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Op 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…
Read moreStarts at Home 2023 – Gloucestershire
Hear Mark’s story around how Claremont House in Gloucestershire has supported him and, in his own words, saved his life.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023 – Suffolk
Hear how our support workers have helped a young customer by building trust and forming a network of support around her.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023 – Doncaster
Hear from some of our Retirement Living customers around their experience of Riverside and how they have been supported in their homes.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023– West Midlands
Sarah has a mild learning disability, was alcohol dependent, and had a gambling issue. This is her story in her own words.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023 – Middlesbrough
Hear from Stages Academy in Middlesbrough, our scheme that offers trial flats for the most vulnerable and socially excluded homeless people.
Read moreVolunteers Week 2023 – John’s story
“I started volunteering in January 2017 with the intention of gaining experience working in the support services sector. At the time I was living in a supported accommodation for people facing issues around drugs and alcohol, after losing my job and becoming homeless. I had an old friend who worked for Riverside after volunteering himself
Read moreVolunteers Week 2023 – Jo-Anne’s story
“Living in Leicester, I am based at Riverside’s Leicester Office and manage Repairs and Maintenance in the Central Region. As a local person I have always wanted to do something for my community and so, a little while ago I volunteered as a school governor for an inner-city secondary school, Moat Community College. When I
Read moreGROW – Kerry’s story
I was living in refuge accommodation in 2016 with my newborn son after fleeing an abusive relationship. Up until this point I had completed A levels at school but hadn’t had a permanent meaningful job. I took on various admin roles through agencies whilst I looked for something more permeant. I came across the role
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