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Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive

Opinion: Help needed for lower-paid homeworkers

02 August 2021

Before the pandemic, working from home was something that happened very occasionally. Now, less than two years later it has become the norm for many and is something expected by many workers.

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Ex-serviceman gets back on his feet thanks to the self-build scheme

02 August 2021

Gavin Owens left the army in 2010 after six and a half years of service. Gavin has a serious head injury which meant he was unable to find suitable employment to support himself financially.

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Ex-serviceman finds a new start thanks to self-build

26 July 2021

After spending cold winter months sleeping in his van, Fred has a cosy home and a new cyber security career in sight - it’s full steam ahead for the ex-serviceman.

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Former Yeovil school transformed into new homes

21 July 2021

A new development of high-quality affordable homes has been completed on the site of a former primary school in Yeovil.

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‘Cautious’ call from Stonewater as national restrictions set to lift

16 July 2021

Leading social housing provider, Stonewater, is taking a “cautious” approach to the lifting of Government Covid restrictions next week, amid concern over rising transmission and infection rates.

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85-year-old veteran uses his skills to support community self-build scheme

15 July 2021

The end of 2020 was strikingly downbeat for many but for one 85-year-old, retired, ex-serviceman there were a number of reasons to smile.

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Building work starts on new affordable homes in Sussex village

13 July 2021

Work has started on a new £10.75 million development of much-needed affordable, energy efficient homes in West Sussex.

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Stonewater Acquires Bromford Homes in Midlands Stock Transfer

09 July 2021

Stonewater, one of the country’s leading social housing providers, has strengthened its presence in the Midlands as part of the organisation’s continued expansion.

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New affordable homes on track for Herefordshire village

06 July 2021

A leading housing provider has completed the purchase of land for a new £13 million development in a Herefordshire village to kick off this week’s national annual celebration of rural housing.

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Stonewater named in the top 3 most sustainable housing associations

05 July 2021

Stonewater is delighted to have been named in the top 3 in Housing Digital’s Top 30 sustainable housing associations.

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Opinion: Rural housebuilding need is greater than ever

05 July 2021

Stonewater remains committed to leading the way in rural housebuilding.

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Foundation is providing a lifeline to individuals and communities

25 June 2021

A charity has increased its individual grant funding by more than 2000 per cent and nearly 400 per cent for projects and research grants.