Homeless charity Shelter from the Storm has found a new home in Archway, N19.
Established in 2007, the free emergency night shelter had previously operated from an industrial estate near King’s Cross for more than eight years.
After the lease came to an end, the charity purchased a disused supermarket in Archway and has since received approval from Islington Council for the design of a new shelter, community café and smaller, more viable retail unit.
The new amenities, which will include English classes, Wi-fi and yoga sessions, will also be shared with the local community.
Holland Harvey Architects has worked with SFTS to come up with a holistic design that has its homeless guests at heart. Developer Ennismore has provided SFTS with financial support, a quantity surveyor and a project manager.
Other contributors include Quadrant Building Control, MEP Hoare Lea, structural engineer Price + Myers, RBA Acoustics and Greenhatch Group.
The new site is due to open in January 2019 but the charity still needs some help to get the project over the line.
If you can assist with the provision of bathroom and kitchen fit-out, furniture, ply/plasterboard, fencing and paint, e-mail chloe@hollandharvey.com
Higson’s heroic challenge finally finishes
Neil Higson has completed a heroic 13 marathons, including one as part of the gruelling Ironman UK in Bolton, Lancashire, in 13 months in aid of the Samantha Sykes Foundation Trust, a charity that supports organisations working to eradicate child sexual exploitation.
Higson’s challenge began in October 2017 in Dublin, with consecutive monthly runs throughout the UK. He crossed the finish line of his final marathon in York, on 14 October 2018.
To donate, visit https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/13in13
Redrow raises £30k for charity
Housebuilder Redrow South Midlands has raised £30,000 for children’s cancer charity Henry Allen Trust.
The fundraising milestone was achieved over the past year through events which included the Rust Bucket Rally from Northampton to North Africa and a charity quiz night.
The Henry Allen Trust aims to make life easier for children fighting cancer by granting wishes that allow families to create special memories.
Power of the flower
Gary Louttit, head of hospitality and leisure at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, and his wife Christine were chosen to be part of the official launch of the annual Poppy Scotland appeal at Hampden Park. They help organise collections in Renfrew each year in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Renfrew, raising up to £35,000.
Foundation donates
The Shanly Foundation has donated £2,500 to the Living Paintings Charity. The charity provides touch-to-see books to blind and partially sighted children and adults in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Funded by the Shanly Group, the Shanly Foundation works to support local charities and community causes.
An active weekend
Patron Capital and its investee company Punch Taverns has raised £7,000 for its charitable partners the Royal Marines Charity and the Prince’s Teaching Institute. An action-packed weekend saw a team of 21 staff from Punch Taverns complete a 10k Royal Marines commando challenge across Woodbury Common, East Devon, while a group of 30 from Patron ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon.
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