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29/09/2022
The Hill Group Gifts SoloHaus Homes To The Salvation Army
Housebuilder The Hill Group has donated six SoloHaus homes to the Salvation Army, to help tackle homelessness in Basildon, Essex, as part of their Foundation 200 initiative.
Designed to provide follow-on temporary accommodation for people who have experienced homelessness, the purpose-built modular homes were handed over on 28th September at an event attended by Basildon Council leaders and senior representatives from The Hill Group, The Salvation Army and Citizens UK.
The specially designed modular homes were provided through Hill’s philanthropic initiative Foundation 200, a £15 million pledge to manufacture and donate 200 modular homes by 2025 to charities tackling homelessness. The temporary homes, which arrive fully furnished, are designed to Future Homes Standards, exceeding building regulations for energy efficiency and sound insulation.
Andy Hill, Group Chief Executive at The Hill Group, commented: "We are delighted to gift these six purpose-built modular homes to the Salvation Army, supporting their efforts in helping vulnerable people in Basildon turn their lives around. Our SoloHaus technology is making a tangible difference to the lives of many people dealing with homelessness, and we are confident that these homes will help people get back on their feet in secure, modern comfortable accommodation."
Once installed, the SoloHaus homes will be managed by The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has a presence in 650 communities and accommodates a nightly average of four thousand people who were formally homeless, while Citizens UK provides vital support at night shelters and food banks in local communities and neighbourhoods.
Major Howard Russell, Divisional Commander of the East of England Division, The Salvation Army comments: "Having safe independent accommodation is a vital part of transitioning back to a more stable living arrangement for those who have experienced homelessness. SoloHaus empowers people with that vital step in getting their lives back on track and we are confident that these units will make a huge difference to people in the Basildon area."
Designed to provide follow-on temporary accommodation for people who have experienced homelessness, the purpose-built modular homes were handed over on 28th September at an event attended by Basildon Council leaders and senior representatives from The Hill Group, The Salvation Army and Citizens UK.
The specially designed modular homes were provided through Hill’s philanthropic initiative Foundation 200, a £15 million pledge to manufacture and donate 200 modular homes by 2025 to charities tackling homelessness. The temporary homes, which arrive fully furnished, are designed to Future Homes Standards, exceeding building regulations for energy efficiency and sound insulation.
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Andy Hill, Group Chief Executive at The Hill Group, commented: "We are delighted to gift these six purpose-built modular homes to the Salvation Army, supporting their efforts in helping vulnerable people in Basildon turn their lives around. Our SoloHaus technology is making a tangible difference to the lives of many people dealing with homelessness, and we are confident that these homes will help people get back on their feet in secure, modern comfortable accommodation."
Once installed, the SoloHaus homes will be managed by The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has a presence in 650 communities and accommodates a nightly average of four thousand people who were formally homeless, while Citizens UK provides vital support at night shelters and food banks in local communities and neighbourhoods.
Major Howard Russell, Divisional Commander of the East of England Division, The Salvation Army comments: "Having safe independent accommodation is a vital part of transitioning back to a more stable living arrangement for those who have experienced homelessness. SoloHaus empowers people with that vital step in getting their lives back on track and we are confident that these units will make a huge difference to people in the Basildon area."
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