For nearly 30 years IIP has been acknowledged internationally as a leading people accreditation and this award represents a true commitment to employees’ training and development.

For Fife Housing Group the award demonstrates a solid foundation of good practice and recognising not only those in people management but also the people and teams within the organisation who make a difference every day.

Commenting on the award, chief executive, Nicki Donaldson, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured the IIP Gold Accreditation, just one year after having reached silver status.

‘This award is testament to the hard work and commitment of our colleagues and will also have a positive impact for our tenants and other customers.”

Peter Russian, chief executive of Remarkable, the organisation licensed to deliver Investors in People in Scotland, said: ‘This is a fantastic achievement for Fife Housing Group. Investors in People recognises organisations who are truly committed to their people, continuous improvement and customer service. We have supported Fife Housing Group since 2003 and we’re delighted to see their ongoing dedication recognised with this Gold award - many congratulations.”