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Homeless service, Willow Walk, turned my life around
Father-of-two Kevin Scanlon, 51, from Ely, served his country in the Army and ended up homeless. But Willow Walk helped him get his life back on track… and he even ended up managing the scheme to help other homeless people rebuild their lives. He tells his story…. “I was born in London and grew
Read more£1million refurbishment for Willow Walk, a 200-year-old listed building to help homeless in Cambridge
An historic building that’s been supporting homeless people in Cambridge since the 1800s has been given a £1million makeover. Willow Walk was officially re-opened yesterday after being transformed into a modern, welcoming space for residents to enjoy. Run by housing association Riverside, it helps rough sleepers, providing accommodation and support for men and women aged
Read moreEmployability Day: How we help people learn new skills and gain employment
Stephen Hewitt, Riverside’s Employment & Training Officer in Carlisle, provides support to Riverside tenants who want to learn new skills and gain employment. He went the extra mile for one customer, Becky, who needed support to successfully get the job she wanted that’s suited to her needs. The 21-year-old has Asperger syndrome. Stephen explains how
Read moreOur apprentices fly the nautical flag for Riverside and Evolve!
Three Evolve apprentices took to the seas last month to take part in the annual Apprentice Ship Cup tournament. Luke Keough, Connor Marshall and Josh Demir were among a hundred apprentices representing organisations across the UK. They spent a week aboard one of four tall ships, learning new skills and working as a team. Luke
Read moreA royal affair at Buckingham Palace
It doesn’t get any grander than being invited to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace! But that’s just what happened when staff and customers from Riverside’s Hardwick House in Teesside, Mike Jackson House in Hampshire and The Beacon in North Yorkshire were invited to the royal appointment last month. The noble affair was hosted
Read moreVolunteers’ Week: ‘The benefits of giving your time are truly priceless’
It’s Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June 2017), celebrating the amazing contribution volunteers make to society. In the last year, Riverside staff have dedicated hundreds of hours’ volunteering time to communities around the country. Lizzie Whitmore, our Volunteer Service Manager for London, looks at why volunteering makes such a difference – and how you could get involved…
Read morePop-up 1950s and 60s rooms bring memories flooding back and help people with dementia
A pop-up 1950s kitchen and 60s-inspired living room are taking Merseyside pensioners back to the good old days… and helping people with dementia. The nostalgic ‘reminiscence pods’, which include everyday items to touch and smell, even feature a vintage-style television set with newsreels from a bygone era. The pods are being used by housing association
Read morePromoting open conversations about mental health
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 8 to 14, 2017). Here, Helen Gore, Head of Supported Housing, reflects on Riverside’s commitment to ending the stigma surrounding depression, anxiety and other conditions… Riverside recognises that the often traumatic histories experienced by the vulnerable people in our services means many of them will face some kind of
Read moreIncredible journey of community project that’s flourished in just one year
A community project supported by Riverside has turned open spaces into plots where fruit, veg and flowers can grow. Now the project is in the running for an environmental award. Chair Richard Kelly reflects on 12 great months for Incredible Edible Valley… Land next to bus stops, a primary school and even the grounds of
Read moreCambridge homeless services’ innovative work to help rebuild lives
Housing and support services in Cambridge have been praised for helping to transform the lives of homeless people….by using psychology and gardening. The Victoria Project and The Springs, based on Victoria Road, are run by housing association Riverside and provide accommodation and support to homeless adults. They also run an innovative gardening project for residents
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