TAI CEREDIGION
BUSINESS PLAN 2018-2023
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Executive Summary
Steve Jones
Group Chief Executive Tai Ceredigion
Karen Oliver
Chair Tai Ceredigion
In Tai Ceredigion’s tenth financial year of operation we continue to ensure that our business planning is underpinned by sound understanding of the continually changing political, economic and social environment. As a Board we continue to work with the independent Tenant Monitoring Group and value their input and scrutiny in ensuring that what matters to our customers informs our business planning and improvements to services performance. Our vision is to be a first class bilingual landlord and employer that puts tenants first, provides quality homes and benefits communities and the local economy. This commitment means that we recognise different housing needs, the benefits of building strong resilient communities and that working in partnership and collaboratively will help improve and expand outcomes. As an organisation our planning and delivery is built on a foundation of strong governance, financial stability, improved efficiency and value for money.
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In April 2018, local homelessness charity, The Care Society, joined Tai Ceredigion as a subsidiary company in a new group structure; building upon the foundations of the formal strategic alliance which has been in place between the two organisations since 2011. Tai Ceredigion has also recently agreed to build upon the existing housing and maintenance partnership with Mid-Wales Housing Association by embarking on a collaborative working project. This will investigate options for increased regional collaborative working including shared services, group structure and merger options. This major project will closely link in to regional housing collaboration on homelessness between Ceredigion and Powys Councils and other north and mid-Wales Councils and RSLs. We are continuing to invest in our existing homes and to acquire development sites within Ceredigion and nearby counties. Where possible we use our own in house trades team, MEDRA, who are now also building new homes; and we continue to use local contractors. This is an additional way of putting investment back into our local communities. We are always looking at ways to improve how we work and our ongoing commitment to staff development and a healthy workforce helps us do this. We continue to look to the future and will take opportunities that present themselves where they make sound business sense. Steve Jones - Group Chief Executive, Tai Ceredigion Karen Oliver - Chair, Tai Ceredigion
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Executive Summary Working with Tai Ceredigion, an organisation with shared cultural, social and community values, is an opportunity to expand our existing community support and homelessness services. Together with Tai Ceredigion we aim to work collaboratively and build on strong strategic links with organisations from across the public private and third sector and at a local, regional and national level.
Guy Evans
Executive Director The Care Society
Rob Gray
Guy Evans - Executive Director, The Care Society Rob Gray - Chair, The Care Society
Chair The Care Society
The Care Society is an established and well-known local charity with offices and staffing delivering support and homelessness services throughout Ceredigion and rural mid-Wales. We have worked hard to develop and enhance flexible services that help achieve our charitable objectives and deliver public benefit. As a regional charity driven and dedicated to promoting social inclusion, our services help vulnerable people of all ages and from all backgrounds. We always endeavour to be a progressive organisation with the requisite skill set, enterprise and desire to take the organisation forward and develop services to meet the changing needs of vulnerable people in the community. Joining Tai Ceredigion as a subsidiary company in a new group structure will provide a sound base from which to improve the Care Society’s governance and operational infrastructure. It will also enable us to implement efficiencies and better ensure financial sustainability.
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Overview - The Organisations Tai Ceredigion
is a not for profit housing association which was created to receive the housing stock of Ceredigion County Council. The transfer of stock took place on 30th November 2009. As with all Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in Wales, it is registered with and regulated by the Welsh Government. The Association was formed for the benefit of communities in areas in which the Association owns or manages housing stock. Tai Ceredigion is also registered under the Co-operative and Communities Benefit Societies Act 2014 with charitable rules. The registered office is Unit 4, Pont Steffan Business Park, Lampeter. However it also operates from satellite offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. From April 2018, Tai Ceredigion will become the parent of a group structure with a local homelessness and support charity, The Care Society, as the subsidiary. This will enable us to continue and further the partnership work the two organisations have been involved in since 2011.
The Care Society
is an established provider of housing, homelessness and support services in mid Wales. Our volunteers and staff work within projects which include: • The only night shelter provision in central Wales • Emergency accommodation with supported unit for care leavers / vulnerable young people • A Social Lettings Agency and Bond Scheme for the private rented sector • Ceredigion’s largest support team working with single people, families, disabled and homeless clients • A county wide Befriending and Learning Disabilities support service • A charity shop and mobility scheme All our services underline our mission and objectives to: • Support people in realising their full potential
2,272
rented homes
690 garages
150
123
staff including MEDRA (direct labour force)
leaseholders
• Build stronger communities by promoting social inclusion for the public benefit and by preventing people from becoming socially excluded by reason of homelessness • Provide housing and accommodation options While our services are based on need, we are conscious that they should all be financially sustainable. Working with Tai Ceredigion is an opportunity to improve our infrastructure, services and financial sustainability, and further our charitable aims.
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sheltered schemes
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Strategic Priority
1
“To be an excellent bilingual landlord which involves its tenants and customers at all levels with emphasis on tenancy sustainment and continuous improvement.�
Resources
Actions
Staff Volunteers Training Welsh lessons
Become trusted partner with DWP Prepare for the Renting Homes Act Grow Cynnal, our tenancy sustainment team
Preparation for Universal Credit
Develop care related services and support
Review voids and bad debts Increased service user involvement Collaboration with other third sector organisations
Increase bilingual services
Outcomes Improved communication Tenancy sustainment and satisfaction
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Strategic Priority
“To maintain existing, and increase the number of, quality homes within sustainable communities.�
Resources
Actions
Use of land banks Social housing grant Experienced staff
Implement rent to own/ shared ownership Improve estate management Maintain WHQS Investigate innovative housing
Grow the social lettings agency
Promote the new community benefit fund
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Outcomes Review existing leases
Reduction in homelessness Communities where people want to live Help reach Welsh Government 20,000 homes target
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Strategic Priority
3
“To be a financially sound and viable business, that conducts its affairs with honesty, integrity and strong governance.�
Resources
Actions
Qualified, experienced staff Self evaluation process
Compliance with new GDPR
Policies and procedures New code of governance compliance
Full 5 year budget and 30 year financial business plan Improved procurement Well governed group structure
Internal financial controls checklist compliance
Fit for purpose boards
Outcomes Regulatory compliance Evidence of a going concern for stakeholders Value for money
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Strategic Priority
4
“To be an employer of choice that provides local employment opportunities, training and work placements.�
Resources
Actions
Mentors/staff time Group training Specific budgets
Employ more apprentices Work with Ceredigion Training Grow both organisations Increase health and wellbeing of staff New Welsh language initiatives Provide work experience opportunities/volunteering
Outcomes Local employment opportunities Safe, enjoyable working environment Bilingual workforce
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Risk Management
Catastrophic
5 25
50
75 100 125
Major
4 16
32
48
64
80
Significant
3
9
18
27
36
45
Minor
2
4
8
12
16
20
Negligible
1
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
Likely
Very Likely
Risk score calculation:
A risk appetite is agreed, through the documenting of a “Target Risk” score for each individual top risk by the Board of Management and is reviewed via our top risks register at each meeting. Where a top risk is reviewed and found not to be within our risk appetite, action will be taken to put in place further controls, or to seek further assurance that the identified controls are operating effectively.
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Risk Matrix
Possible
Government Policy/Legislation Economic/Financial Environment Demographic Change Market Forces Major Works Programmes/Developments Natural Hazards Fraud and Error Information Technology
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Mitigated Risk
Unlikely
• • • • • • • •
Risk Appetite
Remote
As a complex organisation, the group recognises that it faces risks from a wide variety of sources including:
Unmitigated Risk
Impact
The group has a risk management strategy ensuring we achieve our strategic priorities whilst reviewing the challenges and risks which may be encountered. Using a risk map the group identifies the changes in internal and external factors that may affect the likelihood of a significant risk impacting the organisation. The risk mapping process is fully embedded within business planning and operational arrangements and is complemented by a risk register, split into categories of financial, governance and service risks.
Impact2 x Likelihood
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Likelihood
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Resources Tai Ceredigion’s five year budget is characterised by capital spend on maintaining the Welsh Housing Quality Standard on existing stock, along with our most ambitious development programme to date of just over 100 properties. This capital expenditure will be funded by our existing £35m facility provided by Barclays bank, alongside social housing grant provided by the Welsh Government.
Budget Assumptions yy Rental income has increased in accordance with Welsh Government policy to be within the target rent. yy Voids are assumed at 2%, bad debt between 1.5% and 3% of rental income over the five years as per the expectations of the results of Welfare Reform and especially Universal Credit. yy Operational costs have been fully reviewed and costed for. yy Interest rates on existing LIBOR facilities have been assumed at 1.5% for 2018/19 rising to 5% for year five. yy Tai Ceredigion has assumed that there will be no property sales. yy The five year budget is incorporated into the Association’s 30 year financial business plan and stress-tested for changes in assumptions or risk effects and impacts.
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Statement of Comprehensive Income 2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Budget
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
11,873
12,153
12,479
12,769
13,166
Operational costs
(3,849)
(3,943)
(4,060)
(4,181)
(4,305)
Repairs & Maintenance
(3,178)
(3,277)
(3,379)
(3,485)
(3,594)
Other spend
(2,948)
(2,969)
(3,233)
(3,499)
(3,711)
1,898
1,964
1,807
1,604
1,555
Interest receivable and other income
632
640
687
710
733
Interest payable and similar charges
(1,452)
(1,625)
(1,810)
(2,006)
(2,073)
1,078
979
684
308
216
Turnover Net rent & service charges
Operating Activities
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year
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Statement of Financial Position 2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Budget
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
56,003
60,701
64,245
66,081
65,923
802
803
812
831
856
Debtors
17,195
13,332
9,440
5,421
2,223
Creditors: Due within one year
(4,443)
(4,444)
(4,444)
(3,230)
(2,429)
Net current assets
12,752
8,888
4,996
2,191
(206)
(59,248)
(59,104)
(58,080)
(56,822)
(54,076)
10,309
11,288
11,973
12,281
12,497
10,309
11,288
11,973
12,281
12,497
Fixed Assets Housing properties less depreciation Other fixed assets
Current Assets
Creditors: Due after one year Total
Reserves
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Cashflow Forecast 2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Budget
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
Surplus
1,078
979
684
308
216
Add back depreciation
2,662
2,714
2,980
3,248
3,461
Add back amortisation
(238)
(239)
(278)
(294)
(310)
Total
4,768
3,454
3,386
3,262
3,367
Capital works programme
(5,257)
(4,911)
(4,972)
(5,132)
(4,343)
Development costs
(5,464)
(3,732)
(2,750)
(2,354)
(859)
Other capital costs
(162)
(130)
(134)
(138)
(142)
(10,883)
(8,773)
(7,856)
(7,624)
(5,344)
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
591
0
0
0
0
3,924
3,720
2,870
2,762
377
Opening balance loan account
(20,000)
(23,924)
(27,644)
(30,514)
(33,276)
Closing balance loan account
(23,924)
(27,644)
(30,514)
(33,276)
(33,653)
Operating Cashflow
Capital Expenditure
Total
Other income & expenditure WG dowry Other grants
Funding Requirement
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Statement of Comprehensive Income 2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Budget
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
Rent
339
348
355
361
367
Grant
641
641
641
640
639
Other
162
169
175
182
189
Staff costs
(587)
(589)
(591)
(593)
(594)
Premises costs
(393)
(397)
(402)
(407)
(412)
(35)
(34)
(23)
(21)
(21)
Project overheads/other costs
(112)
(112)
(113)
(113)
(112)
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
15
26
42
49
56
(12)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(10)
3
14
31
39
46
Turnover
Operating Costs
Office costs
Interest payable and similar charges
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
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Statement of Financial Position 2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Budget
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
366
352
338
324
310
46
38
30
23
19
Debtors
159
194
245
303
340
Creditors: Due within one year
(60)
(50)
(50)
(50)
(50)
99
144
195
253
290
(295)
(283)
(272)
(261)
(250)
216
251
291
339
369
216
251
291
339
369
Fixed Assets Housing properties less depreciation Other fixed assets
Current Assets
Net current assets Creditors: Due after one year Total
Reserves
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Cashflow Forecast 2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Budget
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
1,143
1,157
1,170
1,182
1,195
(1,127)
(1,132)
(1,128)
(1,133)
(1,139)
16
25
42
49
56
23
23
21
21
18
(12)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(10)
11
11
10
11
8
(13)
0
0
0
0
(13)
0
0
0
0
50
86
138
198
262
Opening cash 31/03/18 - £36,000 Operating Income Operating Expenditure
Operating surplus/(deficit) Add back depreciation Interest payments
Total Investing Activities Capital expenditure
Total Closing balance on bank account
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Key Performance Indicators To complement our strategic priorities, the group has a suite of Key Performance Indicators to monitor performance. Some of the main KPIs and targets for 2018/19 are listed below: Tai Ceredigion
The Care Society
Target
Target
Current Tenant Rent Arrears
1.2%
5%
Percentage of Stock Turnover (per year)
10%
10%
Call Centres - Calls Answered
98%
N/A
97.5%
N/A
69
N/A
Sickness Absence
3.9%
4%
Services Available Through the Medium of Welsh
100%
100%
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KPI
Repairs - Jobs Completed Within Target - Emergency (24 Hrs) Average Energy Efficiency of Social Housing Stock (SAP Rating)
Average No of Days to Relet General Needs Property
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Tai Ceredigion Parent Board
Karen Oliver
John Jenkins
Chair
Stephen Cripps
Vice Chair Co-optee
Peter Saunders
Independent
Peter Deakin Tenant
Cadwgan Thomas
Independent
Catherine Shaw Tenant
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Independent
John Rees Co-optee
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Cllr Catrin Miles Council Nominee
Cllr Dafydd Edwards Council Nominee
Cllr Lynford Thomas Council Nominee
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The Care Society Subsidiary Board
Catherine Shaw
Peter Saunders
Stephen Cripps
John Rees
Anthony Hearn
Robert Gray
Charles Symons
Tony Kitchen
Vice Chair
Chair
Sealing of the Documents
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The Executive • Graduated at Sheffield Hallam University with a BA (Hons) degree in Housing Studies • 35 year career in housing • Appointed Tai Ceredigion’s first CEO in 2009 • Guided TC through stock transfer from Ceredigion County Council • Former Group Director of Community Services at Pennaf Housing Group • Voluntary member of Digartref (homelessness) Steve Jones Charity on Ynys Mon since 2009 Group Chief Executive • Fluent Welsh speaker Tai Ceredigion
Eleri Jenkins
Director of Housing and Support
• 35 years of experience in all aspects of housing management • Past experience in local authority and with Cymdeithas Tai Cantref • In post since stock transfer in 2009 • Respected housing professional in west Wales and Fellow of the CIH • Leads on tenant involvement and participation • Fluent Welsh Speaker
• Over 20 years housing experience • Degree in Building Technology and Management • In post since stock transfer in 2009 • Planned, managed and successfully oversaw completion of WHQS works
Llŷr Edwards
Director of Property Services
• Currently leading on TC’s development plans • Fluent Welsh Speaker
• 10 years Public Sector Finance experience • Chartered Accountant • Transferred from Ceredigion County Council to Tai Ceredigion • Appointed Director of Corporate Services in March 2016
Kate Curran
Director of Corporate Services
• Trustee of Age Cymru Ceredigion • Active Welsh learner
• 18+ years experience in Housing and Support • MSc Management (Social Enterprise Innovation and Creativity) • Trustee of Tir Coed
Guy Evans
• Fluent Welsh Speaker
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