Grand Union has played its part in getting around 4,500 food boxes to people in need in South Northamptonshire since the start of April. Working alongside multiple partners and volunteers, colleagues from Grand Union have helped the Northamptonshire Community Larder scheme deliver food to people across South Northamptonshire who cannot leave their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme,…
A thank you to our communities
Since the lockdown began in the UK, we’ve wanted to keep in touch with our older customers to check in and make sure they’re ok and have everything they need. We’ve called almost 1,900 customers over 70 and our team has highlighted how many lovely communities there are out there, where elderly people are being supported by neighbours and friends.…
Community Investment team continue to support customers
Our Community Investment team continue to roll out support and training to customers and local organisations. We’re delivering online training and support for customers, so you can continue to move towards your employment goals or support the volunteering effort. This has included adult and child safeguarding training and Microsoft Office sessions. Our Youth Participation Officer continues to support vulnerable young…
Bin it, don’t flush it!
While this is a difficult time for many of us, we need to remember to continue to dispose of rubbish and recycle in the correct way. So please remember to dispose of items such as wet wipes, nappies, sanitary products and anything similar in the correct way – do not flush them down the toilet as this causes serious…
From 2015 to 2023
We’re very excited about our new corporate plan. It’s been five years since our one, so we thought we’d take an opportunity to review a few of our achievements since 2015: As well as all these, our young people’s service has helped 1,960 young people to take part in community activities and 1,900 young people have attended drop-in sessions with…
Environmental sustainability survey
At Grand Union, we’re committed to be environmentally responsible, as a business and as a landlord. We take our responsibilities seriously – both for today and for tomorrow. We know that we can do more, which is why we’re working with Encredible, to improve our environmental sustainability. Part of the project includes a customer survey and we’d really like you…
Green fingered Grand Union staff volunteer in Flitwick
Staff from Grand Union Housing Group took advantage of their annual volunteering day recently to prepare some ground at Ellenshaw Court in Flitwick ready for a therapeutic gardening scheme to start later in the year. The Grand Union staff were joined by volunteers from Travis Perkins Managed Services and two of our contractors, Jeakins Weir, and M J Granger Grounds…
Five free services you may not know we offer
Employment and Digital Inclusion We don’t just put roofs over people’s heads. We can help people to get online, into work or training and can offer help with CV writing, interview and employability skills. Our Employability and Skills Project Officer, Scott, may be able to help you. Assistive Technology Need a little extra support from safety equipment such as fall…
Antisocial behaviour – help us to help you
We take all reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) seriously and will work with you to address the problems. We would always suggest, in the first instance, that you approach your neighbour calmly to discuss what is annoying you – they may even be unaware that they are causing a problem. It is better to do this than let things build…
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