Architects Benevolent Society: Lending a Helping Hand with Tom Shore

Architecture can be a brilliant industry, but people still need proper support routes when work, money, health or personal circumstances become difficult.Stephen Drew speaks with Tom Shore from the Architects Benevolent Society about support for people in architecture, financial help, wellbeing, family support, the ABS Ambassador Scheme, fundraising and how the charity adapted during COVID-19.The conversation covers: What the Architects Benevolent Society does for people connected to architecture How financial, wellbeing and family support can make a practical difference Why signposting matters when someone in the profession is struggling How the ABS Ambassador Scheme helps spread awareness Why support routes should be known before a crisis point ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7P0G04XJ7w📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-benevolent-society-tom-shore/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:14 Overview of the Architects Benevolent Society 01:00 Support Services Offered by ABS 02:42 Personal Experiences and Events 06:54 The ABS Ambassador Scheme 14:01 Adapting During COVID-19 15:41 Events and Initiatives 17:23 Conclusion and Contact Information (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:14) - Overview of the Architectural Benevolence Society (ABS) (01:00) - Support Services Offered by ABS (02:42) - Personal Experiences and Events (06:54) - The Ambassador Scheme (14:01) - Adapting During COVID-19 (15:41) - Upcoming Events and Initiatives (17:23) - Conclusion and Contact Information