The LandAid COVID-19 Emergency Fund, launched on 7 April 2020, has given out its first grants to frontline charities. LandAid, the property industry charity, distributed £100,000 to 12 charities in this first round of funding. Savills, including a personal donation from Mark Ridley, has contributed to a total of circa £500,000 alongside other Land Aid partners Helical, Knight Frank, Landsec and M&G plc.
The money has been distributed to LandAid charity partners including: the Albert Kennedy Trust, Fat Macy’s and the Benjamin Foundation.
The grants are for a variety of emergency needs including providing temporary accommodation, food, mental health support, equipping charities to work remotely and PPE.
To support the appeal please visit: www.landaid.org
Mark Ridley, Group CEO of Savills says: “The impact of Covid-19 is enormous and even more so surrounding the needs of vulnerable young people who find themselves homeless. We are committed to supporting the Land Aid Covid 19 Emergency Fund and would encourage others to do the same where they can.”
Paul Morrish, Chief Executive at LandAid, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has so far donated to our Emergency Fund. Your support has enabled us to give out our first £100,000 to 12 charities across the country, which will provide vital emergency support to young people who desperately need it during this crisis. Thank you.”