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Time for a more thoughtful look at rents
Following the rent settlement announcement, it is time to have a real think about how rent-setting can be made affordable, transparent and consistent, says Riverside’s Chief Executive Carol Matthews. The sector has celebrated the return (from 2020/21) to maximum rent increases of CPI + 1%. At Riverside, we welcomed the announcement too, and the impact it
Read moreEmergency shelter available to rough sleepers in freezing weather
Rough sleepers across the country can access emergency shelter in freezing weather this winter. Riverside Care and Support is offering places to stay so people sleeping on the streets have a place to go that’s warm and dry when temperatures plummet. Emergency shelter is available when what’s known as Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) comes
Read moreJoin us and make a difference
We are running a recruitment campaign to get more tenants, residents and customers involved in improving the services we deliver. You can help by telling us what you think, help us to shape the service you receive or be the voice of your local community. Ways to get involved We know that you are at
Read moreJoin us and be at the heart of what we do
We are still looking for tenants, residents and customers to help us shape the service you receive. We want you to tell us what you’re thinking and be the voice of your community. We recently held taster sessions for you to find out how to get involved but don’t worry if you missed them. Next, we are
Read moreCommemorating Human Rights Day
Jenny Crocker, Service Manager and Co-Chair of Riverside’s LGBT staff network Spectrum, looks at the importance of Human Rights Day.
Read moreRiverside volunteers are rebuilding lives
To mark International Volunteering Day on December 5 Lee Bailey, Riverside’s National Volunteering Manager for Riverside Care and Support, explains why helping others is so important and the volunteering schemes we have in place thanks to volunteers. I joined Riverside in August, and have worked in the housing and volunteer sectors for 20 years.
Read moreSilver status verifies Riverside’s commitment to armed forces community
Riverside has been awarded Silver status by the Ministry of Defence for supporting the armed forces community. The national housing association was one of 12 organisations that attended the Defence Employee Recognition Scheme presentation in Manchester on 23 November. Silver status recognises the commitment given by organisations for those who serve for their country, and
Read moreSocial Housing: How do we meet the current challenges?
Paul Hillard, Managing Director of Irvine Housing Association, part of the Riverside group, reflects on the current state of the social housing sector. When asked to produce something that’s titled a “View of ….” anything it’s tempting to drift easily into clichés about changing times and how extraordinary our current operating environment is. And
Read moreCareer advice for the LGBT community
Riverside’s Executive Director for Care and Support has been offering tips and support to members of the LGBT community looking for a career. John Glenton features in the 2017-18 Stonewall Starting Out guide – a national guide of LGBT-inclusive employers for students and jobseekers.
Read moreInternational Transgender Day of Remembrance
By Lyn Bowker, Equality and Diversity Manager Today is international Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). People across the globe have used 20 November to remember those who have died because of transphobia every year since 1998. The day remembers people who have been killed that year, by murder or suicide, as a result of their
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