In 1990, Alexander Gravenstein, holding the “Honorary Liberty of the Old Kent Road in Camberwell”, established with nil assets the charity Brick by Brick LHAG which provides permanent accommodation for the homeless.

To raise funds, Alexander Gravenstein, Project Organiser of the Charity, wrote and published the book “The Wildlife of St. James' Park” and has stood with his collecting tins for many years and thousands of hours on Underground and British Rail Stations, forever telling millions of commuters “Homeless is not hopeless, with your help. We desperately need your help”, in his distinctive voice.

The Charity also gives to homeless and unemployed people the opportunity to help build and renovate buildings, thereby learning a skill under the supervision of qualified tradesmen, in order to provide themselves and others with decent homes so that they can lead independent, self-sufficient lives.

The policy of the Charity is not political, religious or prejudiced.

We would like to emphasize that our collectors are not paid for their help.