who we are

We are a key partner in the area's social, economic and environmental renewal.

Our services not only transform homes and neighbourhoods, but also the real life chances and employment prospects of people living there. It is our ability to impact positively on both places and people which sets us apart, the social impact of our work is paramount.

Each member of the Group contributes its own expertise and plays an important role in achieving our shared vision of prosperous, socially inclusive communities. This enables us to offer a fully integrated service which would normally require a whole host of partnerships and funding arrangements.

what we do

We create neighbourhoods where people want to live and work and provide life-changing opportunities to help them prosper.

Our customers include tenants and residents of all ages and backgrounds, jobseekers, local communities, local businesses, local authorities and other partner agencies.

We:

• develop, improve and manage affordable housing (for rent, shared ownership and sale)
• provide 'best in class' housing services
• drive transformational physical regeneration
• provide training, work experience and skills development for young jobseekers, which result in long-term sustainable employment
• supply highly motivated apprentices and trainees to more than 300 partner organisations
• manage assets effectively
• involve residents at the heart of our work
• support community activities which enrich the social fabric of the region
• create more attractive neighbourhoods through:
  • estate caretaking
  • landscaping
  • grounds maintenance
  • gardening
  • urban art and street modelling scene