Anne Hinchey Chief Executive Housing associations in Wales and the housing crisis.

Anne Hinchey

Chief Executive

Housing associations in Wales and the housing

crisis

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Wales & West Housing

• Large housing provider with about 9,700 homes and more than 17,000 residents, almost half of whom are over 60 years old

• Geographically dispersed – in 12 counties across Wales• Predominance of small discreet schemes – average 30 units

• Significantly different portfolio than most other HAs• Over 3,000 homes dedicated for older people• Growing stock of specialist extra care and supported housing

schemes for a range of needs

• Significant ambitions for growth and to make a difference• Over 600 homes under development• 1,000 properties to be built over the next 4 years



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Wales & West Housing

• Rooted in the philanthropic movement• Aim to make a difference, changing lives • Values driven• Social purpose• More than just housing• Homelessness• Social justice• Community work



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What do we do?

• We work in partnership with other organisations• LAs - statutory, strategic housing responsibility • Third sector - specialists in their fields• Welsh Government, bigger picture

• We work with residents• We work with the wider community• Faith groups, particulary with Housing Justice through

Faith in Affordable Housing• Anyone else who wants to work with us



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What do we do?

• Landlord

More than just a landlord.....

• Community development• Regeneration agent• Support provider• Employer • Developer

strong sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities



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What do we do?

Added value

• Foodbanks• Community benefits• Tenancy support• Employment / training initiatives• Charity work

strong sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities



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Challenges

• Demand• Availability of land• Cost of land• Standards• Regulated rents – very low• Financial viability• NIMBYism



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Working with churches

Extensive experience



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Plas Gwenfrewi, Holywell

BeforeAfter

We worked with the Catholic Church in North Wales to redevelop the former St Winifride’s Convent School and School House.



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Chapel Close, St Athan

We developed 16 ‘super-green’ affordable homes on the site of a former Methodist Church in St Athan. Funds from this were used by the Methodist community to

build The Gathering Place, St Athan Church and Community Centre on Flemingston Road.

Chapel Close, St AthanThe Gathering Place



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Cwrt San Mihangel, Cathays, Cardiff

In 1995 in partnership with the Church in Wales we redeveloped St Michael & All Angels Church in Cathays, Cardiff, building 18 apartments (two of which benefit from additional support for residents with particular needs), as well as a new, fit-for-purpose modern church.



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Christchurch Court, Llandrindod Wells

Working with the United Reform Church in Llandrindod Wells the original church on the site was demolished when we built Christchurch Court retirement scheme on the site, including its own dedicated church. The congregation now meets regularly in the heart of Christchurch Court. The picture shows the door into the Church on the far left hand side of the scheme.



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St Paul’s, Grangetown, Cardiff

Working with the Church in Wales and the parishioners of St. Pauls we have a concept agreed for the conversion of the Grade II listed church and the grounds to create affordable housing and retain the Chancel for worship and community use. This is a long term project likely to take 2 – 3 years to complete.



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Church of St. Peter and St Paul Abercanaid.....

Working with the Church in Wales and the parishioners we purchased the redundant church and the grounds in 2014 and will commence the redevelopment of the site in February 2015. We are working with the Church to support them in their plans to refurbish the existing church hall to ensure it can provide a useful worship and community space for the future.



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Working with churches

• Sensitivities involved• Investment of people’s time and passion• Rich heritage

• Understanding what everyone needs• Working together• Change can be for the good• People’s lives will be touched



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Interesting times

• Austerity• Welfare benefit reform• Poverty – fuel and in-work• Support needs growing• Elections:

• General 2015• National Assembly 2016



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Conclusion

• We have a lot to offer• We can’t do it alone• The Church can be a valuable partner• We have a proven track record • Each home built is a life touched for the better• The church is about making a difference to

people• Together we can make a greater difference



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Contact details:[email protected]

029 20415335@hinch62

Anne Hinchey Chief Executive Housing associations in Wales and the housing crisis.

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