We have been successful in applying for a grant of £45,000 from Nationwide Building Society to run our Landlord Incentive Scheme. They have partnered with us on this project to help move those with a history of homelessness into their own accommodation. The fund is a product of the Nationwide
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Using Thermal Technology to Tackle Coronavirus
We have purchased a dedicated thermal CCTV camera to ensure the safety of clients, staff and visitors to Cosgarne Hall. With the increasing threat of the coronavirus we understandably had concerns around safety, with shared facilities increasing the risk of catching the virus. As you may have seen from our
Residents of Harbour Housing Volunteer to Support the Vulnerable
DURING this difficult period of social isolation, residents at Harbour Housing are using their time in lockdown to support their neighbours and provide meals for the most vulnerable. At a time when staff at Harbour are having to drastically reduce their numbers on site to adhere to social distancing regulations
Harbour Housing’s Hygiene Strategy
Harbour Housing is implementing new measures to keep our residents and staff safe amidst the global pandemic of COVID-19. We’ve installed a brand-new sink and UV hand dryer at the entrance to Cosgarne Hall, one of our largest supported accommodation properties in St. Austell. Our dedicated staff are sitting beside
COVID-19: Live Feed
Keep checking this page for all updates regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. In these unprecedented times it’s a real comfort to know the team around you are professional in their work, passionate about what they do, empathetic to the needs and positive in their outlook. We have a fantastic team
Harbour Housing COVID-19 Continuity Plan
Follow link to our LIVE FEED for up-to-date information Introduction This report is in response to the raising in risk to ‘high’ of COVID-19 (the coronavirus). It presents the practicalities of our business continuity as well as advice to staff, residents and partners. The landscape surrounding this virus is constantly
HOORAY! We’re Charity of the Year!
LAST Thursday members of the Harbour Housing communications team and trustee Tim Styles attended the ceremony for the South West Business and Community Awards after we were shortlisted in one of the categories. We are so pleased to announce that Harbour was announced Charity of the Year! As the only
Cosgarne Pod Squad!
The average Briton takes around three thousand steps every day, travelling one and a half miles on foot. Overall, research suggests that throughout our lifetime, our feet will have taken us around the circumference of the earth five times! Despite this, the importance of our feet is often overlooked and
Charity of the Year Award
Exciting news! We have been shortlisted as finalists in the South West Business and Community Awards! The awards scheme, organised by Great British Expos, recognises the region’s most ambitious, inspirational and exciting businesses, charities and individuals. There were a record number of entries this year amounting to over 450 and
National Lottery Funding for New Project
We are celebrating this Christmas after being awarded almost £10,000 in National Lottery funding to support our work with women escaping violence and abuse. The funding will be used to provide bespoke training and support to these women, who also have experience of multiple disadvantage, to enable them to recover