With the generosity of our readers and donors, The Independent is delighted to announce that the Brick by Brick campaign with Refuge has reached its target of raising £300,000 to build a safe house for survivors of domestic abuse and their families.But we're not done yet. Geordie Greig, editor-in-chief of The Independent, gives his thanks to everyone who's donated so far and announces that the campaign is now looking to secure funding for another house to support Refuge.Be a brick, buy and brick and donate here or text BRICK to 70560 to donate £15.
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00:00Thank you. Thank you so much.
00:02With donations from you, our readers, and other donors,
00:05as well as support from the Prime Minister
00:07and other well-known faces for the Brick by Brick campaign,
00:12we have managed to raise our target of £300,000
00:15to build a safe home for survivors of domestic abuse.
00:19But we're not done yet.
00:21The Brick by Brick campaign is now aiming
00:24to buy a second house for refuge,
00:28another safe space to house women and children
00:31escaping terrible torment as a family,
00:35and begin the recovery process.
00:37With your continued support, we can make that happen.
00:41So, be a brick, buy a brick, and donate now.
00:47Thank you very, very much.