What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Unity Homes and Enterprise, which manages rented homes in Holbeck, Beeston and Hunslet, has appointed Katherine Proctor as Director of Housing Operations. She joins the Leeds-based BME housing association after nine years at Yorkshire Housing where she held a succession of senior positions including Head of Repairs and Investment, Head
A specially tailored course designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds with the skills and knowledge to start up their own sustainable business has received high praise from the first group of participants. Steps to Business, organised by Unity Enterprise – the not for profit subsidiary of Leeds-based housing association
Staff at Leeds housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise have played a major part in helping young people across the city to access job opportunities in healthcare. Earlier this year, Unity was one of a group of health, social care and third sector partners which came together to form Healthier
Leeds-based housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise have recruited two apprentices after successful placements through the Kickstart scheme. Unity owns and manages 1,350 properties across Leeds including in Holbeck, Hunslet and Beeston. Samit Miah and Ben Coultas will also complete Level 3 Business Administration NVQs whilst developing their workplace skills
BME-led housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, which owns and manages affordable homes in Holbeck and Beeston, is playing a lead role in supporting young people in Leeds to pursue a career in health and social care. Unity has been chosen to engage with individuals aged 16-25 through Healthier Working
The Chief Executive of Leeds-based housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise has told its Annual General Meeting that he will be guided by the organisation’s BME status and social purpose during his time at the helm. Cedric Boston, whose appointment was announced last week, told a large audience of stakeholders,
Unity Homes and Enterprise has appointed Cedric Boston as Interim Chief Executive. He will replace Ali Akbor OBE who led the organisation for more than two decades before stepping down to serve as a member of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel. Mr Boston has over 30 years of experience in
Ali Akbor, Chief Executive of Unity Homes & Enterprise, has spoken of his pride at being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Akbor, who joined Unity in January 1999 and also serves as Secretary/Treasurer of BME National, was honoured for services to the community in Leeds.
A Leeds-based housing association, which manages properties in Holbeck, Hunslet and Beeston, has been praised by the city’s Lord Mayor for its efforts to create “strong and vibrant communities” over more than three decades. Speaking at the Unity Homes & Enterprise Annual General Meeting, Cllr Eileen Taylor told guests she
Unity Homes and Enterprise has appointed seven new board members following a competitive process. The successful candidates were welcomed to the housing association’s headquarters in Leeds by Unity Chair Shruti Bhargava and Chief Executive Ali Akbor. Unity owns and manages more than 1,300 homes across the city including recently-opened developments