ABS News

PBF (Property Benevolent Funds) was established in 2007 as a joint venture by five benevolent funds including the ABS. There are up to half a million members and their families from birth to over 100 years of age who could benefit from the services provided by member charities.

Unfortunately, the date of this event has had to be changed to 3 November 2008. Hear Ken Shuttleworth’s thoughts on architecture in the changing climatic & economic environments of the future. Tickets are £6 with all proceeds used to support the work of the ABS.

Watch a video of Chris talking about how the ABS helped him when he broke his back. He tells his story here to encourage you to support the ABS.

The ABS purchased a pedestrian sat-nav “trekker” system for former architect David Wright to help him get around more easily. Watch David's story in an extract from our Changing Lives DVD

Rob has a degenerative muscle disease. The ABS helped him to purchase specialist mobility equipment so that he could get around and continue to practice as an architect.

The ABS has helped Maureen to make her home more energy efficient by replacing an old boiler and fitting double glazing. Thanks to the ABS, her gas bill has been reduced, and she can use her hard earned pension more effectively.

Mrs Williams outlines the support she and her husband, a self employed architect, received when he went bankrupt. The ABS cannot rescue a practice in trouble, but we can help you deal with the aftermath.

When Gordon's health deteriorated, his small practice got into trouble. He was struggling to earn a living wage and couldn't afford to replace his broken-down boiler. The ABS helped with an interest free loan to pay for a replacement.

Ray developed MS in his early 40s, at the worst of times. Unable to walk and in a parlous financial state, the ABS came to his assistance. He still working and looking forward to the future.

Unable to manage in a large house Peggy moved to the Society’s sheltered accommodation, after her husband died in 1983. He had been a partner in the Guildford firm Lewis and Hickey where he had worked for 48 years.