The Independent’s editor-in-chief, Geordie Greig, gives an exciting update on the Brick by Brick campaign.The initial aim for the campaign with Refuge was to raise £300,000 to build a safe house for survivors of domestic abuse, their families and their pets. Through our support from the prime minister and the Queen through to the likes of Joanna Lumley and Cherie Blair, alongside donations from our partners and you, our readers, we are excited to reveal that we have raised enough money to build two houses for Refuge.Thank you all who have offered their support for the campaign.
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00:00We did it. Thank you. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Brick by Brick campaign.
00:08Our goal when we started was simple. In September we pledged to raise £300,000 to build a safe house for refuge
00:16to offer survivors of domestic abuse, their families and their pets a place to stay.
00:22Because of your generosity and help we have been able to go past that and we have now enough funds to build a second house.
00:34And I'm so pleased that we have done that with your help.
00:39Two homes are being built offering sanctuary for the survivors of domestic abuse.
00:46The houses are being built by Persimmon right now with refuge able to move families in by springtime.
00:55And it's all because of the extraordinary generosity of our readers, our supporters, from philanthropists and people who wanted to help.
01:05Our support has come from incredible people. Joanna Lumley, Cherie Blair.
01:12But our readers, the small donations which came in, have made that triggering difference.
01:19As well as the unbelievable generosity of the Julia Writing Trust and Nationwide.
01:26We even got the Prime Minister and the whole of the Cabinet and the Queen to give bricks.
01:33It's been incredible. Thank you for delivering the Brick by Brick campaign and making a difference.