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Lyreco supporting our GROW programme – George’s story
A difficult childhood, followed by years of addiction, homelessness and mental health problems, 50-year-old George Smith has had his fair share of ups and downs. But after 25 years of living on the edge, George has turned his life around. And, through Riverside’s GROW trainee programme, he’s using his own experience to help others. This is George’s story.
Read moreLyreco supporting our GROW programme – Eleanor’s story
Lyreco have been amazing in supporting the Street Engagement Hub by using their social value commitment to employ George. Without this commitment George would not have a job and the Street Engagement Hub would not have capacity to see so many vulnerable people, as there would not have been enough staff to cope with the demand.
Read moreCustomers may be eligible for a £250 payment to help with energy bills this winter
Citizens Advice Liverpool is distributing up to £1,400,000 of Household Support Fund on behalf of Liverpool City Council to those in need as we enter the autumn. Eligibility To be eligible for the fund, clients must be: Aged 65 or over In receipt of any kind of income support/ benefits (including state pension). Living in
Read moreRiverside to carry out cost of living survey
We know that the cost-of-living crisis is a major challenge for everyone. So, during August 2022, we will be inviting around 18,500 customers across Riverside and One Housing, to take part in a survey. It aims to help us better understand the kind of cost-of-living challenges you are facing, how they are changing, what impact
Read moreWant to have your say on housing in Greater Manchester – fill in this survey now
Do you live in Greater Manchester? Do you think tenants should have their say on the priorities landlords focus on? Do you want your landlord to champion causes that tenants care about to our political leaders? Do you want housing in the region to improve? If this is you, then fill in the Greater Manchester
Read moreChanges necessary if Universal Credit is to work for people living in supported housing, says housing coalition
Providers responsible for more than a quarter of supported housing for people with experience of homelessness in the UK – Riverside, YMCA, St Mungo’s and The Salvation Army – have today released research, which outlines a number of difficulties their residents face when attempting to make and maintain a claim for Universal Credit. As a
Read moreRiverside helps Craig rebuild his life after being homeless and suicidal
New year, new beginnings: that’s just what Craig Holmes from Liverpool was thinking on 1st January 2013. But some devastating news was to come. It would trigger a chain of events that would see Craig estranged from his family, homeless and suicidal. Here he tells us what happened and how things are starting to get
Read moreVoluntary Right to Buy Pilot Scheme in the Midlands
Riverside is taking part in a trial scheme in partnership with the government, offering tenants in certain areas of the Midlands the opportunity to buy their home under a voluntary sales scheme similar to the Right to Buy. Tenants taking part in the pilot could get a discount of up to 70% on the market
Read moreHow a noise complaint led Riverside to take action against domestic abuse
Our commitment to “transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods” is at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on being so much more than just a landlord. Earlier this year we took positive action to help a customer suffering from domestic abuse. Our number one priority is the safety of our customers and
Read moreSupport for hate crime victims as figures rise
New figures released today show a worrying surge in hate crime. According to Home Office figures, hate crime offences recorded by the police rose by a record 29% to 80,393 incidents in the 12 months to March 2017. Figures showed a spike in hate crime following the terrorist attacks in London and Manchester earlier this
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