Green-fingered tenants with Barcud housing association are being encouraged to enter a garden photo competition this summer to find the best floral displays. With over 4,500 properties across mid and west Wales, Barcud are calling on all tenants to share photos of their wonderful gardens for a chance to win a £50 garden centre voucher. Sara Woodall, Barcud’s Director of …
Over £1.8m energy-efficient improvements have been made by the Barcud Group to 130 of its properties in mid Wales as a result of the UK government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) programme. ECO4 is the latest version of the UK government’s energy-efficiency programme which is designed to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions by funding home upgrades. It provides grants for …
With Wales facing one of the most significant periods of change for housing in over a decade, Barcud Group has this week launched its ambitious five-year business plan. The plan sets out, with clarity and a deep sense of responsibility, how Barcud will navigate the important issues that matter to tenants and communities – particularly the cost of living, the …
Barcud has successfully completed a £2.5million development of 10 energy efficient new homes in the centre of Llanidloes, Powys. The development, known as Cae’r Hen Ysgol, provides a mix of six one-bedroom houses and four two-bedroom houses, helping meet local housing needs and giving more people the opportunity to put down roots in their community. Jason Jones, Chief Executive of …
Housing Assistant, Amanda Evans, is a brave ‘sole’ as she has agreed to do a Firewalk to help raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance. The charity, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, relies entirely on public donations to keep both the rapid response vehicles and helicopters running. The firewalk is a sponsored walk with a difference! It might be the …
Barcud Group is delighted to support this summer’s Eisteddfod y Garreg Las in north Pembrokeshire through sponsorship and support of the Harddu Decorating Project. Harddu is the Eisteddfod’s popular decorating project where communities get together to welcome visitors from every corner of Wales. It’s a chance for everyone to get involved, share their creativity and celebrate the spirit of the …
Barcud Group has launched an Older People’s Strategy which sets out a commitment to older people to provide access to homes, services and support which enables them to live well in their older years and maintain a stable and suitable home with the ability to build and connect with wider community networks. In launching the Strategy, Barcud’s Director of Communities, …
We’re making some changes to how tenants contact Barcud to help us direct calls to the right team faster. After selecting your preferred language callers will be offered three options: 1. Report a repair 2. Rent enquiries or payments 3. All other enquiries These changes are designed to make the service smoother for tenants while supporting colleagues in the Contact …
Over £2,100 was raised for the Wales Air Ambulance charity at Barcud’s nine independent living schemes in Ceredigion and Powys last week as they held successful Coffee & Cake events. Barcud recently launched a year of supporting the Wales Air Ambulance with a fundraising target of £5,000. This is Barcud’s first year of fundraising for a specific charity and at …
