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We are delighted to welcome Shecaniah Hollingshead to CHIC as our new Social Value Coordinator. Working closely with our Social Value Manager, Shecaniah will be supporting the delivery of CHIC’s Social Value Strategy with our supply chain partners, monitoring contractual social value outcomes. She will also be working on behalf of CHIP to help maximise […]

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Creating Employment Through Strategic Partnerships CHIP is our aligned charity to ensure that social value dividends are delivered as a direct result of CHIC’s asset management and procurement activities. One of CHIP’s commitments is to work with and financially support Local Employment Groups (LEGs) in the main regions of CHIC’s active members, to secure permanent

CHIP has opened its applications for 2023-24, where community groups can apply for funding up to £5,000. Application and guidance documents are available to download here