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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Buttermilk Scones & Salt Fish Fritters
February 2013
Resident's Recipes prove to be a hit
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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
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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.
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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
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Hot off the press - Carmel joins BSHP Executive
July 2012
Carmel McCarthy joins BSHP Executive
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Homes Improvements
July 2012
Family's home improvements plan swings into action
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Employment Benefit
July 2012
Family hosts work experience pupils
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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
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‘Eight out of ten’ would recommend Family
July 2012
Results of STAR Survey are in!
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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
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New Senior Management Team
November 2011
We are proud to welcome two new faces to Family.
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Legal eagle eggs in one basket
November 2011
Anthony Collins solicitors appointed contract
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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.
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Birmingham homes get warmer before the winter freeze
November 2011
Green Doctor service
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Project Pigeon
July 2011
Family sponsors local community project
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Residents get welcomed to a new 'Family'
July 2011
177 new properties
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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.
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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!
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Family uses funding model to secure 24-home development.
April 2011
New housing development in Smethwick.
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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.
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Family welcomes new board members
March 2011
Three new members join the Board.
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Energy saving project hailed success
March 2011
Interim evaluation reports on Birmingham Green Doctor project.
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Employment boost for young people in the city
March 2011
Young and long term unemployed get helping hand on career ladder.
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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
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Sheltered housing scheme gets eco boost
November 2010
Photo-voltaic panels for Beech Court
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Funding kickstarts new homes for Family
November 2010
32 new homes
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Family partnership helps people back into employment
November 2010
Part-time paid placements
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Debt advice service wipes out £77k of resident debt
November 2010
Working with Trinity Housing Resource Centre
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Annual Review
November 2010
Message from Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive.
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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
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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
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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.
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Future jobs for Family residents
19th February 2010
New scheme helps 750 unemployed into work across Birmingham.
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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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