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The Possilpark community has come together to support each other and many of the local traders have stepped up to the challenges posed since lockdown was announced. Work has been ongoing over the past year on plans for Possilpark to become a Business Improvement District through funding and support

A Glasgow woman has donated handmade face masks to a group of volunteers known as the Angels of the North. Working alongside ng homes, these ‘angels’ have been providing food parcels, preparing and delivering hot meals, helping uplift prescriptions and a whole lot more.

Partick Thistle Charitable Trust (PTCT) has delivered 9,000 meals locally to help vulnerable communities during coronavirus crisis.

The Springburn office of ng homes is named after Ned Donaldson. But who was Ned Donaldson? Kieran Findlay recalls the contribution of the activist and the post-war battle to stop the privatisation of council housing at Merrylee. It was a cold sleety December day in 1951. Slum landlordism and sublett

The support of ‘Angels’ who have been giving their time to support members of the North Glasgow community has been highlighted by ng homes. On a daily basis volunteers from various organisations have been linking up and working together along with the housing association to help sort foo

ng homes is working hard to support vulnerable tenants and families in North Glasgow during these unprecedented times. With the UK under extended lockdown orders and with many people receiving letters instructing them to ‘shield’ themselves for a period of months, ng homes said it unders

ng homes’ commitment to meet the Customer Service Excellence Standard has been recognised following a recent review. Assessor Robert Sullivan said he was impressed by the commitment to customer service excellence that was displayed by staff at all levels within the organisation and commented o

It was a festive morning filled with carolling by the new Christmas tree on Saracen Street and generous gift-giving elves in Possilpark last week. It was a treat to hear children from Stepping Stones for Families and Elmvale Primary School sing some favourite Christmas songs, such as We Wi

ng homes has appointed Cruden Building to carry out a multi-million-pound project in the north east of Glasgow. The £7.2 million contract will see 49 flats being delivered, along with a commercial unit, within a new iconic building on the site of the former Burgh Halls in Springburn.  &nb

Ng Homes supported Challenge Poverty Week last week. Members of the Poverty Leadership Panel attended Ng Homes' Community Networking Breakfast on 9th October to raise awareness of poverty issues and to speak to attendees about what actions are being taken by the members along with encouraging more c

Pupils from Barmulloch Primary School enjoyed a fun-filled day of physical activity and a visit from Scottish Champion boxer Lynn Calder last week as part of the On Our Marks project by ng homes. ng homes chair John Thorburn and ng homes board member Richard Porter with project coordinator at Winnin

ng homes has worked in partnership with the University of Glasgow over the past eight years to deliver the Activate Community Development programme in North Glasgow. Youth Activate students celebrate after completing the Community Development programme at Glasgow University

ng homes and African Challenge Scotland have strengthened their ongoing partnership to deliver a unique work experience programme for young people in North Glasgow. (from left) ng homes CEO Robert Tamburrini, Gervais Hameni, HR officer Olivia Friary, depute director (corporate services) Tony Sweeney

Two great local causes recently benefitted from the fundraising efforts of staff at the ng group, with the Marie Curie Hospice in Springburn receiving £650 and Possobilities receiving £375. Amanda Casey, community fundraiser at Marie Curie, receiving a cheque from ng homes staff - c

Members of the newly formed Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre hosted a wonderful afternoon at Hawthorn Bowling Club as part of continued efforts to integrate with community members. The event was a huge success with members of the community coming along, as well as ng homes board members.