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We offer support in times of need to the architectural community and their families.
Who we help
We help past and present members of the wider architectural profession and their families – from people just starting out in their careers, to those who are now in retirement.
Our support includes confidential advice, help with physical and psychological difficulties, and financial assistance – allowing more people within our community to live rewarding and fulfilled lives.
More about us
Our history
We’ve been hard at work since 1850 – read our very first annual report here.
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1850
On 27th November the first formal General Meeting was held in the Freemason’s Tavern. There, the Architects Benevolent Society was founded
1852
The first four beneficiary cases of support were recorded
1862
Fourteen beneficiary cases of support were recorded
1900
ABS celebrated their 50th anniversairy
1914
ABS helped to form the ‘Architects War Committee’ which issued a special appeal for contributions for the relief of members of the profession in distress
1930
ABS formed a joint committee and unemployment fund for those facing distress as a result of the worldwide depression
1950
102 beneficiary cases of support were recorded and the Centenary Ball was held at the Dorchester, London
1954
A system of local representatives throughout the country was inaugurated
2003
His Royal Highness, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester was appointed ABS Patron
1967
Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, appointed ABS Patron
2016
We launched our housing advice partnership with Shelter.
2017
We launched our mental health support partnership with Anxiety UK.
