Retail Trust Looking after all people in retail Linda Davis – Managing Director Deborah Knight – Extra Care Housing Manager Presentation to Housing LIN Meeting 25 June 2009
A little of our history What we are today What we can offer Who are Retail Trust?
A bit of history Linen & Woollen Drapers’ Institution Founded in 1832 Aided traders who had fallen on hard times First “Cottage Homes” opened in 1898 Registered charity & RSL Regulated by Charity Commission & TSA Governed by Board of Trustees
Our Mission Retail Trust has a mission to provide support and assistance to people working in, or retired from, the retail industry when they or their families need it.
What we do Retirement Accommodation Employee Assistance Programme Educational Bursaries Financial Assistance Programme
Moores House, Salford Purchased site in 2006 from H B H Took over 26 existing residents Achieved planning consent On site July 2008
Design Concept Add value to site and local community Our concept Our professional advisers and team Contractors
Cost Total budget including contractors, professional fees and fitting out = £6.8 M Funded by donation from Moores family of £3.2 M Excess funded by Retail Trust
Build Standards 50 flats to provide accommodation for independent living Built to 55 square metres Flat comprises Community centre Other facilities
Logistics Existing tenants Built in 2 phases 1 st phase 24 flats and community centre – handed over October 08 2 nd phase 26 flats – due to be handed over October 09
Services Provided Daily meal Activities Communal facilities
How To Apply Directly to Retail Trust Housing list Social Services referral Support and care needs essential
Care & Support Manager, Deputy & Admin Support staff on site every day Daily call 24/7 alarm call Care staff
Lessons Learned Existing tenants Local authority Social services
Charges Three components – rent, service charge and supporting people Rent regulated by TSA Majority of residents supported by Local Authority Small number of self funders
Plans for the Scheme Complete 2 nd phase Build up waiting list Move in new tenants Offer activities Create a community Enable residents to enjoy their life, be independent and support them
The national retail charity Looking after all people in retail Working in partnership with retailers
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