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Hardies marks 110-year anniversary by fundraising for Centrepoint

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has marked its 110-year anniversary by fundraising for Centrepoint, the country’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Having invited each of its 13 offices throughout the UK to create an event centred around the number 110 to raise funds for Centrepoint and other local charities, a total of £1,200 was raised through a range of activities, including staff running 110K each month for a year; cycling virtually up mount Everest and baking 110 cakes for a charity coffee morning.

Danny McArthur, Hardies’ Managing Partner, said: “We chose Centrepoint as our designated charity partner in our anniversary year in response to the housing crisis and cost-of-living crisis, which we know have significantly impacted younger people.

“Centrepoint does amazing things to support young people, and we are delighted to play a part in helping it achieve its goal of seeking to end youth homelessness.

“Hardies has two housing departments: one focusing on building new affordable homes (Housing Partnerships) and the other on housing stock condition surveys, energy audits and research consultancy (Housing Consultancy). As such, it seemed fitting to choose Centrepoint as our charity partner, given its focus on housing and homelessness.”

Miranda Harman, Head of Mass Participation and Events at Centrepoint, added: “We are so grateful to the Hardies team for their donation, which will help us in our work supporting young people experiencing homelessness into a job and a home. 

“This could not have come at a more crucial time for Centrepoint and the young people we support. Last year, 136,000 young people faced homelessness, a record high, and all the indications are that number will increase again.” 

ENDS

For further information please contact Danny McArthur on tel 01383 731841

Issued on behalf of Hardies by Liquorice Media tel 0141 332 4935 www.liquorice-media.com

Date: 31 Oct24

Notes to Editors

  • Centrepoint is the leading charity for homeless young people aged 16-25. Centrepoint operates nationally, with bases in London, Manchester, the North-East and Yorkshire.
  • Centrepoint supports over 14,000 vulnerable young people a year by providing accommodation, teaching valuable life skills, tackling their physical and mental health issues and working with them to get them into education or employment.
  • The Freephone Centrepoint Helpline is available for any young person aged 16-25 worried about homelessness. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
  • The Centrepoint Helpline number is: 0808 800 0661. For more information, please visit centrepoint.org.uk.