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Incredible journey of community project that’s flourished in just one year
A community project supported by Riverside has turned open spaces into plots where fruit, veg and flowers can grow. Now the project is in the running for an environmental award. Chair Richard Kelly reflects on 12 great months for Incredible Edible Valley… Land next to bus stops, a primary school and even the grounds of
Read moreGet fit, get safe, get savvy – get together!
Your brand new Health and Wellbeing service is coming – and we hope you’ll get involved. Aimed at Retirement Living and older customers, a range of themed, monthly activities will encourage you to: — be ‘age-healthy’ — be resilient — remain independent — maintain a feeling of physical and mental wellness. We’ve lined up a
Read moreLGBT conference for customers
If you’re interested in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, why not join us at our annual LGBT tenants’ and residents’ conference?
Read moreRemoving the stigma surrounding mental health
By Ian Gregg, Executive Director of Asset Services I am really pleased that today Riverside has formally signed up to the Time to Change employer pledge, standing by our commitment to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health. By doing this, we’re not only showing our support for this worthwhile campaign but also striving to improve
Read moreVoluntary Right to Buy for housing association tenants
Voluntary Right to Buy Pilot Scheme Riverside was one of five housing associations taking part in a trial scheme, in partnership with the Government, to offer tenants in certain areas the opportunity to buy their home under a voluntary sales scheme similar to the existing Right to Buy. The pilot ran up to March 2017 and
Read moreCambridge homeless services’ innovative work to help rebuild lives
Housing and support services in Cambridge have been praised for helping to transform the lives of homeless people….by using psychology and gardening. The Victoria Project and The Springs, based on Victoria Road, are run by housing association Riverside and provide accommodation and support to homeless adults. They also run an innovative gardening project for residents
Read moreRiverside reaffirms commitment to armed forces community
Riverside has pledged to continue its support for armed forces personnel and their families at a special meeting with military officials in Liverpool. Senior leaders from the housing association re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, which re-affirms a commitment to treating those who serve in the military with fairness and respect. Riverside was the first housing
Read moreRiverside focuses on trans equality
Riverside has reinforced its commitment to becoming a transgender-inclusive organisation on an international day celebrating the trans community. International Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination they face. The event was founded by US-based activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of
Read moreApprentices take up permanent residence at Riverside Home Ownership
Two apprentices have secured full time employment with Riverside Home Ownership (RHO), shortly after completing their placements on the Riverside apprenticeship programme. David Briscombe and Shaun Minton first joined us in January 2016 to develop a wide range of skills in the specialist leasehold and home ownership division. After a year of practical work and
Read moreBe part of our Selection Panel for the New Federation
Mark Hoskisson, Resident Involvement Manager for Riverside talks about how we are continuing with our campaign to get more of our tenants, residents and customers to help shape the service we deliver. “We have been running taster sessions across the country to get more tenants, residents and customers involved in our national customer involvement structure
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