Category: charities

charities, community, construction, housing, public sector

Minister opens £1.3 million housing development

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A £1.3 million housing project was officially opened today (April 22) by Scottish Social Justice Minister Iain Gray. The new development - spread over two sites - provides much-needed flats for rent in the centre of Dunfermline. The project, in the town's Bruce Street, was carried out by Canmore Housing Association. Working with local contractors,… Continue reading Minister opens £1.3 million housing development

business support, charities, community, housing, public sector, small business

Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens

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Latest stage in £60 million revamp of Craigmillar THE latest stage in the £60 million revamp of the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh was unveiled today (Monday, 17 December, 2001). Former Scottish Health Minister Susan Deacon, the area’s local MSP, officially opened Hays Community Business Centre. The £1.6 million complex, off the city’s Niddrie Mains Road,… Continue reading Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens

charities, housing, survey

Housing body gets top marks in new survey

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A HOUSING body has been given top marks in a new survey. Canmore Housing Association, which owns and manages properties in Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, Stirling, and Fife, polled 1800 tenants earlier this year. The results, just published, show: * 91 per cent satisfied with Canmore as their landlord * 87 per cent happy with… Continue reading Housing body gets top marks in new survey

charities, comment, environment, housing

Why housing associations are so special

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HOUSING associations occupy a special place in the property landscape. They're social landlords not owned by shareholders or a local authority, but by their members. They don't have to compete in the same commercial environment as many developers. And that means they're free to innovate and regenerate. At least, that's how we see it. Canmore… Continue reading Why housing associations are so special

charities, community, promotions

Credit union banks on new support

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EDINBURGH residents are set to benefit from a new partnership between two community groups. The link-up between Canmore Housing Association and Gorgie-Dalry Credit Union will make it easier for local people to save money and get access to low-cost loans. Today (Friday, 15th June), the partnership was welcomed by the local MP Alistair Darling, the… Continue reading Credit union banks on new support

charities, environment, housing

Housing association leads the way for capital businesses

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THE organisation behind Britain’s first 'car-free' housing development has made another commitment to the environment . . . . It has just bought its first electric-powered van. Canmore Housing Association’s new Citroen Berlingo is currently cruising the streets around Edinburgh. It is the first of its type to be brought into service by a Scottish… Continue reading Housing association leads the way for capital businesses

charities, community, IT, Sun Microsystems

Staff raise £5000 for leprosy charity

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CARING workers at Sun's plant in Linlithgow have helped raise more than £5,000 for the leprosy aid charity, Lepra. Staff sponsored colleague Andy Drummond (45), who undertook a 10-day trek through Nepal to raise the cash. In June, two of the Nepalese Sherpas who guided Andy dropped into the Sun plant in Scotland to visit… Continue reading Staff raise £5000 for leprosy charity

charities, community, IT, Sun Microsystems

Caring staff offer help to local communities

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A CARING company has offered its help to local communities. Sun Microsystems in Linlithgow wants to hear about worthwhile projects which need extra, unpaid help from its staff during the firm's forthcoming annual Worldwide Volunteer Week. In the past Sun workers have tackled everything from community clean-ups to taking part in charity fundraisers. They are… Continue reading Caring staff offer help to local communities