Welcome to Tom Ebbutt, Chair of the Board We are delighted to welcome Tom Ebbutt as our new Chair of the Board from April 2023. Tom takes over from David Royce, who led our Board from 2015. An impressive background working with social enterprises Tom brings an impressive track record in senior management with organisations […]
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Thank you and farewell to David Royce, Chair of Trustees (2015-2023)
A warm tribute to our departing Chair of Trustees, David Royce Emerging Futures wishes to say a fond farewell to David Royce who steps down in March after close on seven years as Chair of Trustees. David became involved with Emerging Futures in 2013 as strategic advisor to founders Ray Jenkins and Damian Grainer, who […]
Together we are stronger
Working to improve social housing through values-based partnerships Shelter’s campaign for social housing regulation Emerging Futures is totally aligned with Shelter’s Campaign to beef up the provisions of the Government’s Social Housing Regulation Bill. We welcome the move to improve the regulation of social landlords and provide greater protection for people living in exempt accommodation. […]
Ending 2022 on a high
Celebrating outstanding impact in another challenging year. As 2022 draws to a close, it is natural to reflect on what we achieved during a year of challenges and change. A new way of working COVID altered our world for ever. Now, a blend of in-person and digital service delivery and remote working are the established […]
Families are not tools in the treatment process
Prioritising the needs and wellbeing of families impacted by drug and alcohol addiction. A recent article in The Guardian discussed the well-known importance of ongoing support from family and professionals in the recovery of people who relapse during drug and alcohol treatment. Individuals benefit hugely from family involvement, but we also understand the huge toll […]
From recovery to a rewarding career
How recovery led to a passion for giving others a second chance In our latest ‘On the Ground’ feature, Housing Manager, James Lock, talks about his passion for providing exceptional homes where people can learn and achieve. He tells us about his own recovery journey and hopes for the future. Tell us about your progression […]
Life-changing recovery housing in Kirklees and Dewsbury
First tenants welcomed to new home-from-home community drug detox service Emerging Futures is delighted to welcome the first tenants at its new community drug detox service. Delivered in partnership with Change Grow Live, the new 4-bed house provides high quality, individual detox support to people living in Kirklees and Dewsbury. Funded by Kirklees Council, the […]
Welcoming two new Regional Heads of Operations
Emerging Futures appoints Karen Hirst and James McDermott to lead high-quality service development across the UK. The appointment of two new Regional Heads of Operations signifies our commitment to developing the skills and professionalism of our workforce as we grow. Karen Hirst Karen, formerly Manchester Service Manager, has been with Emerging Futures for seven years […]
High-quality social housing is a right
Why buying our own houses with social investment capital guarantees safe, high-quality housing for our residents A development loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) is enabling us to purchase our own social housing stock. Rather than sub-contracting places from other providers, owning our own houses means we can control and ensure the quality of […]
The invisible workforce
How people with troubled pasts could help the UK worker shortage There is an acknowledged shortage of workers in the UK and many opinions about its causes and solutions. One obvious answer is to widen access to the jobs market for people from non-traditional backgrounds. This approach has been used in the higher education sector […]
