Employers, including the Barcud Group and schools are working together across mid Wales to inspire future careers – click here to watch video in full.
Barcud celebrate the delivery of 33 new affordable homes in Ceredigion
Thiry-three new affordable homes are nearing completion by the Barcud group in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The £7.5m development includes a mixture of one, two, three and four bed houses, flats and bungalows. Residents will move into Barcud’s new development of 33 affordable homes at Maes Gwenallt, Penparcau, Aberystwyth next month. Barcud has transformed the former Piercefield Lane site in Aberystwyth to …
Barcud gives four young people the opportunity of work experience
Four young people have been given the opportunity to experience work within the Barcud Group this summer as part of a project led by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Construction Wales Innovation Centre team, in partnership with the apprenticeships team at Cyfle. The co-ordinated work placement project is for people aged 16-24 living in Ceredigion who are interested …
Future Improvements
We have invested in energy efficiency improvements to our homes in recent years and we want to continue this work. As we plan future improvements, we want to make sure we invest in the things that matter most to our tenants. Your views will help us understand what is important and help us decide where to focus our future investment. …
Latest edition of Tenant’s Newsletter
The summer edition of the tenant’s newsletter is hot off the presses. Articles include information on home adaptations support, disrepair claims and how to let us know if you would find a skip day useful on your estate. On the Barcud kid’s page you can WIN a family day ticket to attend Eisteddfod y Garreg Las… Click here to read …
Tenants encouraged to enter summer gardening competition
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 …
Barcud make over £1.8m energy-efficient improvements to homes with ECO4 scheme support
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 …
Barcud launches ambitious five-year Business Plan
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 complete £2.5m development of 10 energy efficient new homes in Llanidloes
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 walks over hot coals to raise funds for Air Ambulance
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 …