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Manchester United legend Denis Irwin goes back to school in Carlisle
Manchester United legend Denis Irwin recently visited Richard Rose Central Academy, a school which receives funding and support from Riverside in partnership with Manchester United Foundation and Carlisle United Community Sports Trust. The school benefits from the presence of a full-time Foundation coach, who works with the students, feeder primary schools and within the local
Read moreCharitable dog initiative to help rough sleepers and their pets off the streets
A new initiative has been launched to break down the barriers of street homelessness by enabling rough sleepers to bring their pets into supported accommodation with them. Animal charities Street Paws and Dogs On The Streets have teamed up with national housing association Riverside to provide support through their Dog Champions scheme, so that people
Read moreCouncillors approve plans for Lambeth regeneration site
Plans for a 441-home development in Lambeth have been approved by councillors, subject to a planning agreement being finalised. Bellway London Partnerships and The Riverside Group are to deliver the one, two, three and four-bedroom homes at the development at Geoffrey Close Estate, off Flaxman Road. The joint venture, which was given the green light
Read moreWillow Walk: Phone issue – please call 07580585342
We are currently experiencing technical problems with the landline phone at our Willow Walk supported accommodation in Cambridge. If you need to contact the service please call 07580585342.
Read moreRemembering Karen Lewis
It’s with incredible sadness that we share the news that Karen Lewis, Head of Business Management in Asset Services has passed away after a short but brave battle with cancer. Karen was a much beloved member of our team, always championing the customer experience and never afraid to challenge conventional thinking. She loved both learning
Read moreHousing is rarely mentioned in the conversation about levelling up
Here is how the housing sector should change the story about levelling up ahead of this year’s crucial Spending Review. In particular the strategy should focus on homelessness and rethinking Homes England’s investment strategy, write Carol Matthews and Richard Hill One recent Friday afternoon the two of us walked around one of One Housing’s estates. In the shadow
Read moreCall for spare rooms and properties to let in north London to help people experiencing homelessness
Do you have a spare room or apartment to rent out in Hackney and surrounding areas? Social housing provider Riverside is working in partnership with Hackney Council to find much-needed accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, and are looking for suitable properties and rooms that can be rented out. Under the initiative, private landlords have the
Read moreInternational Non-binary People’s Day
14 July is International Non-binary People’s Day, which aims to celebrate the wide range of people worldwide who identify as non-binary. What does it mean to be non-binary? Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify
Read moreEU Settled Status – Information for EU, EEA or Swiss Citizens
On 1 January 2021 Britain ended its membership of the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens who were living in the UK before 31 December 2020 and wish to continue to live in the UK, must check to see if you need to apply for settled status to be lawfully allowed to remain
Read moreArmy veteran’s personal battle after hitting rock bottom
“I’ve found who I am, and now I’m me and it’s amazing,” is an army veteran’s reaction after receiving help from a supported housing service as he urges others to do the same. Trauma can come in many forms and manifest over time. For Mark Dunn the death of his grandparents who raised him and
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