An intrepid team of property professionals is attempting a gargantuan climbing challenge to raise funds for LandAid.
The five-strong group of architects, property lawyers, project managers and surveyors plans to set the fastest time for the summit of the three highest African mountains.
Making up the team are Paul Olliff from Ashfords, Jon Lloyd and Russell Brooks from Rider Levett Bucknall, and Jon Beswick and Joe Mills from Adventure in Architecture. Beginning on 24 January, they will climb Mount Stanley, Mount Kenya (pictured) and Mount Kilimanjaro back-to-back. They will fly on to the next country after each ascent and are aiming to complete all the climbs within three weeks.
Sponsoring the challenge is property developer Magna Group.
To donate, follow the link www.justgiving.com/fundraising/adventure-in-architecture.
YEP sets tower challenge for LandAid
Property networking organisation Young Entrepreneurs in Property will host a tower run event on 11 April in aid of LandAid.
The “Race to the Top” charity challenge will take place at Chapter Spitalfields, London’s tallest purpose-built student accommodation building.
YEP supports young entrepreneurs, rising stars and future leaders in the property and construction industry.
More than 140 runners are expected to ascend the 599 steps of the tower to help end youth homelessness in the UK.
To help raise the £10,000 target, team members can register at www.yepglobal.com/events.
Bewley remembers author
Bewley Homes has commissioned a new sculpture by contemporary wire sculptor Rupert Till in the Hampshire village of Whitchurch, one of its new homes locations. The sculpture, depicting five rabbits, was unveiled by the developer in honour of former Whitchurch resident Richard Adams, author of Watership Down.
RLB teams up with Ronald McDonald
Construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall has joined forces with Ronald McDonald House Charities to support the organisation with its estate management.
RLB has been commissioned to undertake a building survey and maintenance assessment on the charity’s UK property portfolio, a collection of houses that accommodates the families of sick children while they are in hospital.
The cost surveys undertaken will make the RLB field data and RLB focus insight available to the charity on a pro bono basis. The information will provide the charity with intelligence on remedial actions and future costs to keep its estate in the required condition.
The work is part of a continuing commitment to provide technical support to the charity.
Acorn supports schools with book scheme
The Acorn Group has launched “Acorn Book Club”, a book collection initiative for schools.
The concept evolved after the group’s corporate and social responsibility team was involved in the refurbishment of the library at St Saviour’s School in Lewisham.
The impact that the project had on the lives of children at the school led to the Acorn Group developing the ABC book collection programme. The scheme is to be the firm’s main charitable focus, and all its Acorn Group estate agency offices are designated drop-off points for ABC book donations.
Mayor of Lewisham Damien Egan said: “This is exactly the kind of investment that we need. The help that it will give young people should not be underestimated.”
For more information and to get involved, go to www.acornbookclub.co.uk
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