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Welcome to the summer edition of our ezine.
Our big news is that since you received our last communication we have grown by around 8%, due to a stock transfer from Orbit Heart of England. This increases our stakehold in the north of Birmingham and boosts the number of our properties to almost 2,500. You can also read about staff changes and accreditations. Our busy team members have also been flexing both their physical and fundraising muscles in aid of St Basils. And finally, you can find out about our latest flutter, quite literally. |
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Residents get welcomed
to a new 'Family'
Family Housing has taken over the management of 177 general needs and leasehold homes in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington, after successfully bidding for the homes from Orbit Heart of England.
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Family gains the Matrix quality mark
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Family Housing has been recognised again for its commitment to working with residents. We have been accredited with the matrix Standard a nationally-recognised and government-backed quality mark for organisations which provide information, advice and guidance to make learning and work more accessible for our customers.
We were accredited for our services to customers, including provision of advice and guidance around money management, employment and training and energy-efficiency. Accreditation lasts for three years.
Selena Ellis, projects co-ordinator, said: "We are a people-based organisation and our residents' well-being is the most important thing to our business. We are committed to continually improving our services and we are delighted that this has been recognised by the matrix accreditation."
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Community investment team goes from strength to strength
We're delighted to introduce Adam Carey, our temporary head of community investment. Adam joined us in July and will provide a year's maternity cover for Claire Hardwick.
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Raising money for excluded youngsters
For the fourth year running staff members from Family Housing took part in the St Basils team challenge in aid of youngsters at risk of exclusion and homelessness.
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Project pigeon
Well knock us down with a feather. Who knew that there was a community pigeon loft in deepest, darkest Digbeth? Until recently we certainly didn't. But now, in the spirit of community support, Family Housing is the proud sponsor of a potential future pigeon race winner.
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