In the first scheme of its kind, Brokering Change asks mortgage brokers to donate a suggested £1 of the procuration fee of each mortgage case they complete to Shelter in order to help homeless people and those at risk of eviction or repossession.
Brokers who sign up to the scheme will receive materials including certificates, regular updates on how the money is helping people, and be able to use the Brokering Change logo to promote their social responsibility activity to customers.
The fundraising scheme will be officially launched today by L&G director of housing and external affairs Stephen Smith, Shelter chief executive Campbell Robb and Finance Planning Group managing director Terry McCutcheon in a video hosted on L&G’s website.
Smith, said: “For every person helped to buy or rent a property, there is someone else living in fear of eviction or repossession, and many thousands more who have no permanent place to call home.
“Brokering Change is a simple and easy way for mortgage brokers to make a real difference and we hope all of our brokers will sign up to this important scheme and help broker real change for those in housing need.”
Robb said: “We are extremely grateful for Legal & General’s support over the last two years and are thrilled to be launching this exciting new scheme with them today.
“At Shelter we know only too well how many people are facing a daily struggle to keep a roof over their head and how many more have lost their home altogether.
“The money raised through this scheme will make a real difference, ensuring we can help as many people as possible in these difficult times.”
L&G and Shelter have worked together since 2009, with more than £100,000 raised for the charity in the first year of the partnership.
