Charitable support for LI members

Through our partnerships with the Architects Benevolent Society and Perennial, we can offer a range of charitable and hardship services, advice, and support to members who need it.

The Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) is the only registered charity in the UK dedicated to helping architects, assistants, technologists, technicians, and landscape architects – and their families – in times of need. The ABS help people of all ages who have experienced illness, accident, redundancy, unemployment, bereavement, or other personal misfortune.

LI members can apply for support ranging from confidential advice to financial assistance.

Find out more at www.absnet.org.uk.

Perennial are the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people who work in horticulture when times get tough.

They provide free and confidential advice, support, and financial assistance to people of all ages working in, or retired from, horticulture.

Find out more at perennial.org.uk.

Latest updates

Architects Benevolent Society launches cost of living crisis appeal

The Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) has launched an urgent appeal for regular donations to help them continue to support landscape architects and their families in times of need

Architects Benevolent Society widens eligibility criteria as furlough scheme closes

On 1 October 2021, the Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) widened its eligibility criteria to include all architectural practice employees and their dependents, giving a lifeline to non-practitioners and multidisciplinary professionals in need as the UK's coronavirus furlough scheme ends
Group of kids at school - Perennial support for families

Perennial Helps with Support for Families

Despite careful budgeting, many families find it difficult to meet the everyday costs of raising a family.

Professional Services

The LI is committed to supporting and working with you at every stage of your career, from Student membership through to Chartered status and beyond. To ensure you get the most out of your membership we offer a range of tailored benefits and support. Find out more about the services available.