SPONSORSCONTENTSCrash would like to thank these patrons without whom this supplement would not have been printed. To find out more about becoming a patron please contact Francesca Roberts on 0208 742 0717 or visit www.crash.org.uk. Alternatively, if you would simply like to make a donation please visit www.crash.org.uk/donation. All help and support is invaluable to our continuing progress in helping homeless people. Thank you. Produced by UBM Client Solutions on behalf of Building for CRASH.Editor Emily WrightSub Editor Liz ScottArt Director Nick WattsDesigners David McCormack, Steve SavagePhotographers Paul Burroughs, Mike O'DwyerProject manager Emma HumphrysBusiness Development Manager Oliver HughesCRASH+44 (0) 20 7123 4567www.crash.org.uk

SPONSORSCONTENTSwww.crash.org.ukCONSTRUCTING A FUTURE3The promise of a safe refuge, a warm, dry bed and a hot meal are things many of us take for granted. With the support of the construction and property industries, CRASH is able to make this a reality for homeless people throughout the UK, but this unique charity goes further. It helps people to rebuild lives. CRASH has developed a bespoke partnership with the construction and property industries. It does so much more than simply provide money to homelessness charities on the frontline of the fight against homelessness. This charity is the conduit through which the expertise, resources and products of the entire construction and property industries can be channelled to help some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our society. Becoming a patron of CRASH is one of the hallmarks of a company that makes a strategic and intelligent commitment to charitable work in the community.This close partnership with our industries enables CRASH to efficiently deliver a great deal of value to the homelessness charities that ask for help to improve their services. For companies who are patrons of CRASH, the partnership provides an opportunity for their organisation and employees to directly help our society. And not just through donating money. It allows them to use their skills, capabilities and products to provide a service, which in many cases, money can't buy.UBM has generously created this supplement to profile CRASH and the important work the charity undertakes. We hope you will be inspired by what our industries have achieved through their commitment and good will and will consider joining the patrons that lie at the heart of CRASH.Ian Tyler Chairman of CRASH and chief executiveof Balfour BeattyFrancesca Roberts Chief executive of CRASHWelcome Contents4 Interview: Francesca Roberts, CRASH6 Interview: Tony Giddings, Argent 7 The Pilsdon community8 The Aldershot project10 Marathons and mince pies12 Berwick Street14 The Communication Hub15 Ecobuild 2012