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Nick goes from homeless and unemployed to finding his own home and job in just three months
After being made homeless, a remarkable teenager has managed to turn his life around in a matter of months with a little help and support from Riverside. Nick Lord came to Riverside’s The Stages Academy in Middlesbrough in December 2017, and since then has managed to overcome obstacles to get back on his feet. Today,
Read moreRiverside welcomes Cris McGuinness as their new Chief Financial Officer
National housing association Riverside has appointed Cris McGuinness as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer. Cris McGuinness joined Riverside last month and brings with her a wealth of experience working both in and out of the social housing sector. Cris originally started her career with KPMG in Liverpool and has spent the last decade as an
Read moreHomelessness: Riverside’s response to new government initiative to reduce rough sleeping
On Friday, Sajid Javid set out a cross-government plan of action to reduce the number of people sleeping rough just as the Homelessness Reduction Act comes into force this week. The new package of measures includes a new Rough Sleeping Team, a £30 million fund for 2018 to 2019 and £100,000 funding to support frontline
Read moreNew research aims to improve Universal Credit claims for thousands of homeless people
New research, commissioned by Riverside, St Mungo’s, YMCA and The Salvation Army, could challenge current government thinking that housing costs for supported housing cannot remain within the welfare system. The study will seek to identify practical solutions to make Universal Credit work more effectively for vulnerable people who depend on supported housing. The study has
Read moreImpact and Riverside announce details of partnership pledge and tenant consultation
The Board of Impact Housing Association has backed partnership proposals for the Cumbria-based landlord to join The Riverside Group. Shareholders, who will have the final say, have been updated and a six-week consultation with tenants and leaseholders has now begun. A series of drop-in events will be taking place across the county so that Impact
Read moreShare your marvellous memories this April
Your Health and Wellbeing Service is going from strength to strength in Retirement Living schemes nationwide. And whether you live onsite, or you’re an older customer who lives nearby, there’s plenty to get involved with in the next couple of months… April – Marvellous Memories We’ll be hosting sessions with a ‘reminiscence’ theme and also
Read moreMy first step on to the property ladder with the help of Riverside
First time buyer Meghann has become a homeowner in Cheshire with the help of Riverside and shared ownership. Meghann, aged 24, had previously rented from a private landlord and lived with friends, so was ready to buy her first home – and shared ownership made the dream possible. Property prices in Cheshire East are amongst
Read moreImpact and Riverside progress negotiations and consultation with tenants
Impact Housing Association and Riverside are finalising arrangements to consult with tenants, shareholders and other interested parties over proposals for the Cumbria-based landlord to join the Riverside Group. Tenants will be given advanced notice of a formal six week period of tenant consultation, likely to begin at the end of March. This will lead to
Read moreInternational Women’s Day 2018: Defeating stereotypes in a male-dominated environment.
Ebony Duggan, 38, from Leicester is a Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer at Evolve. She explains her role as the only female operative on her patch, and the challenges she faces with defeating stereotypes. When I was younger, I worked as a Planner at British Gas. I have always been a practical person, I love
Read moreInternational Women’s Day 2018: Let’s call out the abuse of power in all its guises
On International Women’s Day 2018, Riverside’s Chief Executive Carol Matthews reflects on the role models we should celebrate… and the behaviours we should all challenge. “The great thing about being a part of a national housing, care and support group is I have the pleasure of being on every kind of public transport, battering
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