Beneficiary's Stories

Men, women, children - anybody in the profession, their families and dependants can qualify for help from the Society.

None of the people featured below ever expected to need to turn to the ABS for help. They tell their stories here in order to thank the Society for help, and to encourage you to support the work of the Society.

Scott's Story

Image of Scott Reeder

Watch an extract from our 'With your help' DVD where Scott Reeder talks about how the ABS helped him after a devestating accident and then through redundancy...

Keith Murray's Story

The ABS supported Landscape architect, Keith Murray and helped him to continue practising through his battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Find out more in this short extract from our DVD 'With your help' ...

Mrs Mill's Story

The ABS has supported Mrs Mills since her husband passed away in 1984. Here Mrs Mills tells you her story to encourage you to support the ABS ...

The Norman Family's Story

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Watch a video of the Norman family talking about how the ABS helped them when unfortunate circumstances meant they were in need of assistance...

George Ferguson's Appeal

George Ferguson makes an appeal for the much needed funds to help members of the architectural profession who face illness, accident, redundancy, bereavement or other personal misfortune.

The Douglas Family

The ABS recently paid for two boys to go away on a holiday activity course. Following a time of family difficulty it was an enjoyable time for them and the boys expressed their gratitude by writing this thank you letter.

Chris's Story

Chris Francis

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.

David's Story

David using his Trekker

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's Story

Rob Burton

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.

Cutting energy bills

Maureen at the Geffrye Museum quiz desk

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.