EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS AT CHURCHSTOKE

Getting on the property ladder can be a real struggle for some who aspire to own their own home.   That is why in early December, Barcud were proud to see more families move into their brand new “Rent to Own” homes.  The “Rent to Own” scheme is a Welsh Government funded project which provides the opportunity for successful applicants …

Come on Board!

Barcud, and our subsidiaries; Care and Repair Powys (CRP) and (EOM) Electrical Contractors Ltd are looking for Board Members to join the team. As Wales’ newest housing association, Barcud and its subsidiaries, Care and Repair Powys (CRP) and EOM (EOM Electrical Contractors Ltd – our commercial maintenance company), was created in November 2020 following the merger of Tai Ceredigion and …

New Building, New Name, New Lease of Life

As work progresses well on the old Government Buildings Site in Lampeter, Barcud is pleased to announce the new Business Centre will be called Creuddyn. The new building, which is located approximately 250m from Nant Creuddyn will offer modern, state of the art business units for local business, the social care sector and charitable organisations and will be perfect for …

Interim Regulatory Judgement

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Barcud Cyfyngedig – Interim Regulatory Judgement Assessment: March 2021, Barcud Cyfyngedig is an RSL formed in November 2020 by the amalgamation of Tai Ceredigion and Mid Wales Housing. This regulatory judgement for Barcud replaces the previous judgements for those RSLs. Governance (including tenant services) – Standard Financial Viability – Standard ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Barcud Cyfyngedig – Dyfarniad Rheoleiddio Interim Asesiad: Mawrth 2021. Cymdeithas dai a ffurfiwyd yn …

GREAT PARTNERSHIP FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Barcud is working with Ceredigion Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on an exciting new project and are looking for people in Ceredigion and the surrounding area’s to sign up. The service will offer a free ‘money health check’, alongside advice and support to reduce home energy bills, save money on other essentials and access benefits, grants and other help to increase …

SET-BACK FOR CYLCH CARON BUT AMBITION AND COMMITMENT REMAINS

A partnership project to provide an Integrated Resource Centre in Tregaron – Cylch Caron – has been suspended. However, partners say they remain committed to making improvements to the rural model of community care and housing in the area. The Project Board has made the announcement on behalf of the three main partners – Ceredigion County Council, Hywel Dda University …

Barcud attends CIH older persons conference via REMO

Barcud (West) attended a CIH older persons conference via REMO on Monday, 30th of November. One seminar highlighted the confusion regarding communal areas in Sheltered Schemes. Barcud (then Tai Ceredigion) decided to lock all communal lounges in our Sheltered Schemes back in March to protect our tenants from the spread of COVID-19. This decision was made for the safety of …

WG’s Innovative Housing Program Grant Success

Barcud is excited to announce that it has been successful in bidding for a grant under the Welsh Government’s Innovative Housing Programme, which will allow for the development of 9 affordable one-bedroom flats on Heol Dinas in Penparcau, Aberystwyth. The proposed innovative development, a partnership between Barcud and Williams Homes, Bala, would replace a row or redundant garages along Heol …

Watch our launch video

Video to introduce Barcud, the newly formed housing association serving mid and west Wales. Fideo i gyflwyno Barcud, cymdiethas tai newydd yn gwasanaethu canolbarth a gorllewin Cymu.