Aspiring Olympic kayaker Trevor Thomson’s quest to compete at Tokyo 2020 has been helped by sponsorship from London developer Fruition Properties.
Currently ranked third in the world, Thomson holds the K2 200m under-18 championship title and has won silver and bronze for Team GB.
The sponsorship will help towards the costs of the 18-year-old’s equipment and training kit, plus his attendance at training camps in pursuit of his sporting goals.
Mani Khiroya, managing director of Fruition Properties, said: “British sport is now firmly in the limelight following our second place overall ranking in Rio, with Liam Heath, who won gold and silver medals at Rio 2016 and is now Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete in this field, leading the way in the kayaking disciplines.
“We are delighted to help support Trevor, a promising young talent, and we look forward to following his journey to Tokyo 2020 and the 2024 Olympics.”
Strictly come fundraising
The fundraising efforts of the UK property industry’s estate agents, letting agents, and suppliers will be celebrated at the 2016 Agents Giving Ball on 30 September at the Lancaster Hotel in London.
To attend the event – and see industry twinkletoes participating in the Strictly Agents Dancing Competition on the night – go to www.agentsgiving.org.
Construction charity leads the charge
Windsor Castle will be the back drop for the CRASH half marathon on 25 September.
CRASH is the construction industry charity that assists homeless and hospice charities with construction-related projects.
• To take part, go to www.crash.org.uk/event/windsor-half-marathon-2016/
C&W surpasses charity target
Cushman & Wakefield has surpassed its pledge of raising £150,000 to Teenage Cancer Trust.
Over the past three years, staff at offices across the UK have helped raise £247,000 through activities including hiking the Himalayas and Kilimanjaro, cycling the length of the UK, baking cakes and competing at quiz nights. The charity was also the nominated beneficiary charity for the BCO 2016 annual conference, and the total included funds raised at this event.
Cushman & Wakefield has also provided practical support to the charity by donating meeting space at their Old Broad Street office in the City when required.
Colin Wilson, Cushman & Wakefield’s head of UK & Ireland, said: “We set out to support a charity where the impact of raising £150,000 over three years would make a real difference. Teenage Cancer Trust has a real impact on those it seeks to support.
“Staff chose the charity, and the fact that their cancer units are in the same cities as our offices has ensured everyone really got behind the cause.
“Surpassing our original target will enable the charity to help those it serves just that little bit more. A massive thank you to everyone who contributed and took part.”
Rebuilding the ark
The Beyond Boundaries partnership, a social mobility initiative, launched the Living Ark Structure project on 31 August at Somerford Grove Adventure Playground in Tottenham, N17.
Hosted by local MP David Lammy, the project was delivered with youth charity Risk Agency and the help of more than 20 local volunteers. Over the summer, volunteers repurposed and rebuilt the ark structure, which started life as an eco-classroom. It has now been transformed into a play and performance space to benefit hundreds of local children in an area of deprivation.
Beyond Boundaries’ aim is to build skills and increase opportunities for young people living around Tottenham’s Northumberland Park, and create future pathways into education and employment.
The partnership was formed by architects HTA Design and regeneration consultants Newman Francis to work with children throughout their school careers.
Foodbank support for Swindon
Francis George Solicitor Advocate is set to help local members of the community in Swindon who are in need.
The law firm has made its office available as a regular contribution point for the Swindon Foodbank. This follows the success of the Christmas foodbank point the firm hosted last Christmas and the collection of one tonne of food donated so far this year.
Francis George, founder of Francis George Solicitor Advocate, said: “We are huge supporters of Swindon Foodbank and all it does for the town. Like so many towns that are prosperous on the surface, Swindon has many people who need our help.
“As a local business, we want to play our part in helping the less fortunate among us.”
Get involved
LandAid is rolling out a host of fundraising challenges over the next few months, bringing the property industry together to help tackle homelessness among young people.
To whet your competitive appetite, here are just a few events you can still get involved in:
London towerathlon
16 September
A challenge not for the faint hearted. As a team, test your strength, speed and nerves to cycle as far as you can in 10 minutes, run up and abseil down London’s Broadgate Tower.
www.landaid.org/events/london-towerathlon
Charity golf day
30 September
The second annual ip-Xchange charity golf day at Little Aston Golf Course, Birmingham.
www.landaid.org/events/charity-golf-day
Proptoberfest
6 October
Celebrate the Bavarian way with a day of traditional German beer and street food.
www.landaid.org/events/proptoberfest
LandAid day 2016
13 October
It is the property industry’s biggest day of fundraising and this year’s theme is futuristic fundraising. A chance to reveal your techy side and host a sci-fi film screening or robotic fancy dress day.
www.landaid.org/events/landaid-day-2016
