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Lyreco supporting our GROW programme – George’s story
A difficult childhood, followed by years of addiction, homelessness and mental health problems, 50-year-old George Smith has had his fair share of ups and downs. But after 25 years of living on the edge, George has turned his life around. And, through Riverside’s GROW trainee programme, he’s using his own experience to help others. This is George’s story.
Read moreLyreco supporting our GROW programme – Eleanor’s story
Lyreco have been amazing in supporting the Street Engagement Hub by using their social value commitment to employ George. Without this commitment George would not have a job and the Street Engagement Hub would not have capacity to see so many vulnerable people, as there would not have been enough staff to cope with the demand.
Read moreRiverside helps Craig rebuild his life after being homeless and suicidal
New year, new beginnings: that’s just what Craig Holmes from Liverpool was thinking on 1st January 2013. But some devastating news was to come. It would trigger a chain of events that would see Craig estranged from his family, homeless and suicidal. Here he tells us what happened and how things are starting to get
Read moreHow a noise complaint led Riverside to take action against domestic abuse
Our commitment to “transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods” is at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on being so much more than just a landlord. Earlier this year we took positive action to help a customer suffering from domestic abuse. Our number one priority is the safety of our customers and
Read moreGROW – Laura’s story
Read how Riverside’s GROW (Giving Real Opportunities for Work) programme started Laura’s career in housing.
Read more£30K from our Community Fund helps transform disused gym into community hub cafe
Feedback from a customer survey undertaken as part of the Neighbourhood Plan for the Murdishaw Neighbourhood revealed that customers wanted more Community Events in the local area. Riverside have worked closely with Onward Homes to support the launch of a local Community Venue. A residents group came together and formed Gorsewood Green CiC and with
Read moreBe on the lookout – Tenancy Fraud Awareness Week
Help us to stamp out tenancy fraud. That’s the key message from Riverside for this year’s Tenancy Fraud Week (12-18 November 2023). Every year, we see countless examples of tenancy fraud – where people move in to social housing properties then sublet them to others at a profit. Our investigators spend countless hours investigating these
Read moreOp FORTITUDE Case Study – A’s Story
‘A’ is an Armed Forces veteran and self-referred to Op Fortitude when he was facing numerous challenges in his life. Read his story here.
Read moreOp FORTITUDE Case Study – T’s Story
‘T’ was referred into Op Fortitude by a medical charity after he was left homeless after spending months in hospital and losing his property. Read their story.
Read moreGROW – Chris’ story
Chris started as a GROW Project Assistant at Rose Brae and was offered a permanent role as a Project Worker after only four months. Read his story…
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