Hannah Baines
Avison Young's London Challenge
Fundraising for Groundwork
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Avison Young's London staff are joining forces to complete a virtual expedition from Central London to AY’s Toronto HQ to raise money for vital Covid-19 relief work within London.
The challenge is open to all London staff, whatever their ability and every mile will count! Participants can choose to run, cycle, walk, swim - even pogo stick. Please support them in their attempt to complete 3,547 miles in total.
Any funds raised will be going to support Covid-19 projects across London, coordinated by Groundwork London, including:
Silver Linings Covid-19 Tea & Talk Club Calls
Helping to reduce isolation and loneliness. Older people over 70 or those shielding in Hackney can now join weekly ‘Tea & Talk Club’ calls. Donations will enable the project to reach more participants and allow those without phones to also join the ‘Silver Linings’ network.
REWORK
REWORK is Groundwork London’s refurbish and reuse project. During Covid-19 REWORK has been providing essential white goods and electrical items to vulnerable people who are shielding, facing disadvantage or otherwise struggling, whilst also providing vital skills and training to apprentices.
Green Doctors
Green Doctors is a fuel poverty program supporting elderly and vulnerable people at home, helping them to save energy and reducing their bills. With people struggling financially due to Covid-19, this help advice is now more vital than ever.
CIRCLE
CIRCLE helps refugees to settle in the UK, providing support in three key area; culture, language and employment. Due to Covid-19 session are being run online and without this contact, refugees risk being forgotten and left isolated. Donations will enable more people to access the programme and get the help they need.
Groundwork London is part of Groundwork UK; a charity working to transform lives in the UK's most disadvantaged communities. During Covid-19 their services have been adapted to ensure they can still provide help and support to those who need it most.