News 7 Solid Foundation New Wheatley charity will help change lives


WHEATLEY Group’s new charitable foundation offers to transform the lives of every customer through a range of career, learning and community opportunities. Our ambition is to improve the lives and aspirations of the people who live in our communities as well as investing in their homes. The Wheatley Foundation will give us the opportunity to do just that. The Foundation is funded by charitable donations from YourPlace and Wheatley’s other partner organisations, as well as from external grant funding. So far, the Foundation has allowed us to look at extending some of the services we


already provide. For example we are able to double the number of apprentices we can take on, and roll out more activities for older people through our Silver Deal prorgamme, in partnership with Glasgow Life. We’ll also be able to continue our Wheatley Pledge scheme, offering jobs and training opportunities to our customers. Wheatley’s Partnership and Growth Manager, Lorraine McLaren said: “Every penny from the Foundation will be spent on our communities. Thanks to the Wheatley Foundation, people in our communities will benefit from these opportunities.”


YOUNG people living in YourPlace factored homes are getting the opportunity to take their first step on the career ladder thanks to our Modern Apprenticeship scheme. Every year Wheatley Group


takes on a new batch of apprentices and this year we have 41 new starts across the group. The youngsters will be given


training and will gain experience working in different parts of Wheatley Group during their two year apprenticeship. And this year’s intake includes


Internal repairs are just the job!


ARE you looking for someone to fix that leaky tap that has been annoying you for ages? Or do you need a wall replastered? No matter how big or small the job,


YourPlace’s internal repairs service can help with any repair needed inside your home.


The service is easy to use – just call


our advisors, who are available 24/7, on 0800 479 7979. They will be able to give you a quote


for the work needed, and if you agree, they’ll arrange an appointment for our team to come out and do the work. You don’t need to pay straight away, as internal repairs are billed as part of the monthly repairs billing.


four YourPlace customers: Chloe Graham, Courtney Baillie, Paula Kyle and Lynette Fitzpatrick. Courtney Baillie (18) from Knightswood is currently working with the Group Allocations team at Wheatley Group’s head office in Glasgow. Courteney, pictured above, said: “I’m interested in a career in housing and the modern apprentice scheme was an ideal first step. “I’m really enjoying it so far - I’m learning lots of new systems and how to process applications. “It’s great to be working and earning a wage.”


Annual highlights


You can read all about our highlights from 2015-16 - just visit www.your-place.net You’ll find out what we have achieved by working with you, our customers, and our partners.


Young people earn while they learn


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