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Meet Jade – National Apprenticeship Week
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Apprentices across Riverside are telling their own stories about how working with Riverside is transforming their lives. Today we meet Jade who is working with Evolve Facilities, part of Riverside Group delivering our repairs and maintenance service . “I started working for Evolve as an apprentice in Business Administration in February 2015. Before starting
Read moreIntensive intervention case study
When Nat was referred to Riverside’s Intensive Intervention project via her housing officer, she had given up hope. Nat was victimised for years, living as male to female trans, but was too scared to report it. The final straw came when she was broken into and had death threats painted on her walls. She phoned
Read moreEvolve apprenticeship has given my life focus, says Charlie
As National Apprenticeship Week 2017 continues, Charlie Ralston explains why the chance to earn and learn is making such a difference to him. Charlie, aged 19, is an apprentice electrician at Evolve Facilities, which repairs and maintains our homes, and is part of the Riverside Group. “I chose to do an apprenticeship because after going
Read moreEnvironmental CSR – Public transport
Sue Powell, Head of Service Improvement recently decided to have a go commuting to work on public transport. Here is her story: I would probably describe myself as a half-hearted user of public transport, committed in theory to the concept of greener travel but sometimes the lure of the door to door car journey from
Read moreDigital training sessions at Irvine Housing Association
Irvine Housing Association (IHA) held digital coffee mornings throughout the month of November with their sheltered housing tenants at West Doura Court and Hawthorn Place in Kilwinning. Mark Abrahart, IHA’s IT Support and Gillian Scott, IHA’s Employability Officer, were on hand during each session to offer help and advice. Gillian Scott, Employability Officer at
Read moreMeet Ryan – National Apprenticeship Week
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week apprentices and trainees across Riverside are sharing their stories about how working with us has transformed their lives. Today we meet Ryan Cook, an award-winning apprentice bricklayer. In October 2015 Ryan was chosen from more than 100 nominees as the winner of the national Young Builder of the Year award, organised by Youthbuild
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
By: Helen Gore, Riverside Head of Supported Housing When I hear the stories of women, many with children, whose physical and mental health were shattered by violence in the home, it’s harrowing. Then, I hear the stories of those same women whose lives have been transformed. Take Jane*, a 27-year-old with a young daughter. She
Read moreCandid experience of being homeless as a teenager and living on the streets
Drugs and alcohol filled the life of 16-year-old Callum, and as a result he became homeless. Today he reflects on his four-year journey of getting off the streets, beating his addictions, and now doing a job he loves. Callum Leach was 16 when his life spiralled out of control by excessive drink and drug taking
Read moreNick goes from homeless and unemployed to finding his own home and job in just three months
After being made homeless, a remarkable teenager has managed to turn his life around in a matter of months with a little help and support from Riverside. Nick Lord came to Riverside’s The Stages Academy in Middlesbrough in December 2017, and since then has managed to overcome obstacles to get back on his feet. Today,
Read moreMy first step on to the property ladder with the help of Riverside
First time buyer Meghann has become a homeowner in Cheshire with the help of Riverside and shared ownership. Meghann, aged 24, had previously rented from a private landlord and lived with friends, so was ready to buy her first home – and shared ownership made the dream possible. Property prices in Cheshire East are amongst
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