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In November 2019, Yarlington Housing Group and Radian Group officially formed a new partnership. By using our combined expertise we’re taking a logical step to be able to deliver even more for our customers by providing more homes, building stronger communities and transforming services.
Our core ambitions for the new organisation will still be to provide a great service to our customers and to build more homes for the future. We’re committed to investing in local communities to make them stronger and more vibrant, whilst helping to provide homes to those who really need them.
James PenningtonDirector of Development
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About us
We’re an award-winning organisation, providing more than 38,000 homes and assets in the south and south west of England. With a turnover of over £255m and a surplus of £37m, we employ more than 1,350 employees and are one of the largest registered providers in the south and south west of England. We are committed to helping tackle the housing crisis by working to deliver even more high-quality homes, of all tenures, for more people.
We are working with a growing range of local authority partners to help meet their strategic objectives and to increase the delivery of services to customers, communities and partners.
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Interim Corporate Strategy
Our Interim strategy sets out how we will maintain current service delivery, build firm foundations for future success and how we will realise our long-term potential. This is our moment in time to differentiate, innovate and make a real impact in the communities we are committed to.
We are committed to meeting housing need by:
> Delivering exceptional customer service
> Undertaking research into new ways to build, manage and maintain homes
> Build more than 10,000 homes by 2030
> Build our community fund from £150m to £200m
> Improve our environmental credentials as a landlord
> Target health, empowerment and opportunity in our eight community investment zones
> Meeting significantly higher environmental standards and addressing fuel poverty
> Undertaking research into new ways to support our customers and communities
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WOODGATEPease Pottage
Completion: 2025Local Authority: Mid Sussex District CouncilDeveloper: Thakeham Homes Limited Contractor: Thakeham Homes LimitedTenure: Affordable Rent, Shared Ownership
and Market Sale Homes: 619
This joint venture between Radian Group and Thakeham will create places people want to call home.
Located between the city and the sea, this exciting development will include over 600 new homes, a primary school, a shop and a coffee shop, a community centre, plenty of parks and a pavilion. The development will also provide a home for locally based charity, St Catherine’s Hospice, and is expected to be developed within eight years.
We are pleased to announce we have raised third-party financing. Barclays, one of our core lenders, has provided a £16m non-recourse development facility to the joint venture entity on attractive terms. This will support the construction of the first phase of development at Pease Pottage, which involves 156 homes. Detailed design work for the remaining phases is underway, with the secured financing enabling the progression of this.
This deal represents the first major financial transaction for the new organisation. Together, we can build more homes and support the communities where we work by facilitating access to employment opportunities, training and support services. Securing this finance demonstrates the impressive capabilities of our organisations coming together as one.
We have been working with Centrus on the structuring of the financing for the project since early 2019 and examined a number of potential funding routes before selecting Barclays.
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SOUTHMEAD REGENERATION PROJECT Southmead, Bristol
Completion: End of 2022Local Authority: Bristol City Council Developer: Yarlington Housing Group is
a development partnerContractor: EG CarterTenure: Social Rent, Affordable Rent,
Shared Ownership and Market SaleHomes: 120
The Southmead Regeneration Project in Bristol will be one of the country’s largest community-led schemes with plans for 120 homes, 85% of which will be affordable. The project emerged from the Southmead Community Plan which sets out a vision of how Southmead could be improved. To ensure resident’s opinions are at the heart of the regeneration the entire estate has been asked their views by Southmead Development Trust (SDT) who knocked on each door, hosted consultation events and set up a resident-led steering group.
Under the proposals, Yarlington will be SDT’s development partner and will own up to half of the completed new homes, the remaining homes are owned by Southmead Development Trust and United Communities. Phase one will see the regeneration of Glencoyne Square comprising one and two-bedroom apartments. The development will also feature a purpose-built health centre, new library, improvements to the public realm and a landscaped park area.
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MELROSE COURTPoundbury, Dorset
Completion: 2018Local Authority: West Dorset District CouncilDeveloper: Yarlington Housing GroupContractor: Vistry Group
(Previously Galliford Try PLC)Tenure: Independent Living and
Shared OwnershipHomes: 63
Melrose Court is Yarlington’s largest Independent Living extra care scheme to date with 63 homes including 13 Shared Ownership properties. All one and two-bedroom apartments have been meticulously designed to empower customers and support independent living. Alarms were fitted throughout the building, and all flats have video entry access.
Recesses outside the homes on the first three floors are dementia-friendly and painted in easy-to-identify colours. The development uses a zero-waste, pre-panelled steel frame, so the impact on the environment is minimal as well as a high standard of thermal, acoustic, and fire protection, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
CASTLE PARK VIEWBristol
Completion: 2022Local Authority: Bristol City CouncilDeveloper: Linkcity, Contractor: Bouygues UKTenure: Affordable Rent and Shared OwnershipHomes: 75
Developed on former brownfield land and through a partnership with Homes England and Bristol City Council, Castle Park View features 75 affordable homes being built in a central Bristol location. The entire development provides 375 homes which includes Bristol’s largest residential tower. On the site of a former ambulance station, the unique location of the site offers proximity to the city centre with the benefits of the largest urban green space in Bristol. The one, two and three-bed apartments are also nearby the floating harbour giving residents access to one of the city’s most historic sites right on their doorstep.
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HAINBURY FARMIlchester, Somerset
Completion: July 2023Local Authority: South Somerset District CouncilDeveloper: Linden HomesContractor: Vistry Group
(Previously Galliford Try PLC)Tenure: Social Rent and Shared OwnershipHomes: 75
In a well sought-after location, Hainbury Farm offers an attractive mix of one-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses. Working in partnership with Vistry Group we’ve been able to bring forward a mixed tenure site to provide the family and affordable homes people need.
NOVELLOBurnham on Sea, Somerset
Completion: September 2018Local Authority: Sedgemoor District CouncilDeveloper: Yarlington Housing GroupContractor: EG CarterTenure: Market SaleHomes: 17
Located just one mile from the seaside and town centre, Novello offers homes close to golden beaches and within commuting distance of Bristol and Taunton. Yarlington’s first development for outright sale, all of the 17 detached three and four-bedroom family homes were reserved off plan.
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LOCKLEAZEBristol
Completion: Early 2022Local Authority: Bristol City CouncilDeveloper: Yarlington Housing GroupContractor: Speller MetcalfeTenure: Social Rent, Shared Ownership
and Market SaleHomes: 74
Revitalising a brownfield site, the 74 new homes on Constable Road and Crome Road in Lockleaze are helping to build communities and address the shortage of homes across Bristol without adding pressure for land on an ever-expanding city. The development will provide 50% affordable homes which is a significant increase on the usual 30% requested by Bristol City Council. The new homes will feature a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom houses and one and two-bedroom apartments. Of these, 17 homes will be available for social rent and 20 for Shared Ownership – and another 37 will be for open-market sale, with profits reinvested back to deliver more affordable homes in the future.
SAYERS COMMONMid Sussex
Completion: Between 2020 and 2024Local Authority: Mid Sussex District CouncilDeveloper: Vistry Group
(Previously Galliford Try PLC)Contractor: Linden LimitedTenure: Private, Affordable Rent,
Shared OwnershipHomes: 120
Sayers Common is a joint venture with Vistry Group, and is located in an attractive, semi-rural location that is seven miles from Burgess Hill, and approximately ten miles from Brighton. Transport connectivity is excellent, with bus, road and rail links to Brighton, Hassocks, Crawley, Croydon and London all nearby. Measuring 14.9 acres, phase one of this development will deliver 120 homes and phase two, under the original planning consent, will see the development of a care home facility, retail units and a community hub. Not only will this development deliver much needed affordable homes, but it will also offer excellent involvement opportunities for the local community through the existing village shop and café.
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THE WILLOWSWest End, Southampton
Completion: December 2019Local Authority: Eastleigh Borough CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: Drew Smith (part of Vistry Group)Tenure: Market Sale, Shared Ownership,
Affordable Rent and Private RentHomes: 98
The Willows is a beautiful development of 98 spacious homes in a village setting, nestled between Southampton and Eastleigh.
Ranging from one bedroom apartments to four bedroom family homes of private sale, Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership tenure, these properties provide solutions for buyers with a range of needs.
Undoubtedly the jewels in this development’s crown are the stunning bungalows with their striking windows providing a light and airy space and enviable focal point. The design of this scheme has been thoughtfully considered to meet demand for both family and affordable homes whilst responding to ecological and sustainable needs.
All homes will meet the Level 4 Code for Sustainable Homes standard for energy and water. In addition, six houses are designed to PassivHaus standards that will result in a 75% reduction in space heating requirements compared to standard UK new builds.
Working in partnership
This superior build has been achieved thanks to the successful collaboration between Radian Group and Eastleigh Borough Council.
Working with Vistry Group through our contractor has ensured this regeneration specialist has been involved in the creation of this new sustainable development that brings suburbia thoughtfully to the countryside.
Six houses designed to PassivHaus standards
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Collaborative working at its finest thanks to Eastleigh Borough Council, Vistry Group and Radian Group
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HAMMERLEY FARMHorton Heath, Eastleigh
Completion: March 2020Local Authority: Eastleigh Borough CouncilDeveloper: Foreman HomesContractor: Foreman HomesTenure: Shared Ownership and Affordable RentHomes: 37
Within easy reach of ‘outstanding’ schools, the Hammerley Farm development is an attractive location for families. The collection of maisonettes and houses offers a superb location for commuters and those looking for a mixture of convenience and calm.
PRIORS ORCHARDSouthbourne, Chichester
Completion: March 2020Local Authority: Chichester District CouncilDeveloper: Seaward PropertiesContractor: Seaward PropertiesTenure: Shared Ownership and Affordable RentHomes: 62
Located in Southbourne, Priors Orchard is just 15 minutes drive from the historic cathedral city of Chichester and perfectly placed next to the A27. Each home has been uniquely designed to both respect and compliment the local landscape.
BODLEY QUARTERWindsor
Completion: April 2019Local Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor
and Maidenhead Developer: Radian GroupContractor: Hampshire HomesTenure: Private Rent and Shared OwnershipHomes: 98
Less than a 10 minute drive from Windsor town centre, Bodley Quarter offers a range of one and two-bedroom apartments to those looking for a discounted rent or Shared Ownership home.
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HAMMERLEY FARMHorton Heath, Eastleigh
Completion: March 2020Local Authority: Eastleigh Borough CouncilDeveloper: Foreman HomesContractor: Foreman HomesTenure: Shared Ownership and Affordable RentHomes: 37
Within easy reach of ‘outstanding’ schools, the Hammerley Farm development is an attractive location for families. The collection of maisonettes and houses offers a superb location for commuters and those looking for a mixture of convenience and calm.
PRIORS ORCHARDSouthbourne, Chichester
Completion: March 2020Local Authority: Chichester District CouncilDeveloper: Seaward PropertiesContractor: Seaward PropertiesTenure: Shared Ownership and Affordable RentHomes: 62
Located in Southbourne, Priors Orchard is just 15 minutes drive from the historic cathedral city of Chichester and perfectly placed next to the A27. Each home has been uniquely designed to both respect and compliment the local landscape.
BODLEY QUARTERWindsor
Completion: April 2019Local Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor
and Maidenhead Developer: Radian GroupContractor: Hampshire HomesTenure: Private Rent and Shared OwnershipHomes: 98
Less than a 10 minute drive from Windsor town centre, Bodley Quarter offers a range of one and two-bedroom apartments to those looking for a discounted rent or Shared Ownership home.
CASTLE FARMWindsor
Completion: Summer 2021Local Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor
and MaidenheadDeveloper: RadianContractor: RadianTenure: Affordable Rent, Shared Ownership, Open Market SaleHomes: 25
Castle Farm is a collection of homes on the outskirts of the village of Dedworth. Offering an ideal location for both work and leisure, Castle Farm is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Windsor’s historic town centre. The village of Dedworth benefits from a range of shops and restaurants. For somewhere to relax on the weekend, you can take a stroll around the beautiful Sutherland Grange nature reserve. The Royal Windsor Racecourse and Windsor Marina are also just five minutes’ drive away.
OAKFIELD GROVEBishopstoke, Eastleigh
Completion: June 2019Local Authority: Eastleigh Borough CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: RadianTenure: Shared Ownership and
Affordable RentHomes: 16
Oakfield Grove is an exclusive development of two, three and four-bedroom homes. The bustling town of Eastleigh is a walk away, while Winchester and Southampton can be reached in a short car journey. With schools and leisure facilities nearby and excellent transport links, Oakfield Grove is the perfect place to call home.
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QUEBEC PARKBordon, East Hampshire
Completion: July 2018Local Authority: East Hampshire District CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: Drew Smith (part of Vistry Group)Tenure: Market Sale, Shared Ownership and
Affordable RentHomes: 100
Quebec Park pays tribute to Bordon’s rich history and Ministry of Defence connections with the preservation and regeneration of the area, and road names paying homage to the barracks’ heritage. Whitehill and Bordon is steeped in history having long been recognised as a garrison town with an army presence for over 100 years. Lovingly referred to as the eco town, Quebec Park has been designed with water and energy efficiency in mind. The whole town aims for high sustainability standards with carbon and water neutrality in all buildings.
The town’s programme of regeneration looks to reduce the reliance on cars by improving public transport and making it easier and more attractive to cycle or walk around neighbouring towns and green spaces. Quebec Park residents can benefit from close access to the Bordon Inclosure, a woodland area for all to enjoy.
The Inclosure is part of the country’s third largest Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace, and this beautiful natural environment boasts an abundance of green space and idyllic scenery on Quebec Park’s doorstep. An enterprise hub and community café create a new and flexible area for living and working. Supported by volunteers, Café 1759 builds social ties for community members to develop their skills and get involved in the neighbourhood.
The café also plays host to Radian’s catering business, offering employment to many local people. The enterprise hub acts as a focal point for local business and community members to use and enjoy whilst adding even more social value to the landscape. With new schools, transport links, health centres and a regenerated town centre planned over the coming years, Bordon will be at the heart of a transformation to this area of East Hampshire.
Winner of Best Residential Scheme at the RICS Awards South East 2019
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> Zero carbon standard homes
> Photovoltaic solar panels
> Built-in energy display devices
> Automated shutters for temperature management
> Low water use appliances
> Low energy lights
> A+ rated appliances and recycling facilities
> Compost bins
> Recycling facilities
> Bat boxes
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CAFÉ 1759Café 1759 is a café with a difference
Not only are we state-of-the-art and fabulous-looking, but we’re a not for profit community café supported by volunteers. This means that we’re able to keep our prices low and reinvest the money we make into the café and our community, allowing us to provide local activities, support volunteers and promote health and wellbeing. We buy local produce where possible and everything in the café is made from scratch.
We want to be at the heart of the community and offer various activities for people to get involved in. From encouraging people to get active in Bordon Inclosure, to our plans for a ‘Food Academy’ cooking school for kids – there are lots of activities planned.
Since opening the doors in April 2018 the café has created a number of jobs for local people. The new café offers a place to deliver Radian’s work in Bordon as one of the NHS’s 10 Healthy New Towns across the country. Our aim is for it to become a valuable social hub, helping to bond and develop the new community in Bordon.
A bit of history
A competition to come up with a name for the café, attracted hundreds of suggestions. We chose the date which represents a link to the history of the area.
Many of the barrack buildings in Bordon were named after land battles that were part of the Battle of Quebec, which took place in 1759 between the British and the French. This seemed the perfect fit for the new café, which is situated between two historic barrack blocks.
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“Great coffee and fresh grub all very reasonably priced, topped off with friendly, welcoming, honest staff. Can’t ask for any more. Welcome 1759 - definitely what the area has needed for some time.”
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BERRY COURTBournemouth
Completion: July 2018Local Authority: Bournemouth District CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: Bournemouth Development CompanyTenure: Private RentHomes: 113
The flagship development for Radian’s private rent offer, Berry Court offers a range of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes. Ideally positioned just eight minutes walk from the beachfront, residents also benefit from underfloor heating and one-for-one allocated parking.
SILENT GARDENSLiphook, East Hampshire
Completion: February 2018 Local Authority: East Hampshire District CouncilDeveloper: Cove HomesContractor: Cove HomesTenure: Affordable RentHomes: 44
The Silent Garden development is a collection of two and three-bedroom houses, and one and two bedroom apartments. Set in the village of Liphook with quick access to the A3, getting to the south coast or London is an easy commute.
Winner of Best Housing Scheme at The Planning Awards 2019
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BLUEBELL WALKUpton, Poole
Completion: January 2018 Local Authority: Purbeck District CouncilDeveloper: Wyatt HomesContractor: Wyatt HomesTenure: Affordable RentHomes: 21
A stunning collection of two and three-bedroom homes, just a few miles from the vibrant town of Poole. Designed with modern living in mind, these new homes feature spacious, open-plan living.
OLD READING ROADSherfield-on-Loddon, Basingstoke
Completion: Spring 2021Local Authority: Basingstoke & Deane Borough CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: RadianTenure: Shared Ownership, Social RentHomes: 15
Old Reading Road is located in the quiet village of Sherfield-on-Loddon, and only a short walk away from the village centre. It is ideally situated in North Hampshire, which is approximately 12 miles south of Reading and six miles north of Basingstoke.
Sherfield on Loddon: Reading Road Proposed Masterplan Job no: T636 Dwg no: P007A Scale: NTS @ A3 Date: 28/03/2018 Drawn by: CTW Auth by: AT
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PORTUGAL ROADWoking
PHASE 1 12 – 16 PORTUGAL ROAD Completion: Summer 2021Local Authority: Woking Borough Council Developer: RadianContractor: To be tendered Tenure: Affordable Rent Homes: 21
PHASE 2 25 - 31 PORTUGAL ROAD Completion: Autumn 2021Local Authority: Woking Borough CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: To be tendered Tenure: Shared OwnershipHomes: 51
Just a short walk away from Woking train station, this collection of 72 Affordable and Shared Ownership apartments in three separate buildings has superb commuter links to the coast and city.
The developments are also close to Woking City Centre and four local schools. Perfect for buyers moving out of London and for families.
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FOREST CHASE Yateley
Completion: Winter 2020Local Authority: Hart District Council Developer: Bellway HomesContractor: Bellway Homes Tenure: Affordable Rent, Shared OwnershipHomes: 60
Forest Chase is a development of new homes in the popular town of Yateley. Forest Chase is surrounded by beautiful open spaces, including Yateley Green, Fleet Pond and Yateley Common Country Park. What’s more, Sandhurst train station is nearby, providing direct lines to Reading and Guildford.
PEMBERS HILL PARKFair Oak
Completion: Winter 2023Local Authority: Eastleigh Borough CouncilDeveloper: Drew SmithContractor: Drew Smith Tenure: Affordable Rent, Shared OwnershipHomes: 250
Pembers Farm is a unique development of new homes in a fantastic location in rural Hampshire. In one direction, you will find Southampton and in the other, Winchester with its impressive cathedral, shops, cafes and restaurants. The rural collection draws inspiration from the beautiful Hampshire countryside while the contemporary homes reflect the modern, urban style of neighbouring towns.
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BREACH AVENUESouthbourne
Completion: Autumn 2021Local Authority: Chichester District CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: RadianTenure: Affordable Rent, Shared Ownership,
Market Rent Homes: 34
Set in the beautiful village of Southbourne, just on the outskirts of Emsworth, this development is just a stone’s throw away from the historic city of Chichester.
BOUNDARY HALLTadley
Completion: Spring 2021Local Authority: Basingstoke & Deane Borough CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: RadianTenure: Affordable Rent, Shared OwnershipHomes: 17
Surrounded by open countryside with lots of open green spaces and recreational areas, Tadley offers various schools for all ages, shopping, and leisure facilities including a local gym and golf course. Situated within the triangle of Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury, this development is near the M3 and M4 motorways, and a train station with links to London.
DOWNHOUSE LANECatherington
Completion: Spring 2021Local Authority: East Hampshire District CouncilDeveloper: RadianContractor: RadianTenure: Shared Ownership, Social Rent Homes: 58
This development is a collection of one-bed, two-bed and three-bed homes, all with private amenity spaces, on-site parking and an open play area for families. Set near the beautiful South Downs National Park, this development is also perfectly situated near Portsmouth and the historic market town of Petersfield.
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TANGIER GARDENSBishops Waltham
Completion: Summer 2021Local Authority: Winchester City CouncilDeveloper: Crest NicholsonContractor: Crest NicholsonTenure: Affordable Rent, Shared OwnershipHomes: 132
Tangier Gardens is a delightful collection of three and four-bedroom houses in the small market town of Bishop’s Waltham. Located in the Meon Valley at the heart of the River Hamble, Bishop’s Waltham offers excellent road connections being in close proximity to major roads including the M27 and M3.
MINSTER GATEWimborne
Completion: Autumn 2021Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch,
Poole CouncilDeveloper: Bloor HomesContractor: Bloor HomesTenure: Affordable Rent, Shared OwnershipHomes: 317
A collection of homes set on the outskirts of the thriving market town of Wimborne, these homes form a larger development in the heart of a new community which is set to include a primary school and a green. The town of Wimborne has a rich history and benefits from a bustling market every weekend. The town centre also offers an array of high-street shops, restaurants and inviting, friendly pubs.
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ROUND ABOUT CAFÉ The Round About Café was set up mainly to support local Radian Group residents living on the Mansbridge housing estate with key objectives of supporting employment, training and volunteering, health and wellbeing, and digital inclusion.
Since it opened, it has supported over 100 accredited/certificated courses and provided 200 in-house training opportunities. In the last year alone, the café has helped 22 people into employment, helped 50 people to get online and access services previously unavailable, and engaged 50 people into activities to improve the health and wellbeing of the community, such as mini health checks.
Volunteers working at the Round About Café have received a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK.The award recognises the outstanding efforts of volunteers who meet the needs of local communities. It is awarded to volunteer groups who are recognised and respected by the people that their work benefits most. The team received a certificate signed by the Queen and a domed glass crystal, whilst one of the volunteers and the Café Supervisor working at the café were also invited to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace in London.
Discussing the win, Gary Orr, Chief Executive of Radian Group said:
“This is a truly fantastic achievement for the team at Round About Café and is a testament to the massive contribution they have made to the local community in Mansbridge.
“Every day the volunteers help to raise hopes and aspirations of local people, filling the café with their passion and enthusiasm. This award is all about them and we could not be happier to see them rewarded for their commitment to improving the lives of others.”
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Left to Right: Mayor of Southampton Peter Baillie, Queens Representative Mrs Joan Ferrer, Volunteer Shirley Watts, Councillor Sharon Mintoff, Lord Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson, Round About Café Supervisor Nigel Powney, Community Investment Team Leader Stephanie Dutton, Volunteer Heather Thompson, Round About Café Apprentice Tom Richards, Councillor Lorna Fielker, Volunteer Dean Radmore, Community Development Officer Paula Windebank, Executive Director Strategic Partnerships & Projects Ralph Facey, Resident Kelly Lucas, Community Development Officer Barbara Cooke, Councillor Matthew Bunday, Customer Lynda Rich
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INSPIRED TO ACHIEVE (i2a)Inspired to Achieve (i2a) was set up as a Social Enterprise organisation in 2011 and in October 2014 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Yarlington Housing Group. This opens up increased opportunities for whole community engagement and expands our ability to deliver projects that return high social value across multiple sectors.
Between April 2015 and September 2019, i2a has supported 1,083 people into employment, 540 people into training, 128 people into volunteering work experience and 2,617 people have engaged.
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CASE STUDY
David is a 33-year-old gentlemen who, due to unforeseen circumstances, found himself homeless. David suffers from PTSD, depression and anxiety which is all a result of traumatic childhood experiences. As a homeless person he was finding it hard to begin his journey back to employment and reached out to the new job club in St Peter’s Community Centre for support.
David was not a Yarlington resident, but this was not an issue as at the St Peters Job Club we support the entire community. Firstly, we identified that to begin his journey we had to work on getting him a CV. We gathered as much information as we could and were able to provide him with an informative CV. Next, we created an Indeed account and uploaded the CV and created a personal profile. David was also provided with paper copies so that he could do a CV drop around the area.
David had the belief that it would not be cost effective to work as he would lose his benefit entitlement: the employment coach was able to complete an online ‘entitled to’ calculation which showed him that by working he would financially be much better off than continuing to claim benefits and not working.
David has an interest in mechanics and has completed a Level 3 mechanics qualification whilst at college: with this information we discussed the
possibility of an apprenticeship and were able to register on the Gov.uk apprenticeship website and apply for a local opportunity.
The employment coach supported him through this process guiding him through the application.To further enhance his chances of finding work, we enrolled him on an SIA course with Bridgwater and Taunton College. This training is done locally, and David will be supported throughout the training: on completion he will gain a licence to become a door supervisor and be able to steward at events.
As we continued to meet David’s confidence grew and through his online Indeed account, he has been able to apply for further opportunities. Despite being unsuccessful, the interactions he has had with the employment coaches gave him confidence to continue and he was focussed towards his goal of finding work.
David first appeared at the Job Club anxious and withdrawn but with the Employment Coaches help he has gained confidence, developed self-worth and motivation to improve his circumstances.
In the last week David has secured a job with a local builder and in addition to this received an invitation to interview with another local company. This boosted his confidence tremendously and he is now looking forward to the future.
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Steve Taylor Head of Land & Planning (South) [email protected] 07717 891929
Fergus Cruikshank Head of Land & Planning (North) [email protected] 07973 283854
Sam Stone Assistant Director Land & Planning [email protected] 07717 891975
Collins House, Bishopstoke Road Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 6AD
[email protected] www.radian.co.uk
Radian is a trading name of The Swaythling Housing Society Limited, a Registered Society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (registration number 10237R) and a registered provider with the Regulator of Social Housing (registration number L0689).
Registered office: Collins House, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 6AD. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Part of the Radian group of companies.The Swaythling Housing Society Limited provides management services for subsidiaries in the Radian group.
