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Spinnaker House’s History 🏡 Spinnaker House Extra Care scheme, part of our £25 million investment in Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, opened its doors last week but the scheme is filled with nods towards the area’s history. In the 1920s, the former Rock Ferry High School opened its doors. It continued to serve children up until 2011 when, following a merge with Park High School, it became derelict. A century after it first opened, the site of Rock Ferry High School has been transformed to give people aged 55+ a safe place to enjoy the later years of life. Throughout the scheme, which is home to 102 apartments, you will find nods to the local community’s nautical heritage including wave-style windows, marine-themed interiors and artwork of Cammell Laird. There’s even a brass diver’s helmet on display! In memory of Walter Smith - former Rock Ferry councillor and Wirral Mayor - the new access road has been named Walter Smith Way. To learn more about Spinnaker House, visit https://lnkd.in/exXu-t3c #Wirral #ExtraCare #DementiaFriendly Buckingham Interiors

📢 Spinnaker House Extra Care Scheme is now OPEN 🏡🎉 The derelict grounds of a century-old school in Rock Ferry, Birkenhead have been transformed into our latest Extra Care scheme, Spinnaker House. The cutting-edge scheme is now home to 102 independent living apartments for over 55s allocated by Wirral Council with flexible on-site care, provided by Professional Carers. Designed to help a community flourish, Spinnaker House has an on-site bistro and hairdresser, both open to the public, as well as communal social areas. Its dementia-friendly design and assisted technology will help residents to stay independent in their own homes for longer. Spinnaker House is just part of our £25million project that includes 76 new homes already built. Torus Group Chief Executive, Steve Coffey said: “Spinnaker House is the key part of this large-scale brownfield regeneration project that has rejuvenated a disused site into what will be a thriving community that meets the needs of local people.” Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/exXu-t3c #Wirral #ExtraCare #DementiaFriendly

The NHF are delighted to welcome three new members to our board, as we prepare to begin work on a new 5-year business strategy. 👉 Ian McDermott (he/him), Chief Executive of Peabody 👉 Steve Coffey, Chief Executive of Torus 👉 Victor da Cunha, Chief Executive of Curo "Our new board members bring a wealth of expertise and the experience of leading housing associations across diverse geographies and housing markets, covering the north west, the south west and London. They join us at a really exciting time for the NHF as we begin to shape our business strategy, and I look forward to hearing their insights and inputs as we develop this further." - Kate Henderson 📰 Inside Housing: https://lnkd.in/eSDbYt3x

Congratulations to our very own Steve Coffey who has been appointed to the National Housing Federation board 🎉 Steve Coffey, Torus Group Chief Executive, who grew up in social housing and has 30 years’ experience in the sector, will be joining Ian McDermott from Peabody and Victor da Cunha of Curo Group as new appointees bringing a diverse range of skills and expertise to the NHF board to help strengthen their strategic planning and governance. Steve Coffey, Torus Group Chief Executive, says: "I’m delighted to join the National Housing Federation Board during such a pivotal time for our sector. Housing associations are at the heart of our communities and I’m looking forward to working alongside Board colleagues to play our part in helping the sector deliver during this critical time.   “The NHF is vital in ensuring the views of its members are heard and the impact of the sector is felt as we look to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable homes for everyone." 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emjdhWBD #NHF #SocialHousing #Board

Trust your gut and speak out against abuse this #SafeguardingAdultsWeek Abuse can happen anywhere, to anyone. It can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial or neglect – but all of it is wrong. This week is Safeguarding Adults Week. If you have any concerns about a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please report it. Trusting your gut and speaking out can help stop abuse in our communities. Learn about the signs of abuse, and how to report your concerns to your local safeguarding team on our website: torus.co.uk/safeguarding See it. Suspect it. Report it.

🚀 We're Hiring a Void Surveyor! 🚀 Join our dynamic Assets team and make a real impact! As a Void Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering high-quality surveying services, from void inspections to asbestos assessments, stock condition checks, HHSRS, and EPC energy performance surveys. 🏠 What we’re looking for: ✔️ Expertise in construction legislation and health & safety on-site ✔️ A solid background in diverse building surveys ✔️ A collaborative spirit to work closely with Asset Management colleagues and stakeholders 📍 Based in Warrington with travel across the North West Ready to bring your skills to a supportive, forward-thinking team? Let’s talk! 👋 #Hiring #SurveyorJobs #AssetManagement #JoinOurTeam https://lnkd.in/ehXub2zn

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Join the nation in a 2-minute silence at 11am to remember the bravery of those who have fought for our freedom.

Final 2 weeks to help us make a difference for isolated older people this Christmas! 🎁 Your support can make a real difference. Our Torus Group Christmas Campaign is dedicated to providing essentials to isolated older people who might otherwise spend Christmas alone. Thanks to our first generous donors - Anti-Pest Environmental Services, Brabners, Holmpatrick Developments Ltd, Markhams and PMC Northwest - we’re on our way! But to meet our goal, we need your help.  What’s the most meaningful way you've helped someone this year? Comment below to inspire others and consider joining us in making an impact this year 👇 Donate now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e79BgUZe Deadline: Friday 15 November 2024 Every contribution helps an older person feel less alone this Christmas. Thank you for helping us make a difference! 💖 #ChristmasFundraising #Fundraising

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, commemorates the victory of good over evil for Hindus across the world. We are wishing everyone celebrating, a safe and happy Diwali 🪔

We are proud to announce we have been awarded a domestic abuse accreditation 🎉 Highlighted as the gold standard for housing providers in tackling domestic abuse, we are proud to say we have gained the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation. This achievement is 3 years in the making and has been awarded to Torus for our policies, procedures and practice in identifying and responding to survivors and perpetrators of abuse. Jo Aston, Safeguarding Officer and DAHA Project lead, said: “I am incredibly proud to work for an organisation that is so committed to putting the needs of our tenants at the heart of what we do. Domestic abuse is a huge issue faced by so many and the work we have done so far to achieve accreditation means we are in a much better position to identify and offer support to those who need it”. Learn more about the accreditation here: https://lnkd.in/e9qrhxTK #domesticabuse #domesticabusesupport #DAHA #housingassociation