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Riverside launches £250,000 Community Fund to support local projects
A new Community Fund of £250,000 has been launched by The Riverside Group to help boost local projects and opportunities for our customers and local communities. The initiative has been made possible due to the partnership between Riverside and One Housing, which joined The Riverside Group as a subsidiary in December 2021, creating one of
Read moreRiverside and EQUANS deliver another 41 affordable homes in Greater Manchester
Riverside and EQUANS have completed work on 41 affordable homes on Bowness Road in Middleton, Greater Manchester. The £5.8m new-build scheme consists of two and three-bedroom homes, as well as two-bedroom bungalows. The homes have been built on a brownfield site, which was previously home to the Falcon pub. Riverside delivered the homes with funding
Read moreGovernment “cost of living” payments in focus
Millions of people on means tested benefits will receive the first of two Cost of Living Payments totalling £650 from 14 July 2022, as part of a £37billion government package to help families with cost-of-living pressures. The first £326 instalment for qualifying low-income households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be paid by
Read moreRiverside awarded Gold by Ministry of Defence for armed forces support
Riverside has been awarded Gold status by the Ministry of Defence for supporting the armed forces community. Representing the highest badge of honour, the Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award identifies organisations that show a commitment to those who serve for their country. We have held Silver status for a number of years and in
Read moreCelebrating Non-Binary People’s Day
By Liam Smith, Support Worker International Non-Binary People’s Day is celebrated each year on July 14, aiming to raise awareness of the issues non-binary people face around the world. Non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that are not solely male or female, existing outside the gender binary where the classification of gender is
Read moreOne Housing book celebrates history and creativity of London rough sleepers
One Housing is a part of the Riverside Group, working to help people to live better by providing high quality homes and care across London and the South East. We’re proud to share ‘Arlington and Beyond’ – a new book released by our colleagues and customers from One Housing, which celebrates the lives, history and
Read moreRiverside joins partners to deliver Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme in Greater Manchester
We’re pleased to announce that Riverside, alongside our partners Great Places and Jigsaw, have been selected by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to deliver the second phase of the GM Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP). RSAP came about in response to the activities surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on those experiencing rough sleeping.
Read moreRight to buy – what you need to know
The Government recently announced that they were looking to extend Right to Buy to housing association tenants, with government pledging to build a new social home for every one sold. So, what does that mean for you and what should you do if you are interested? Read our quick guide below: To be eligible for
Read moreAward winning Riverside rolls out smart technology installation after successful pilot
Riverside is installing 1,500 Switchee Smart Thermostats into its customers’ homes following a successful pilot of the technology, which has helped identify and prioritise repairs and support residents at risk of fuel poverty. The installations are part of Riverside’s boiler replacement, empty homes and property repair programmes. Data from the Switchee devices, sent via the
Read moreHousing First is not the only solution to homelessness
Housing First has often been hailed as the solution to ending rough sleeping. Too often stories appear in the media which portray other types of supported accommodation in a more negative light in comparison. Some have even called for the closure of all other forms of supported housing, replacing them with Housing First. But is Housing First
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