Harry’s Pledge: Social housing’s commitment to carers Grand Union is proud to get behind Harry’s Pledge, a united national commitment to support, recognise and champion carers. Across the country social housing providers like us are looking to commit to four pledges: Being supportive employers to people that have caring responsibilities Making offices and community spaces as accessible as possible Building…
New £237m deals to help deliver 1,900 new homes
Grand Union Housing Group has agreed funding deals worth £237m, which will enable the affordable housing provider to push ahead with plans to build more homes, despite the current uncertainty in the economy. The Milton Keynes-based housing association, which owns and operates 12,000 homes across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire, will now be able to deliver 1,900 much needed new…
Community Larder scheme delivers thousands of food boxes to people in need
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…
Aileen named a top 10 Power Player
We are delighted that Aileen Evans, our Group Chief Executive and CIH President, has been voted one of the top 10 Power Players in the housing sector by 24housing. Aileen, who jumped from 38 in last year’s list to 6 this year, has featured in the magazine’s Top 50 Power Players six times in the last seven years. The announcement…
Grand Union’s Chief Exec launches new mental health guide
Our Chief Executive and Chartered Institute of Housing president, Aileen Evans has launched a new guide to help housing organisations raise their game on mental health. Aileen, who has already implemented a wide range of workplace and workforce initiatives at Grand Union, said her decision to focus on mental health and wellbeing during her presidency of CIH was an opportunity…
Aileen Evans takes over CIH Presidency
Our Chief Executive, Aileen Evans, has today taken over the presidency of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Aileen, who takes over from former incumbent, Jim Strang, will lead the organisation for the next 12 months. Having been Vice President for the past year, Aileen was voted into post by members of the CIH last August. Aileen said: “It’s a…
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