term, we need to work with key stakeholders to see how we can support the sort of dramatic changes needed to avoid this sort of tragedy ever happening again.”
LandAid said it will act as a coordinating body for donations, ensuring funds and pledges made are transferred and communicated appropriately. It is liaising closely with the British Red Cross.
It asked companies in the sector to give some thought to ways in they could help with
- Financial support
- Flats, rooms, storage facilities
- Asking others for donations/accommodation, and taking a lead in contacting senior contacts
Supported by the BPF, Revo, CPA, WPA and the HBF, the appeal hopes to help to provide long term support to those affected.
Berkeley Group announced on Wednesday that it was making 68 affordable homes available to families and victims of the Grenfell Tower fire at Kensington Row, W14.
The homes are part of a development by St Edward, a joint venture between Prudential and the Berkeley Group.
They are currently nearing completion and will be made ready for the families to move in during July and August. Berkeley said residents would be able to live in the block on a permanent basis, 1.5 miles from their former neighbourhood.
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