the build-it programe - corporate engagement awards 2015 winner
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YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY BY RENEWING AND RESTORING EMPTY HOMES AND SOCIAL HOUSING
TIM READING, DIRECTOR, COSPA:DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS BEHIND THE PROJECT
In collaboration with …
Triple win:• Young people learning skills
and getting jobs• Communities brought
together to become more strongly involved in local regeneration, volunteering and social action
• Social housing stock in disadvantaged communities improved and returned to use
Over two years (2013-15):• 690 young people (aged 16-
25, NEET) participating and achieving City & Guilds qualification
• 31% progressing to employment and 25% to further training and education opportunities
• Social housing renovated and improved at 40 sites across Lambeth
Keepmoat & Mears
Housing associations
Lambeth Council
Lambeth College
London Youth
Staff, materials, apprenticeships
Non-decent housing stock
Empty/derelict homes
Tutors/assessors, training pathways
Hard-to-reach young people
Keepmoat & Mears
Lambeth Council
Lambeth College
London Youth
Work ready young people
Residents engaged & benefitting
Empty homes returned to use
Hard-to-reach young people
Training/employment opportunities
Housing associations
Aim was to create a proven delivery model that could be shared and rolled out in collaboration with cross-sector sector partners in other regions across the UK
