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South Asian Women’s Refuge (SAWR) – Mrs S'* story
18 March 2019
Mrs S* was fleeing extreme violence and abuse when she came to came to Stonewater’s South Asian Women’s Refuge (SAWR).
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Our financial future
05 March 2019
Stonewater is making progress towards finalising a £100 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
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Stonewater welcomes rent settlement confirmation
27 February 2019
Stonewater welcomes the confirmation by Housing Minister, Kit Malthouse, for a five-year rent settlement of CPI +1% from April 2020, for both housing associations and local authorities.
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Matt Rodda MP and Cllr Tony Page visits local homes helping first time buyers
24 January 2019
Local Stonewater residents were delighted to welcome their local politicians to their homes at Robert Parker Road in Reading this morning (Friday 18 January).
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Stonewater position on leasehold Right to Manage (including Rectory Court)
04 December 2018
Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive, Stonewater:
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Opinion piece in Social Housing from Nicholas Harris, CEO at Stonewater
31 October 2018
It has been a while since we’ve had a “good news budget”, and Monday’s budget speech felt like welcome relief.
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Stonewater and Guinness to boost affordable house building with Homes England partnership
30 October 2018
Guinness and Stonewater, two major social housing providers, are joining Homes England in a new strategic partnership.
After a breakup, sofa surfing and sleeping in a car, we found Fred accommodation in one of our schemes
28 September 2018
Fred was in hospital due to ill health, and had been sofa surfing and sleeping in his car before we found Fred accommodation in one of our schemes.
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Conference highlights housing sector’s impact on economic growth
27 September 2018
Speaking at the West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference in Leeds last week, Sue Shirt, Stonewater Executive Director Housing.
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Bill reflects on his time at Hazelmead House
30 August 2018
Prior to moving to Hazelmead House, Bill* had a history of Class B drug use and was living at home with his mum and an abusive stepfather.
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South Asian Women's Refuge - Alexis'* story
29 August 2018
Alexis* was referred to South Hampshire Women’s Refuge (SHWR) in June 2018 after fleeing an abusive marriage. Hear how she sought help when she needed it the most..
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Great Budget for getting Britain building
22 November 2017
This is a great Budget for getting Britain building and one which promises to remove some of the major blockages which are stopping affordable homes from being built.