We are pleased to announce that CHIP is now on Instagram. Give us a follow to see behind the scenes content that offers insight into our day to day activities and the dedicated individuals who contribute to our work. We will also highlight the various charities we collaborate with, showcasing their important work, sharing their […]
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In this interview, Lucy Taylor from Lovell talks about her experience of completing an apprenticeship and what it was like to win the CHIP Award. We chat about why she chose the apprenticeship routes, what she’s learned during the apprenticeship, and how it felt to be recognised with the CHIP award. If you’re thinking about
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We are excited to share this year’s Annual Social Value Report, which reflects the significant achievements delivered by CHIC, CHIP and our partners across 2024/25. Once again, the results show the power of collaboration in creating opportunities, improving lives and strengthening communities. Every contract procured through CHIC is required to reinvest at least 1% of
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In the housing sector, it’s important that we understand the broader impact of all our asset management and development investment. True social value encompasses the effects on people’s wellbeing, such as improved mental health and stronger community connections. To fully understand social value, we must be prepared to consider everything that contributes to it. Without
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We are delighted to share the CHIC Social Value Annual Report for 2023/24, which highlights the impact of our contractual commitments and the value created through our partnerships. All CHIC’s procured contracts are required to deliver social value outcomes, contributing a minimum of 1% of their annual turnover. This report showcases how these expectations have
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At CHIC, our commitment to social value extends beyond our contractual commitments, by delivering our own social value objectives in line with CHIP’s Added Value Programme. This is through supporting our members and partners within community projects, hosting and attending fundraising events and funding and supporting a graduate apprentice through a two year placement within
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Part of CHIC’s social value programme is its Added Value, where in addition to the work we do with our partners we also endeavour to deliver our own social value commitments. Part of this commitment is our Corporate Volunteering Programme, where members of the CHIC team support projects within our local communities. At the end
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CHIP and Bounce Back started working together in early 2023, when CHIP was looking for organisations which we could sponsor to support disadvantaged individuals back into work. After seeing the successes that Bounce Back achieves with their participants, we were really keen to partner up with them to help to improve the lives of individuals
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The social housing sector is facing a shortage of skilled professionals in repairs, maintenance and construction, largely due to the perception that construction careers lack appeal. This perception hinders our ability to provide essential maintenance services and build new homes. To tackle this issue, it is crucial to transform how we view construction and housing,
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High Achievements at J Tomlinson Terri Walker, who began as a Resident Liaison Officer at J Tomlinson in 2020, quickly stood out for her excellent customer support. Recognised as a rising star, she earned a promotion to Senior Resident Liaison Officer within 18 months and later to Customer Engagement Manager in November 2022. In her
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