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Archaeological discoveries
Archaeological excavations on site by MOLA (Museum of
London Archaeology) have been completed. At the dig, they
discovered the remains of a Victorian workhouse, artefacts and
features that perhaps wouldn’t be expected within a workhouse
environment: brightly coloured walls, fireplaces and workhouse
branded crockery. The findings give fascinating insights into
daily life and health care in this era. The MOLA team created
blogs, ran events with the public including local schools and
produced an audiobook.
Key milestones reached
A breaking ground celebration
contractor, is progressing
are a safe and reliable form of
took place in July 2023 marking
rapidly with construction.
renewable energy, using free
the start of construction to
Foundations have been laid
and abundant ground energy
build the centre for advancing
and the building is taking
to heat and cool buildings. This
eye health. Guests at the
shape floor by floor.
versatile system has twice the
event included Lord Markham,
To prepare for the installation
life expectancy of most boilers,
Department of Health and
of a closed-loop ground
costs next to nothing to run
Social Care Minister, NHS
source heat pump system,
and requires little maintenance.
leaders, key staff involved in
81 boreholes were drilled to
This technology is part of the
the development and design,
a depth of 172m each. This is
project’s ambition for lean, clean
and leadership donors who are
equivalent to the length of two
and green ways of working
supporting the project.
football pitches below ground.
towards NHS and UCL net zero
Bouygues UK, the lead
Ground source heat pumps
targets and sustainability goals.
The charity, in partnership
eye centre. We’re delighted
the experts at Moorfields
with UCL, is committed to
with the engagement so far
and the UCL Institute of
raising over £100 million (£80
and look forward to talking to
Ophthalmology, and heartfelt
million capital and £25 million
more interested donors.
stories from patients Elaine,
research and education).
The charity is proud to be
Chris, and Khamani with his
The campaign has raised
contributing to the new centre
mum Tatiana describing what
more than £72.75 million
for advancing eye health.
the new centre means to them
in commitments to date.
Recognising the significance
and the difference it will make
Philanthropy is playing a vital
and importance of this
to people with sight loss.
role in securing the future of
initiative, the charity has made
eye health on a global scale.
a commitment from its own
A huge thank you to everyone
resources of £15 million.
who is so generously
Watch our philanthropy
supporting this groundbreaking
film with perspectives from
Philanthropy
Watch our
film about
the new eye
health centre
