THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PRESENT!
Ardenglen named Housing Association of the Year
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RDENGLEN has been named Housing Association of the Year. We scooped the title at the Scottish Home Awards in a stunning triumph for us and the community we serve.
the unprecedented challenge of the ongoing health emergency later in the year.
Housing Association of the Year
Ardenglen won the coveted title after impressing Audrey added: “I want to pay the judges with a strong focus on our work in particular tribute Castlemilk. to the Staff and Commenting on the achievement, Chief Board members Executive Audrey Simpson said: “This is the whose efforts have perfect birthday present for Ardenglen in a very resulted in winning this special year for us. It is undoubtedly the icing Award. on the cake.” “Equally importantly, special mention must also We focused our entry for the Award not just on go to our Community Committee who, through an unwavering commitment to regenerating their work, do so much to create the community Castlemilk but on our approach to people – spirit that defines Castlemilk.” tenants, staff, Board and volunteers. Chair Liz McKenzie said: “This is a tremendous Cultural change played an important part in achievement not just for Ardenglen but the entry - notably following the creation of Castlemilk, too. It shines the spotlight on the Ardenglen’s “One Team” initiative delivering a work our community is doing as we build truly people-focused commitment to its work. homes and support our neigbourhood in so many ways. We like to think of Ardenglen as the The long-established and deep-rooted anchor which holds our community together wider role activities of the association ideally and this has been especially important during equipped Ardenglen – in common with fellow the ongoing health emergency.” Castlemilk housing associations – to tackle
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