One year on with South Devon Rural Housing (SDR), a milestone in our journey together! 🌟 The past year has been filled with transformation, growth, and opportunity, following months of collaboration and careful planning. From the start, it was always about People. The Colleagues who’ve been part of SDR for years, the Customers who rely on us, and the Communities we proudly serve. Christine Candlish, our Acting Director of Living Plus reflects: “Organisations evolve, and the goal was always to make sure SDR’s legacy didn’t disappear, it just took on a new form. The ethos and values that mattered so much at SDR are reflected across PfP, and it’s been amazing to be part of something bigger while still holding onto what made SDR special.” Thank you to our People for their efforts to make this merger a success, it has been invaluable. We’re excited for what the future holds. 🙌 #BecauseCommunityMatters #Anniversary #Legacy #ThrivingCommunities
Places for People
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Places for People is the UK’s leading Social Enterprise. We create and support thriving Communities.
About us
We are Places for People. Community is who we are and what we do. We are the UK's leading Social Enterprise. We change lives by creating and supporting thriving Communities. Our business consists of complementary companies that are market leaders in homes and Communities, regeneration and development, investment management, property management and leisure. We own or manage more than 245,000 properties that are the homes to around 500,000 Customers right across the UK. We operate 100 leisure facilities that support the health and Wellbeing of our Customers with an average of 1.9m visits a month. Using the power of partnership and working collaboratively, almost 11,600 Colleagues in more than 20 specialist companies create Communities and provide People with opportunities and choice in a way that few organisations can match. What sets us apart from other organisations, is that beyond providing housing or leisure opportunities, we have a genuine commitment to improving people’s lives and Communities as a whole. Through our social impact work, we use our precious resources to make a real and lasting difference through schemes that offer support with employment, health and Wellbeing, finances, homelessness prevention and more. In 2022, our social impact work delivered £272 million in wellbeing value to Communities and £300 million in 2023.
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- Real Estate
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Housing, Housing management, Placemaking, Neighbourhood regeneration, Care and support, Financial solutions, Development, Construction, Retirement, Leisure, Property, Property management, Social Enterprise, and Community Development
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London, London EC2V 6EE, GB
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🌍 Fantastic news! £31M funding is being invested to improve 2,700 homes, making homes warmer, more energy-efficient, and future-ready. We're proud to be part of the Thriving Communities Consortium which managed to secure the funding and help deliver green skills training through PfP Thrive. 🌱🏠 #GreenSkills #WarmHomes #SustainableHousing #ThrivingCommunities #NetZero #BecauseCommunityMatters
🏠Places for People, recently secured £31M from the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (Wave 3) as part of the Thriving Communities Consortium alongside Paradigm Housing Group, Thrive Homes UK, Accent Group Ltd, West Kent Housing Association, Papworth Trust and Eddystone Housing. The funding will upgrade 2,700 homes across the UK to become warmer, and more efficient. 🌱 As the Training Academy of Places for People, PfP Thrive will deliver free or discounted green skills training to all consortium members, focusing on upskilling workers in retrofit, heat pumps, solar tech, and insulation. 🛠️ In addition to having such a meaningful impact for Communities, we’re proud to be creating sustainable career pathways for 150 new apprentices! #GreenSkills #GreenSkillsTraining #SocialHousing #WarmHomes #NetZero #SustainableHousing #Retrofit #ThrivingCommunities
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Coming together for a cleaner, greener Community! 🌱 Our team in Sheffield recently joined forces with Pitworth Primary School, local councillors, MaTrec, and Acis Housing Association for a Community litter pick. Emily Newman, our Community Investment Manager explained: "It's great to see various stakeholders come together, showing a much-needed presence in one of our focus areas - true collaboration in action." A huge thank you to the young people, local leaders, and partners who all took part. Cleaner, safer, and stronger Communities start with small actions. 💪✨ #CommunityMatters #BetterPlaces #TogetherWeThrive #Sheffield #LitterPick #MakingADifference
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✨ Honouring our People - It was a pleasure to celebrate at our Long Service Award Lunch with Colleagues who have been with us for twenty, thirty, and even forty years - in the room was an outstanding combined total of 1190 years of service! A heartfelt thank you from PfP to all our long-serving Colleagues! Your dedication and passion for creating better places make us who we are today. #BecauseCommunityMatters #ForceForGood #LongServiceAwards #EmployeeAppreciation
I had the privilege of celebrating the amazing contributions of our long-serving Colleagues last week in a truly historic setting, the National Centre for Early Music in York. The People in the room had a combined years' service of 1,190 years - if we went back in time that far, the Vikings would still be in York, and it would be known as Jorvik! PfP is deeply rooted in history too. This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of NBHA, which is the core of organisation we are today, with a heritage stretching back much further. History continues to be made as last year marked Origin's 100th anniversary, and earlier this year, they officially became part of our history. Our long-serving Colleagues are a vital part of our rich legacy. Their dedication, passion, and commitment allow us to continue to be a force for good - thank you again. Here's to our past, our present, and our future. Onward! #BecauseCommunityMatters #ForceForGood #LongServiceAwards #60thAnniversary
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Thank you to our generous commercial gas contractors, Prestige Plant Room Services Ltd Services, who recently donated £900 worth of air fryers to Lower Grange Community Centre!🌟 Air fryers can use up to 80% less energy than traditional ovens, reducing energy consumption and lowering electricity bills. Our Community Connectors were pleased to demonstrate these savings during an energy-saving workshop with Customers, where attendees were kindly gifted an air fryer to take home with them! A satisfied Customer and workshop attendee said: “I have had a great time over the past four weeks, I have learnt how to cook so many new things and had a great laugh with everyone else that came. I couldn't believe I was gifted an air fryer, this will make a big difference to me as I only live by myself.” It’s great to see partnerships like this making a real Community impact. #BecauseCommunityMatters #WeAreCommunity #MakingADifference #SocialValue #CommunitySupport #EnergySaving
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We're proud to have Kitesh Patel MBA, Director of Risk at PfP, featured in the PREACH Inclusion® (formerly BAME in Property) article, where he shares his career journey and commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. 🌍💪 Kitesh serves as a sponsor for our Cultural Diversity Group (CDG), driving meaningful, long-term change across the organisation. He explains: “It’s about more than just visibility and celebrating our diverse workforce. We need data to inform our decisions…data about our workforce, our recruitment practices, and our succession plans.” At PfP, we’re proud to partner with PREACH Inclusion to champion diversity and inclusion in all we do. Read Kitesh's inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/e_JarkjP #EDI #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #CareerJourney #PREACHInclusion
🗣️ In conversation with... 🗣️ This month, we caught up with Kitesh Patel MBA,, Director of Risk at Places for People (PfP), one of PREACH Inclusion’s corporate partners. Kitesh’s journey is rooted in his background as a British Hindu growing up in Leicester during the 1980s. As the eldest child in a family of immigrants from India, he grew up in a household where his mum navigated the complexities of settling into a new country while raising a family. This shaped Kitesh’s own understanding of identity and belonging. During our conversation, we reflected on his upbringing, career trajectory and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). From his early experiences in Leicester to his current role in one of the UK’s largest social enterprises, Kitesh’s story offers valuable lessons on navigating personal identity, professional challenges, and making a lasting impact in both the workplace and society. So, grab a cuppa and dive into his inspiring story: https://lnkd.in/e_JarkjP Kasia Klunduk Rachael Atherton Nicole Egglestone
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Empowering our Community through digital skills 💻✨ It was fantastic to have AbilityNet at our Hays Community Hub in Edinburgh over the last few weeks, delivering digital sessions for our Customers over 65 to build confidence, stay connected, and gain new skills. With tablets generously donated by Bell group participants learned how to navigate the online world by shopping safely, using emails, and spotting potential scams. Together, we’re breaking down digital barriers and empowering people through technology. #DigitalInclusion #BecauseCommunityMatters #EmpoweringPeople #MakingADifference #InclusionMatters
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As part of our ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), we’re proud to announce the launch of our NeuroHub. 🤝 With up to 25% of our Colleagues identifying as neurodiverse, we've developed the NeuroHub to provide tailored support to allow everybody to thrive in the workplace, employing the help of our our Neuro-Inclusion Champions. Numan Kaji , our Group Health, Safety & Compliance Systems Manager and Neuro-Inclusion Champion explained: "You might think someone in my position—would have it all figured out. Truth is, you learn as you go, and that’s okay! We’re in this together, and by raising awareness, we can make the workplace work for everyone.” Let’s all work together to consciously advocate for neurodivergent-friendly practices in the workplace. 🌟 #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek #WeAreCommunity #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #EDI #MakingADifference
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🌟 Help us shape our Community impact 🌟 In partnership with Procurement Hub we're able to support eight charity partners this year as part of the #GivingBack initiative. We'll continue to proudly support Derian House Children's Hospice, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The Foxton Centre. But, we need your help choosing the remaining partners! Cast your vote before votes close next Friday 👉https://lnkd.in/etGsXVr3 Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2025/2026 partners. #BecauseCommunityMatters #WeAreCommunity #SocialValue #CharitySupport #ProcurementHub #MakeADifference
📢 Votes are open to help us choose our next #charity partners! We are excited to open the vote to help us choose the Procurement Hub charity partners who we will support over the next year. This year, we are selecting 8 incredible charity partners to support. We are incredibly proud to continue to support the amazing work of Derian House Children's Hospice, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, and The Foxton Centre. However, we need your help to decide the remaining charities we will support. This is your chance to #MakeADifference, voting closes on Friday, 21st March 2025. Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for the announcement of our 2025/2026 partners! Place your vote here > https://lnkd.in/etGsXVr3 #ProcurementHub #ProcurementMadeSimple #Procurement #SocialValue
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Celebrating women in housing, a journey of perseverance, growth, and empowerment 💙💪 Though International Women’s Day has passed, we want to continue to celebrate the incredible women shaping the housing industry. Today, we're sharing the inspiring journey of one of our Colleagues, Trixia Mercado, whose career path in housing and finance reflects her dedication, resilience, and drive to make a difference. Born in the Philippines and moving to the UK at 8, Trixia faced challenges adapting to a new culture and language. She quickly embraced leadership opportunities, joining the Air Cadets and rising to Corporal, which helped her grow personally and professionally. Leading her to join PfP as a Graduate Finance Assistant in 2020. She quickly advanced to Assistant Accountant, gaining her ACCA qualification and now managing a team of six. Her next goal is to become a Management Accountant. Here are the valuable lessons Trixia has gained along her journey: 🔹 Don’t let rejection define you. 🔹 Embrace challenges they help you grow. 🔹 Seek out mentors and networks to support you. 🔹 Never stop learning and evolving. At PfP, we are incredibly proud of Trixia's achievements - she is a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work and an inspiration to us all! #WeAreCommunity #WomenInHousing #CareerJourney #WomenInFinance #Leadership #Empowerment #HousingIndustry #MakingADifference #BecauseCommuntiyMatters
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