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A Maidenhead tenant who came across to Red Kite was living with her three sons in a two-bedroom home unsuitable for the family, so we stepped in to help them relocate.

Managing antisocial behaviour (ASB) is a key service that we provide to our tenants. ASB is an issue that has a significant impact on our communities and attracts considerable attention from residents and stakeholders.

A Red Kite-funded project is helping turn unwanted household items into something more valuable, and supporting tenants, reducing waste and creating volunteering opportunities in the process.

Work has now been completed to improve the communal kitchen and laundry room at Gweneth Court, following feedback from tenants.

We recently welcomed colleagues, tenant representatives and contractors to our first Contractor Partnership Day, bringing together organisations that play a key role in maintaining homes and supporting our tenants.

On Wednesday 30th September, members of our Leadership Teams spent the morning volunteering at Grow Together's allotments in Wycombe Marsh.

Phase 1 of STAIRs (Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements) launches on 1st October, a new government initiative designed to make it easier for social housing tenants to find information about their landlord and the services they receive.

The Big Door Knock was an opportunity for us to meet tenants face to face, listen to their experiences and hear directly about what's working well and where we can do better.

On Tuesday 15th September we held our Annual General Meeting, bringing together members, our Board, and colleagues to reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s next for Red Kite.

We're supporting Fire Door Safety Week this week to help raise awareness of the important role fire doors play in keeping people safe.

Anyone who lives in one of our homes can apply to be a Red Kite Champion. Read about how Shirley got involved and what she gets up to.

Over the past few months, we’ve received some great applications to our Starting Blocks community fund, and made awards totalling more than £6,200.