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  Training for careers

21 May 2013

Eighteen customers have had the opportunity to boost their CVs thanks to a training course we ran in March and May.   more



  Residents speak with one voice

21 May 2013

We are delighted to have increased the numbers of people on our ‘One Voice’ scrutiny panel from six to 14 members.  We have also reformed the panel to become a formal scrutiny board. 

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  Commitment to employ tenants

21 May 2013

We have launched a new initiative to tackle rising unemployment by filling 10 per cent of our job vacancies with our own tenants   more



 

Work experience opportunities



21 May 2013

We are now about to launch a voluntary work programme, which will give tenants experience of working across our departments for up to 12 weeks.   more



 

Welfare reform – impact so far



21 May 2013

As soon as it became clear that welfare reform was going ahead, we prioritised resources to tackle it.

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A-peeling opportunity for residents



21 May 2013

Tenants in Sutton Coldfield can soon get to the root of healthy living thanks to a soon-to-be launched project.

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Family awards 7yr contract



April 2013

Solihull Community Housing (SCH) has been awarded a new seven-year contract to continue providing an outsourced Customer Contact Centre for Family Housing Association. 

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  TV licensing is speaking your language

February 2013



Leaflets available in 16 different languages   more



  Buttermilk Scones & Salt Fish Fritters

February 2013

Resident's Recipes prove to be a hit   more



  Stockfield gets some family values

February 2013

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  New chair of the remuneration committee

February 2013

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Staff support domestic violence project



February 2013

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Smart joint working for contract tenders



February 2013

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New corporate plan and annual report



February 2013

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Graduate trainee appointment



February 2013

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  Family wins 5yr repairs contract

January 2013

New 5yr repairs and maintenance contract with Stockfield Community Association

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Good Neighbours News Available Online!



January 2012

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Family Releases Annual Report for 2012



January 2012

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  The regeneration task – ten identified problems

November 2012

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  The international Summerfield intrigue – ten out of ten for fascination

November 2012

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  Summerfield - ten years on and still an intrigue

November 2012

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  Regeneration activity – starter for ten

November 2012

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  Governance re-structure and new chair of audit committee

November 2012

Smaller, focused, strategic and therefore more effective   more



  A Hat Trick Achivement

November 2012

Family presented with trio of accreditaions

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What now for Summerfield?  Ten reasons to be cheerful



November 2012

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Welfare reform – small and nimble



November 2012

At Family we have found that smaller really is beautiful.   more



 

Impact on Summerfield – giving them ten



November 2012



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Summerfield’s legacy – a decade of learning



November 2012

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  Tackling the housing shortage in Smethwick

July 2012

Official scheme opening for Bearwood Road

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  Mortgage Rescue

July 2012

Family assists home owners   more



  Hot off the press - Carmel joins BSHP Executive

July 2012

Carmel McCarthy joins BSHP Executive   more



  Homes Improvements

July 2012

Family's home improvements plan swings into action   more



  Employment Benefit

July 2012

Family hosts work experience pupils   more



 

Industry Innovator Recognition



July 2012

Family comes runner up in Housing Diversity Network competition

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Doing it themselves



July 2012

Residents take part in DIY Day   more



  ‘Eight out of ten’ would recommend Family

July 2012

Results of STAR Survey are in!   more



  Family finishes runner up in national competition

July 2012

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  Apprenticeship Special

May 2012

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  New board chair

May 2012

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  Job fair success

May 2012



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  Go green money-saving pilot

May 2012



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  Financing the future

May 2012

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Ringing the changes for residents



May 2012

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Debt advice service brought in-house



May 2012

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Go green money-saving pilot launched in Birmingham



March 2012

 

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  Stay warm, stay well

February 2012

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  Partnership approach to clean living

February 2012

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  Money talks

February 2012

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  Debt advice service wipes out £450,000 of resident debt

February 2012

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  Appointments complete Family re-structure

February 2012

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New homes completion



February 2012

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  Smart thinking puts Birmingham on energy-saving map.

November 2011

Energy project results   more



  New Senior Management Team

November 2011

We are proud to welcome two new faces to Family.    more



  Legal eagle eggs in one basket

November 2011

Anthony Collins solicitors appointed contract   more



  Going local pays off

November 2011

Customer road show

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  Global eco good practice case study

November 2011

American councillor eco tour.   more



  Birmingham homes get warmer before the winter freeze

November 2011

Green Doctor service   more



  Project Pigeon

July 2011

Family sponsors local community project   more



  Residents get welcomed to a new 'Family'

July 2011

177 new properties   more



  Raising money for excluded youngsters

July 2011

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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  Family gains the Matrix quality mark

July 2011

Family Housing has been recognised again for its commitment to working with residents.    more



  Community Investment Team goes from strength to strength

July 2010

Adam Carey, temporary head of community investment

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  New Handy Person Service

June 2011

Available now!   more



  Family uses funding model to secure 24-home development.

April 2011



New housing development in Smethwick.   more



 

Family is named co-regulatory champion



March 2011

TSA awards resident involvement framework.

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Family residents ring the changes



March 2011

Solihull wins new two year contract.   more



 

Family welcomes new board members



March 2011

Three new members join the Board.   more



 

Energy saving project hailed success



March 2011

Interim evaluation reports on Birmingham Green Doctor project.   more



 

Employment boost for young people in the city



March 2011

Young and long term unemployed get helping hand on career ladder.   more



  Residents champion Birmingham's first eco village

26 January 2011



Community website launch and neighbourhood charter

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  Two new co-optees for Family

November 2010

Board of Management   more



  Sheltered housing scheme gets eco boost

November 2010

Photo-voltaic panels for Beech Court   more



  Funding kickstarts new homes for Family

November 2010

32 new homes   more



  Family partnership helps people back into employment

November 2010

Part-time paid placements   more



  Debt advice service wipes out £77k of resident debt

November 2010

Working with Trinity Housing Resource Centre   more



  Annual Review

November 2010

Message from Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive.   more



 

Over 600 part time job vacancies in Birmingham



September 2010

Census opportunities

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  Free swimming, gym & exercise classes in Birmingham

July 2010

Be Active campaign   more



  Two new board members join Family

July 2010

We are delighted to welcome two new board members who are bringing a wealth of knowledge to the organisation.

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Green doctors prescribe Birmingham residents eco measures



July 2010

Households in Birmingham are being encouraged to get an energy-saving health check thanks to a ‘green doctor’ service.

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Future jobs boost for long-term unemployed



July 2010

Young people in Birmingham are amongst the hardest hit in the UK by unemployment during the recession, but thanks to funding we are helping them back into employment.

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Family puts customers first



July 2010

Our customers are at the heart of what we do. As part of the new regulatory guidelines for housing providers we are looking at new ways we can continue to improve our customer involvement.

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Family Housing gets national award shortlist success



July 2010

One of our residents and a team of staff were given national recognition when they were shortlisted for two national awards within the affordable housing sector.

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Customer service excellence for Family



July 2010

We have become one of just six housing organisations in the West Midlands to achieve a prestigious accreditation.

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  Chris gains new role as Head of Property

July 2010

New appointment   more



  Green Guru

19th February 2010

Claire Hardwick and Phil Beardmore talk on behalf of the local partnership currently delivering Green Doctor™ in Birmingham, about their experience of running the scheme which both encourages positive environmental habits and reduces household bills.   more



  Future jobs for Family residents

19th February 2010

New scheme helps 750 unemployed into work across Birmingham.   more



 

Birmingham homes get eco health check



January 2010

Households in Birmingham are getting an energy saving health check thanks to a new ‘Green Doctor’ service.

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  Family completes Short Notice Inspection Improvement Plan.

December 2009



Tenants Service Authority officially ‘signs off’ improvement plan on the 1st December.

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