Architects Benevolent Society: Lending a Helping Hand with Tom Shore
Summary
Stephen Drew speaks with Tom Shore from the Architects Benevolent Society about support for people in architecture, financial help, wellbeing, family support, the ABS Ambassador Scheme, fundraising and how the charity adapted during COVID-19.Architecture can be a brilliant industry, but people still need proper support routes when work, money, health or personal circumstances become difficult.
Stephen Drew speaks with Tom Shore from the Architects Benevolent Society about support for people in architecture, financial help, wellbeing, family support, the ABS Ambassador Scheme, fundraising and how the charity adapted during COVID-19.
The conversation covers:
- What the Architects Benevolent Society does for people connected to architecture
- How financial, wellbeing and family support can make a practical difference
- Why signposting matters when someone in the profession is struggling
- How the ABS Ambassador Scheme helps spread awareness
- Why support routes should be known before a crisis point
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Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 00:14 Overview of the Architects Benevolent Society
- 01:00 Support Services Offered by ABS
- 02:42 Personal Experiences and Events
- 06:54 The ABS Ambassador Scheme
- 14:01 Adapting During COVID-19
- 15:41 Events and Initiatives
- 17:23 Conclusion and Contact Information
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
- (00:14) - Overview of the Architectural Benevolence Society (ABS)
- (01:00) - Support Services Offered by ABS
- (02:42) - Personal Experiences and Events
- (06:54) - The Ambassador Scheme
- (14:01) - Adapting During COVID-19
- (15:41) - Upcoming Events and Initiatives
- (17:23) - Conclusion and Contact Information
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