1. Anne Hinchey Chief Executive Housing associations in Wales and the housing crisis

2. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Wales & West Housing Large housing provider with about 9,700 homes and more than 17,000 residents, almost half of whom are over 60 years old Geographically dispersed – in 12 counties across Wales Predominance of small discreet schemes – average 30 units Significantly different portfolio than most other HAs Over 3,000 homes dedicated for older people Growing stock of specialist extra care and supported housing schemes for a range of needs Significant ambitions for growth and to make a difference Over 600 homes under development 1,000 properties to be built over the next 4 years

3. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Wales & West Housing Rooted in the philanthropic movement Aim to make a difference, changing lives Values driven Social purpose More than just housing Homelessness Social justice Community work

4. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level What do we do? We work in partnership with other organisations LAs - statutory, strategic housing responsibility Third sector - specialists in their fields Welsh Government, bigger picture We work with residents We work with the wider community Faith groups, particulary with Housing Justice through Faith in Affordable Housing Anyone else who wants to work with us

5. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level What do we do? Landlord More than just a landlord..... Community development Regeneration agent Support provider Employer Developer strong sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities

6. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level What do we do? Added value Foodbanks Community benefits Tenancy support Employment / training initiatives Charity work strong sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities

7. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Challenges Demand Availability of land Cost of land Standards Regulated rents – very low Financial viability NIMBYism

8. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Working with churches Extensive experience

9. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Plas Gwenfrewi, Holywell Before After We worked with the Catholic Church in North Wales to redevelop the former St Winifride’s Convent School and School House.

10. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Chapel Close, St Athan We developed 16 ‘super-green’ affordable homes on the site of a former Methodist Church in St Athan. Funds from this were used by the Methodist community to build The Gathering Place, St Athan Church and Community Centre on Flemingston Road. Chapel Close, St Athan The Gathering Place

11. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Cwrt San Mihangel, Cathays, Cardiff In 1995 in partnership with the Church in Wales we redeveloped St Michael & All Angels Church in Cathays, Cardiff, building 18 apartments (two of which benefit from additional support for residents with particular needs), as well as a new, fit-for-purpose modern church.

12. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Christchurch Court, Llandrindod Wells Working with the United Reform Church in Llandrindod Wells the original church on the site was demolished when we built Christchurch Court retirement scheme on the site, including its own dedicated church. The congregation now meets regularly in the heart of Christchurch Court. The picture shows the door into the Church on the far left hand side of the scheme.

13. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level St Paul’s, Grangetown, Cardiff Working with the Church in Wales and the parishioners of St. Pauls we have a concept agreed for the conversion of the Grade II listed church and the grounds to create affordable housing and retain the Chancel for worship and community use. This is a long term project likely to take 2 – 3 years to complete.

14. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Church of St. Peter and St Paul Abercanaid..... Working with the Church in Wales and the parishioners we purchased the redundant church and the grounds in 2014 and will commence the redevelopment of the site in February 2015. We are working with the Church to support them in their plans to refurbish the existing church hall to ensure it can provide a useful worship and community space for the future.

15. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Working with churches Sensitivities involved Investment of people’s time and passion Rich heritage Understanding what everyone needs Working together Change can be for the good People’s lives will be touched

16. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Interesting times Austerity Welfare benefit reform Poverty – fuel and in-work Support needs growing Elections: General 2015 National Assembly 2016

17. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Conclusion We have a lot to offer We can’t do it alone The Church can be a valuable partner We have a proven track record Each home built is a life touched for the better The church is about making a difference to people Together we can make a greater difference

18. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Contact details: anne.hinchey@wwha.co.uk 029 20415335 @hinch62