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16 May 2025

Working together to tackle hoarding – supporting customers during national Hoarding Awareness Week 

Hoarding is often misunderstood. It can be linked to complex mental health challenges such as anxiety, trauma, or loss – and it can affect anyone. That’s why our approach is rooted in compassion, dignity and partnership working.  Our teams regularly support customers facing difficult situations – like the family helped last November, when a contractor raised concerns about the condition of a... Read more

16 May 2025

Retirement living resident becomes published author after starting new hobby 

Kenn, who has been living at the scheme in Codsall for eight years, began writing his book Aractopus three years ago after two strokes had left him unable to work.  A sci-fi fan, Kenn’s inspiration for the book came from his favourite films Alien and Predator. Realising his talent for writing and storytelling, Kenn started wondering if any publishers would be interested in his novel.  The 62-year-old... Read more

14 May 2025

Housing Plus Group celebrates completion of new affordable housing development in South Staffordshire village 

The £2.1 million development, known as Coopers Meadow, located off Common Lane in Bednall, is providing a mix of two and three-bedroom homes for social rent and shared ownership.  Housing Plus Group was awarded £660,000 in funding from Homes England for the project and had the backing of Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Parish Council.  As well as providing high quality, affordable and... Read more

8 May 2025

Meet resident Hazel who has just celebrated turning 105 

Hazel was joined by friends, neighbours and staff at the scheme, in South Staffordshire, to celebrate turning 105 in style.  The much-loved 105-year-old marked the occasion with not one but two parties, with a second birthday bash also taking place at the local community centre.  Hazel was one of many who had to mark milestone occasions during lockdown. In 2020 she turned 100 and instead of the fabulous... Read more

28 April 2025

Housing Plus Group grant helps charity maintain bereavement support 

A Child of Mine was founded by Gayle Routledge who lost her son to cancer in 2010. The charity now works in partnership with healthcare professionals to provide both emotional and practical support to bereaved parents and families.  The charity's project, ‘Our Space’ aims to help children and young people come to terms with the loss of a sibling, parent or other close family member and is the... Read more

17 April 2025

National Databank 

Our Homes Plus Community Hubs, in Stafford and Shrewsbury, are now part of this initiative providing free mobile SIM cards for people experiencing data poverty or living on a low income in our communities.  Like a foodbank but for mobile data, you can drop-in to one of our Community Hubs for free and friendly help. To be eligible for free mobile data through the National Databank, you must be:  ... Read more

16 April 2025

Housing Plus Group delivers grant support for Guides and Brownies 

We have already helped dozens of voluntary organisations through our My Community Fund, providing a financial lifeline to vital projects across the areas we serve.  Now the 1st Brewood Guides and 2nd Brewood Brownies have received grants to help with day-to-day expenses such as books, badges and craft materials, while the Copthorne Guide and Scout Hut in Shrewsbury has enjoyed a major refurbishment... Read more

20 March 2025

Award-winning Crucial Crew set for more support from Housing Plus Group 

Every year, around 1500 youngsters can take part in a range of activities over the summer as part of the Crucial Crew programme for 11-year-olds, thanks to the hard work of around 120 volunteers.  Among them are members of our Housing Plus Group team and we also provide financial support for the successful initiative through our My Community Fund. They are joined by representatives from the emergency... Read more

17 March 2025

Housing Plus Group Secures £12 Million to Deliver Energy-Efficient Homes

This investment will make 1,948 homes warmer, more comfortable, and more affordable to heat, providing much-needed support during a time of rising energy costs for customers. The investment will also allow Housing Plus Group to retrofit and upgrade existing homes with greener technology, supporting its mission to create energy efficient, sustainable homes.    Wayne Gethings, Group Chief Executive... Read more

10 March 2025

Celebrating Women in Construction Week, National Careers Week and International Women’s Day

At Housing Plus Group, we believe it’s important that our colleagues reflect the communities we work in and that everyone has the same opportunities to excel in their career.  We’ve shared stories from Director of Development Kerry and Development Manager Charlotte, who are passionate about inspiring female progression in the construction industry. You can hear more from Kerry here and Charlotte... Read more

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