Sidmouth architect helps homeowners give their property a new look

Sidmouth based Challice Architects is offering homeowners a fantastic opportunity to get some expert advice, and take the first step towards making their home improvement dreams a reality, while raising funds for housing and homelessness charity Shelter.

Challice Architects is taking part in Architect in the House, a fundraising initiative between the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Shelter that’s now in its 14th year.



The scheme gives people across East Devon/Exeter the chance to receive an hour-long consultation on any residential building related query whether potential Grand Design, simple extension, alteration or physical problems.

In return for your help, homeowners are asked to donate a minimum of £40 to support Shelter’s work with people in housing need.

Since its launch, the scheme has raised more than £1 million for Shelter, including £105,000 last year alone.



Architect in the House is a great first step towards making that dream a reality, while supporting Shelter’s work.

Whether you’ve been considering an improvement to your home but haven’t looked into it, or have simply never thought of using an architect, this is the scheme for you.



It’s a great opportunity to show people the benefits of consulting an architect, it is not just about attention-grabbing public buildings.

It doesn’t matter if your home is big or small – we want you to get involved.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has predicted that 53,000 homes in the UK will be repossessed in 2010.

With 1. 8 million families awaiting social housing, and a chronic lack of affordable homes to rent, Shelter’s services for people in need will be stretched to the limit in the months ahead.

Homeowners interested in finding out how an architect can help should ring 02073075533 mentioning the scheme.

Challice Architects in Sidmouth are pleased to support the Architect in the House Scheme and they can be contacted at 01395 513261 or www. challicearchitects. com

Please also follow the link on our links page to the RIBA Shelter web page.