Put communities in charge of New Town homes, say housing leaders
Prominent voices from across the housing and political spectrum have called on the government to embed community land trusts (CLTs) into New Town plans.
Entrepreneurs set to help mental health therapists reach even more patients
Through their social enterprise Co-Opts, two entrepreneurs from London are designing the first set of digital tools to help mental health therapists be more productive.
Aster Group donates over 30 abandoned bikes to Julian House
Housing association Aster Group has donated over 30 abandoned bikes to local charity, Julian House to help vulnerable people gain new skills through bike refurbishment workshops and raise essential funds.
£40k invested in Marlborough community improvements
A local housing association has made nearly £40,000 of improvements to outdoor communal facilities near its homes in Marlborough for residents and the wider community to enjoy, and to help tackle fly tipping.
Southampton entrepreneur hopes to share the voice of people living in social housing – one story at a time
A Southampton entrepreneur is hoping her work to tackle negative stereotypes and shine a spotlight on the real stories of black and marginalised communities in the south, will reach more people after successfully becoming part of the Aster Group social incubator, inc.
Local housing association leading the way in disability in the work place
Out of 19,274 organisations signed up to the government Disability Confident Employer scheme, local housing association, Aster Group is now one of only 398 organisations who have achieved Disability Confident Leader status.
New affordable housing plans announced for Marlborough
Aster Group has announced early plans to build new affordable homes in Marlborough.
Aster Foundation appoints independent chairperson after receiving official charity status
The Aster Foundation, the arm of housing association Aster Group that focuses on enabling better lives beyond bricks and mortar, has been granted official charity status by the Charity Commission.
