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Places for People welcomes Greg Reed as Group Chief Executive
Places for People Group has announced that Greg Reed, former CEO of HomeServe UK, will succeed Group Chief Executive David Cowans, taking up the role on December 1st 2021.
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£1m of funding to help increase teenage girls’ confidence and activity levels
We have been awarded £1m as part of a consortium of organisations to deliver the ‘Big Sister’ project which helps to improve confidence, wellbeing and activity levels among teenage girls.
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Places for People publishes its ESG Report for 2021
We have launched our ESG Report for 2021 which reaffirms our commitment to creating places that are good for people and the planet, and makes us the first UK placemaking company to report against the Certified Sustainable Housing Label.
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Touchstone earns two wins at the Bath Property Awards
Touchstone, part of Places for People, was thrilled to earn two wins at the Bath Property Awards.
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Our latest report explores how to tackle the complex picture of UK housing in 2021
A report which explores the UK housing crisis and makes recommendations on how the sector can not only achieve the target of 300,000 new homes per year, but how it can help more people into home ownership.
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The University of Cambridge appoints David Cowans as an Associate Member
David Cowans as associate member
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Places for People and ilke Homes strike a two-development deal to deliver 472 homes
We have partnered with ilke Homes to deliver hundreds of modular homes in the South East and South West.
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Places for People supports Charity Bank to help charities and social enterprises access vital funding
Places for People has invested £250,000 and become a shareholder in Charity Bank – the loans and savings bank for charities and social enterprises.
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Places for People announced as a Homes England strategic partner – with £250m funding to create thousands more affordable homes
The Government’s housing agency Homes England has announced that the Group will be a strategic partner to deliver over 4,400 new homes across the country.
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Places for People launches its Women into Trades Programme
We are proud to be supporting more Women into Trades
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A first look at Nightingale Lodge with two new virtual tours
A first virtual look at our extra care development, Nightingale Lodge.
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The Group joins industry leaders to create the Future Homes Consortium
12 industry leaders have created the Future Homes Consortium to tackle sustainability and safety in housing.
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#SocialSpace initiative launched!
We have launched a new pilot scheme to help charities and social enterprises establish themselves in local communities.
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Emerging Talent applications now open!
The Emerging Talent programme welcomes enthusiastic individuals into businesses across the Group, providing them with bespoke learning and development opportunities.
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Group Chief Executive announces retirement
Group Chief Executive, David Cowans, has announced his retirement.
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Places for People honoured at WhatHouse? 2021 awards
Sustainable communities
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Places for People welcomes Greg Reed as Group Chief Executive
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£1m of funding to help increase teenage girls’ confidence and activity levels
Affordable housing
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Places for People publishes its ESG Report for 2021
