Words by Simon Wilson, Chief Executive Officer – The Pioneer Group & Compass Support
Since we took management of our Castle Vale properties from the Housing Action Trust we’ve been known by many names.
Although the change to The Pioneer Group was relatively recent, some of our colleagues joined us when we were known as CVCHA or CVCH and they continue to provide high quality and safe housing for Castle Vale residents.
You may not know this, but the decision to change our name to The Pioneer Group was taken to support our mission to grow our business and continue to support our communities.
Under both the last and newly elected Governments, there’s an expectation that housing organisations don’t just manage social and affordable homes but continue to grow and build new, much needed affordable homes.
It is this ambition to grow and unite our partner organisations with one brand that fuelled this change to The Pioneer Group.
We’ve recently rejoined PlaceShapers, an organisation that supports community focused housing organisations.
They were excited to hear that we have our own charitable arm, Compass Support providing a range of services to residents and our own football stadium!
Together, We Are Pioneer and we’ll continue to shape our services around your feedback and to provide safe, affordable accommodation for Castle Vale.
For more on The Pioneer Group visit www.pioneergroup.org.uk and for more on Compass Support visit www.compass-support.org.uk
The Pioneer Group and Compass Support are key partners in the Erdington Local COMMUNITY ANCHORS programme – supporting independent local and community journalism.
