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Multi-talented AJ – Waqas Anjum proves apprentices are not just for teenagers
At 34, AJ – Waqas Anjum has done a variety of different jobs throughout a varied career so far. From setting up his own online business to a range of other things, he has always had the get up and go to succeed. When we met AJ, he explained why he chose to opt for
Read moreBubbly Bethany sets her sights on seniority
Business Administration apprentice, Bethany Walsh, joined Riverside in July 2019. A bubbly and outgoing member of the team, she’s already playing an important role as a member of our strategy and planning team at our Head Office in Speke. The 21-year-old has enjoyed the role so much, she has now set her sights on a
Read moreJujitsu ace Jonathan grapples with finance at Riverside
At just 18, Jonathan Ward is already a skilled jujitsu blue belt. But now he’s also grappling with another goal – becoming a fully qualified accountant at Riverside. The Liverpool-lad, who works at our Head Office in Speke, spoke to us about his apprenticeship journey and the impact our Riverside apprenticeship scheme has had on
Read moreHull extra care developments achieve prestigious dementia-friendly Gold certificate
An internationally-renowned centre has awarded Gold to three extra care developments in Hull for their dementia-friendly design. Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) presented the prestigious Gold Design Award to Redwood Glades, Cecil Gardens and Harrison Park. The DSDC is an international centre of knowledge and expertise to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Read moreBarber’s kind act boosts men’s mental health at homeless hostel in Liverpool
Men at a homeless hostel in Liverpool were given a confidence boost when a barber gave them free haircut – so much so that he has vowed to return with his clippers. 5* Kurdish Barbers in Garston came to Green Lane supported housing service in Tuebrook over the festive period and offered residents a free
Read moreRiverside’s response to £260 million government funding to support people who are homeless
On 23 December 2019 the Prime Minister pledged more than £260 million to local authorities to eliminate homelessness and rough sleeping. In response to this John Glenton, Riverside’s Executive Director of Care and Support, said: “As a major provider of services to tackle and prevent homelessness, Riverside welcomes the government’s continued commitment to addressing the
Read moreNew Year, New Government, New Opportunities
As a new year dawns, the sector must act quickly to make its voice heard to the new MPs on the debate around housing, writes Riverside’s Chief Executive Carol Matthews… 2019 has been a year of change and upheaval, culminating in one of the most remarkable general elections in a generation. As we anticipate the
Read moreFinding the Spirit of Christmas
How working with people affected by homelessness in Guildford and cooking a meal for 40 people helps Oliver understand the true meaning of Christmas. “It’s often the people who have least to celebrate who make the greatest effort.” This Christmas, 2019, will be the third year in which Oliver Topple has chosen to spend Christmas
Read moreRiverside Group Chief Executive Carol Matthews awarded the CBE
Carol Matthews, Group Chief Executive at The Riverside Group, has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year 2020 Honours List. Ms Matthews took up her post as Group Chief Executive of Riverside in February 2012, following five years as Chief Executive of Guinness Northern Counties, part of
Read moreToys help spread Christmas cheer in Palace Fields
A group of children in Runcorn got an extra special Christmas treat following a massive donation of toys. More than 500 toys including table football sets, action figures and board games, were donated to Palace Fields Community Centre after a collection by Riverside staff. Organisers at the centre then distributed the toys to deserving families
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