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About
At Barrhead Housing our purpose is to make a difference.
Barrhead Housing is the local community housing association of East Renfrewshire. We provide people with safe, aspirational and affordable places to call home and opportunities to lead happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
Our Vision
Our vision is that in 2030 we will be here, be human, be leader in improving the places where people live, be at the heart of communities.
Our Values
Our values guide our conversations and decisions every day.
- Respectful – be open, remove barriers, be kind, bring your whole self, celebrate individuality, trust.
- Adaptable – stay connected, be positive, bold and brave.
- Dedicated – own it, do it, make it happen, do what you say.
- Aspirational – love to learn, be curious, take the lead, show pride and passion.
- Responsive – listen to understand and then do what matters.
The RADAR in our values shows that we are always looking outwards, upwards and towards the future.
Our Impact
We are a multi-award-winning, top quartile performing housing association.
Community Investment
- For every £1 we invested in our community investment team, we secured £6.41 of external funding.
- We generated £12.8m in social value in 2024/25 through partnerships, community programmes and events.
Growing Through Innovation
We have grown by 7% over the last 5 years with an active development programme including a demonstrator project which is testing new standards in energy efficiency and inclusive design.
In 2024 we launched our new subsidiary, Vesta, transforming a block of flats into 12 attractive mid-market rented homes. Through Vesta we meet local housing needs while generating income that supports our charitable aims.
Awards and Recognition (2025)
- Community initiative of the year at the All About Barrhead awards
- Community impact award at the national SHARE awards.
Our Culture
We offer sector leading working practices based on trust, collaboration and inclusion.
- Agile working and wellbeing are part of everyday life.
- We were the first organisation to achieve FlexMark accreditation for flexible working.
- We hold Investors in People Gold and are making strong progress towards Platinum.
- Our strong culture is reflected in low turnover, low sickness absence and 90% employee engagement.
Partnerships that strengthen communities
- A strategic agreement with East Renfrewshire Council is delivering more homes, jobs and life changing opportunities. Strategic agreement for social housing in East Renfrewshire – East Renfrewshire Council
- A pioneering collaboration with two other housing associations enabled the joint appointment of a head of people and culture. Barrhead, Cloch and Dalmuir Park unveil joint people and culture initiative | Scottish Housing News
- A new partnership with CIH Scotland is supporting employees’ professional development and our culture of curiosity and learning. Barrhead Housing signs corporate partnership with CIH Scotland 🤝 – Barrhead Housing
- As a member of FLAIR (the federation of local housing associations in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire) we share training, procurement, and good practice.
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