KINGDOM Housing Association picked up two accolades at the recent CIH Scotland Housing Awards in Glasgow.
The organisation triumphed in the categories of ‘Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing’ in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council, and ‘Housing-led Approaches to Ending Homelessness’ for the Naumann Initiative.
The ‘Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing’ award was in recognition of the work at Primrose Place in Alloa. The development of 60 dementia-friendly homes has been designed to support Clackmannanshire Council’s sustainable ageing policy, helping people live independently in their homes for longer.
Councillor Jane McTaggart, Clackmannanshire Council’s spokesperson for housing and property, said, “Partnership working is a key value for the council and Primrose Place is a fantastic example of this in action. This project transformed a derelict site in Alloa town centre into 60 dementia-friendly, modern properties, designed to ensure the residents there will live full, independent lives at home for as long as possible. I am delighted this innovative development has won this prestigious award and congratulate everyone involved in its planning and delivery.”
The Naumann Initiative, Kingdom’s ‘groundbreaking’ approach to tackling unemployment and homelessness, won the award for ‘Housing-led Approached to Ending Homelessness’. The programme is aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness and unemployment by giving a homeless person a job and support with any complex needs or barriers to sustaining their tenancy.
Tom Barclay, Kingdom Group chief executive, said, “I’m delighted to see the hard work, dedication and commitment of the team at Kingdom, and of our partners at Clackmannanshire Council, recognised at the CIH Scotland Housing Awards. At Kingdom we know that working together allows us to do more, achieve more and deliver more for our customers and our communities. Kingdom has always been about so much more than just bricks and mortar and these awards highlight our commitment to providing more than a home.”
