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How can a white Welsh girl be the leader for Origin?
By Cris McGuinness, Chief Financial Officer On joining Riverside, as a lesbian, I half expected to be a role model for our lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) staff group Spectrum. I never in a million years expected to be asked to be the Executive Sponsor for Origin, the staff network for black, Asian and
Read moreCelebrating LGBT Pride Month
By Danny Briggs, Housing Services Processing Officer and Communications Officer for Riverside’s LGBT staff group Spectrum Having looked back over 2019 so far, one thing seems to stand out over others in relation to LGBT issues – teaching about LGBT relationships in schools. This has been a controversial topic to say the least. Since January
Read moreDark times remembered in LGBT History Month
By John Glenton, Executive Director of Care and Support and Executive Champion of Riverside’s LGBT staff network Spectrum Last month saw the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp which was responsible for the death of around 1.1 million people. Jews, Poles, Roma people, Soviet Prisoners of War and others were
Read moreWhy we all need allies
By Ian Gregg, Director of Asset Services I grew up as a white, middle class, heterosexual male just south of Stockport. I attended a posh school, albeit on an assisted place scheme, so am well aware of the benefits and privileges, and limited discrimination, these diversity/socio-economic characteristics bring. This privilege led to me living quite
Read morePartnership working and modernising the construction industry: a giant leap

Sixty six years. That’s all it took between the first Wright Brothers flight in 1903 to the space race ending with Neil Armstrong taking one giant leap for mankind by stepping foot on the moon in 1969. This is always a fact that has astounded and fascinated me for many reasons.
Read moreEmpowering our customers and transforming lives

At Riverside we are more than just a landlord. I work as an Employment & Training Project Officer, offering this service enables us to empower our customers, delivering the support they need to make positive changes in their lives which leads on to improve aspirations within neighbourhoods.
Read moreThe true value of complaints

This year at Riverside we have launched Our Riverside Way along with three new values; “We care”, “We are courageous” and “We are trusted”. There is no better way of demonstrating these values than through how we handle complaints from our customers.
Read moreThe Passenger

So, let me explain how this is going to work. We are going to go on a journey together. You choose the destination. It will take as long as it needs to take. I am going to do my utmost to help you to get where you need to be. The vehicle that we are travelling in is over 90 years old now, but it is in great condition and safe to use.
Read moreHow can you help to prevent suicide?
By Fran Stulberg, Chair of Riverside’s disability staff network Enable Today is World Mental Health Day, this year focusing on suicide prevention. But why is it so important to raise awareness? We know that suicide is preventable, not inevitable and here at Riverside our Enable staff group and our 200+ mental health champions already play
Read moreHate Crime Awareness Week
By Jenny Crocker, Co-chair of Riversdie’s LGBT staff network Spectrum In September 2009, Ian Baynham was a victim of a homophobic attack. He was verbally abused and beaten unconscious in Trafalgar Square. After two weeks in a coma he died from the injuries he had sustained. His death inspired the first London Vigil against Hate
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