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Demand homeless veterans are housed this remembrance day – and everyone else too
It’s an emotive issue on social media. We ask an expert to cut through the misinformation and show how we can house ex-servicemen and women for good. Type “homeless veterans” into your social media platform of choice and see what comes up. Wild claims of ex-servicemen and women flooding the streets while foreigners live it Read more
Want to be part of ending homelessness?
In this short blog Ali Clintworth explains from her own first-hand experience – what an outstanding and fulfilling opportunity our Business Development Officer role offers. A job description and job title can only tell you so much about a job, and often doesn’t get into the detail we’d ideally love to have before hitting that
Read moreThe numbers are in…Riverside/One Housing Group partnership consultation closes
Our consultation on a proposed partnership between Riverside and One Housing Group has now closed. The six week consultation, which began on September 6, was shaped in co-ordination with a group of customers and asked for your views on the proposal for the two organisations to form a complementary partnership. The idea is that we
Read moreMore than three-quarters of voters concerned about military veterans sleeping rough
Exclusive polling reveals that more than three-quarters (77%) of voters are very concerned or concerned about military veterans sleeping rough on the streets: 84% among Tory voters, 81% Labour, 86% Lib Dem Polling reveals more than three-quarters of voters (76%) believe the Government has a duty to end veteran’s homelessness 78% among Tory voters 76%
Read moreManchester United legend Denis Irwin goes back to school in Carlisle
Manchester United legend Denis Irwin recently visited Richard Rose Central Academy, a school which receives funding and support from Riverside in partnership with Manchester United Foundation and Carlisle United Community Sports Trust. The school benefits from the presence of a full-time Foundation coach, who works with the students, feeder primary schools and within the local
Read moreLessons from Kerslake can help councils avoid surge in homelessness
As we approach World Homeless Day, Exec Director John Glenton reflects on how the recently published Kerslake Commission report into rough sleeping offers the Government a ready-made blueprint to end homelessness. On the eve of World Homeless Day, as we approach the winter, the pressures on those at risk of homelessness are increasing. In July
Read moreCouncillors approve plans for Lambeth regeneration site
Plans for a 441-home development in Lambeth have been approved by councillors, subject to a planning agreement being finalised. Bellway London Partnerships and The Riverside Group are to deliver the one, two, three and four-bedroom homes at the development at Geoffrey Close Estate, off Flaxman Road. The joint venture, which was given the green light
Read moreWillow Walk: Phone issue – please call 07580585342
We are currently experiencing technical problems with the landline phone at our Willow Walk supported accommodation in Cambridge. If you need to contact the service please call 07580585342.
Read moreVeterans’ mental health funding: without further intervention services will collapse
Our Director of Operations and Veterans’ Lead, Lee Buss-Blair, welcomes new veterans’ mental health funding – but this funding alone won’t enable us to address the wider problem of veteran homelessness: “The Government’s £2.7m pledge to support military veterans’ mental health is very welcome, however there remains major gaps in funding for veterans experiencing homelessness
Read moreRemembering Karen Lewis
It’s with incredible sadness that we share the news that Karen Lewis, Head of Business Management in Asset Services has passed away after a short but brave battle with cancer. Karen was a much beloved member of our team, always championing the customer experience and never afraid to challenge conventional thinking. She loved both learning
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