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Early Day Motion calls for long-term funding to support homeless veterans

With Armed Forces Day approaching, Wendy Chamberlain MP has submitted an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to commit to long – term sustainable funding and the provision of specialist support for veterans at risk of homelessness. The motion welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to end veterans’ rough sleeping by 2024, and thanks Riverside,

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Facing the future

I’m really looking forward to our first in person Stakeholder Strategy Day for three years and the opportunity it gives us to bring board members, customers and colleagues together to discuss our future direction.

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Raising awareness for Bi+ Health Month

By Jenny Crocker, Spectrum Co-Chair  In an exciting turn of events, I am writing a BiBlog in March and not in September as I have done previously to recognise Bi Visibility Month and Bi Visibility Day. That’s because March is Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month (#BiHealthMonth), which is a campaign led annually by the Bisexual Resource Center to raise awareness

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Riverside customers praise “beautiful” new homes in Radcliffe-on-Trent

Two Riverside customers have spoken of their joy after moving into their new homes in the Shelford Road development in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Both customers have moved into shared ownership homes in the first phase of the £4.1m development, which offers a range of properties including two or three bedroom houses, one and two bedroom bungalows

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Read Vickie’s story

“I absolutely love the house, I can’t stop smiling. It’s the most security I’ve ever had and I can’t believe it’s mine. “I had been renting for 13 years before this. Rent prices are phenomenally high at the moment, meaning it’s really tough to save and it’s been difficult getting back onto the property ladder.

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Read Liz’s story

“Just before the first lockdown in March 2020 I split up with my partner and he left the marital home in Newark. It would mean that I was left alone in the house which I couldn’t afford on a single income. Having felt secure for so long, suddenly I was in the scary situation where

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Meet our new Director of Home Ownership this International Women’s Day

Helen Reddington

At Riverside, we believe it’s important that our colleagues reflect the communities we work in and that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed within their career. Workforces in the trade and operational industries have historically been male dominated. For International Women’s Day, we’re sharing experiences of female colleagues working in operational management and leadership roles

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“Riverside supports progression of females” says Sultan on International Women’s Day

Sultan Darilmaz

At Riverside, we believe it’s important that our colleagues reflect the communities we work in and that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed within their career. Workforces in the trade and operational industries have historically been male dominated. For International Women’s Day, we’re sharing experiences of female colleagues working in operational management and leadership roles

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“Riverside is a wonderful place to work for women” Claire says for International Women’s Day

Claire Allcock

At Riverside, we believe it’s important that our colleagues reflect the communities we work in and that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed within their career. Workforces in the trade and operational industries have historically been male dominated. For International Women’s Day, we’re sharing experiences of female colleagues working in operational management and leadership roles

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“There’s more room for female operatives” says Jo-Anne on International Women’s Day

At Riverside, we believe it’s important that our colleagues reflect the communities we work in and that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed within their career. Workforces in the trade and operational industries have historically been male dominated. For International Women’s Day, we’re sharing experiences of female colleagues working in operational management and leadership roles

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