All About LionHeart – the Charity Supporting the Surveying Profession
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What is this blog about?
‘No surveyor should face a problem alone’
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the Charity supporting the surveying profession, LionHeart.
This is essential knowledge for all surveying professionals – whether you need support or wish to donate, LionHeart are a constant lifeline.
Who are LionHeart?
LionHeart are a registered charity and not part of RICS. Their mission is to support the surveying profession, working closely with RICS and receiving support from RICS and the surveying profession, e.g., through a voluntary donation when members pay their annual subscription fees to RICS.
Who do LionHeart support?
Current AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS
Former or non-practising RICS members
RICS members on concessions
Retired members
Partners, spouses and dependent family members, including where a RICS member has sadly passed away
RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, including surveying apprentices
Surveying students
How could LionHeart support me?
You can read the latest LionHeart Impact Report to find out more about what LionHeart do for our surveying profession.
You can read more about the support that LionHeart provides on their website.
Examples of support include:
Counselling
Helpline support
Legal support
Health & wellbeing programmes
Webinars on a range of mental health issues
Financial assistance and grants
Support for small businesses
Career and professional support
APC support, e.g., presentation review session
Why should you support LionHeart?
There are so many reasons to support LionHeart – helping to ensure that ‘no surveyor should face a problem alone’.
Here are just a few:
It is YOUR charity – pay forward your support, you never know when you may need it
Support your fellow surveyors and strengthen our surveying community
It provides a safety net when you or colleagues may be in need of support
Firms that support LionHeart show a firm commitment to employee well-being
Opportunities to support LionHeart through corporate partnerships, sponsorships and events
Access to a wide range of wonderful resources
How can you support LionHeart?
You can donate online on the LionHeart website or set up a Direct Debit to spread your donation in a way that suits you best.
Or, if you are not in a position to donate – there are so many more ways that you can support LionHeart:
Fundraising events, challenges and sponsorship
Partner schemes or corporate support
Volunteering as a mentor, ambassador or on a committee
Advocacy and raising awareness within the surveying profession
Payroll giving or matching contributions
In-kind support through hosting webinars, offering services or pro bono contributions
How can I contact LionHeart?
Call the LionHeart helpline
UK: 0800 009 2960 or +44 (0)121 289 3300
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