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Riverside focuses on trans equality
Riverside has reinforced its commitment to becoming a transgender-inclusive organisation on an international day celebrating the trans community. International Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination they face. The event was founded by US-based activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of
Read moreHow we’re helping veterans rebuild their lives
Riverside was the first housing association to sign the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, underlining our commitment to supporting the servicemen and women who serve our country. As we reaffirm that commitment with a re-signing of the covenant today, Head of Support Housing Helen Gore explains why it matters so much… I’m proud that we were
Read moreBe part of our Selection Panel for the New Federation
Mark Hoskisson, Resident Involvement Manager for Riverside talks about how we are continuing with our campaign to get more of our tenants, residents and customers to help shape the service we deliver. “We have been running taster sessions across the country to get more tenants, residents and customers involved in our national customer involvement structure
Read moreArmed forces leader praises new homes and support for Teesside veterans
A new housing scheme to help ex-servicemen and women in Teesside adjust to civilian life has been given the seal of approval from a retired Army commander. Lieutenant General Robin Brims has praised £3.6 million Hardwick House in Teesside, describing it as “outstanding”. The new complex provides 20 modern apartments for ex-service personnel, plus a
Read more‘It’s so important that we fight this horrible disease’
Colleagues across Riverside have so far raised more than £80,000 for Cancer Research UK as part of a three-year £100,000 campaign to help beat the disease. As we approach Mother’s Day (Sunday 26 March), Patricia Christie, our Aids and Adaptations Coordinator for the North and East, explains why supporting the fight against cancer matters so
Read moreConsultation reveals regional inequality of supported housing LHA caps
The Government consultation on the funding of supported housing closed on 13 February and we must now await the Green Paper in the spring which will set out further detailed information. Riverside advocates the need for supported housing funding reform as the current system is unsustainable, and there is much to welcome in the Government’s
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
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Read moreManchester City’s U18s support rough sleepers
Players from Manchester City’s Under-18s team spread Christmas cheer and supported homeless people during a visit to Riverside’s Newbury House. The footballers and coaches, supported by City in the Community, handed over warm winter items, decorated the housing and support scheme, and donated supermarket vouchers to those in need. As part of the #BlueChristmas campaign
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