The Wrekin Housing Group

We hope that you all have a relaxing and peaceful Christmas with your friends and loved ones. We would like to pay tribute to everyone who is giving up their #Christmas Day to look after others and deliver vital services. This includes our support workers, trades and catering staff who are sacrificing time with their families to be there for our customers.

We've teamed up with R1 Construction & Telford College to provide opportunities to 18 students pursuing careers in the construction industry. The students are getting hands-on experience working at Webb Crescent - our £3.3m project, which is expected to be completed by summer 2025. The development will feature a mix of family homes, apartments and bungalows – all for social rent.

Something New is Happening in Housing We are approaching an exciting milestone as we prepare for the formal approval of our newly merged organisation. The formal merger will be completed on January 6th 2025, at which time The Wrekin Housing Group will become part of the new Housing Plus Group. This merger represents an incredible opportunity to combine our strengths and do more for our customers. When the two organisations merge in the New Year, the new Housing Plus Group will become one of the largest housing associations in the West Midlands with more than 33,000 homes and we are looking forward to the increased social and economic impact we will make in communities right across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin in the next five years. Learn more in the comments below   

We've been recognised as one of the country's most inclusive Housing Associations following an assessment by the Housing Diversity Network. We were praised for our continued commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion after receiving the Housing Diversity Network Accreditation. Read more in the comments below.

Here's a look Queenswood - our new £11.9m extra care scheme which has been handed over eight months ahead of schedule by our development partner Keon Homes Limited. Ideally situated just a ten-minute walk into the market town of Newport, Queenswood will provide 70 high quality apartments wraparound care and support for people over the age of 55.

Trigger Warning: This interview contains sensitive content related to physical abuse, violence, and trauma. On #WhiteRibbonDay, our Retirement Living Co-ordinator Darren has shared his courageous journey of survival and healing after both him and his mother experienced physical abuse from his father at a young age. The hostile environment at home, shaped by his father's alcoholism, left him anxious and fearful. Despite the abuse, over time, Darren learned to break the cycle, seek professional help, and create a positive and loving environment for his family.

It starts with us....Starting with men, we must address the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a fear of violence for women in their day-to-day lives. As men & allies, we can challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence and inequality in our society. During White Ribbon Day and the following 16 Days of Action campaign, we'll be sharing some powerful stories from male colleagues

We joined Helen Morgan MP, pupils from a local primary school and partners to help bury a time capsule at our new £19.1m housing and health hub. The time capsule included a mobile phone, recipes provided by Belton Cheese and other items showcasing life in Shropshire in 2024. The Pauls Moss Housing and Health hub is collaboration between Wrekin, Shropshire Council, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and local GPs. Construction is being delivered by Vistry Group and is set to be completed later this year.

Money shouldn’t be something we’re reluctant to talk about. Our Debt & Energy Manager Daniel Bebbington MIMA (Cert) spoke to BBC Radio Shropshire's Clare Ashford about why our finances shouldn't be a taboo subject. You can listen to the full interview in the comments below.

Some of our #TeamWrekin colleagues were able to attend Shaun Davies Coffee Morning earlier today. The team were on hand to offer housing, lettings and energy advice to local residents. Great to be part of this event and to be working alongside alongside partners such as Telford & Wrekin Council and Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin to offer support where its needed. #ukhousing #telford #customerengagement #communityengagement Chloe Ramsay Kylie Anderson Wayne Gethings Sam Morley