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Tackling the cost of living crisis
There is a whole programme of workshops, talks & events at Treverbyn Community Hall aimed at helping people tackle the current cost of living crisis. This includes food growing, cooking, money, mental health and employment support. Thanks to Cornwall Community Foundation these workshops are COMPLETELY…
Read MoreFree Online Mental Health Awareness Training
The final session is due to take place on Friday 8th July. Check out the attached poster for more information.
Read MoreParents and Carers Virtual Coffee Mornings
The final virtual coffee morning session for parents and carers is taking place on Friday 24th June. See the attached poster for more information.
Read MoreTea and Talk Tuesday at Bugle Church Hall
Come along on the 1st Tuesday of each month for help, support a free cuppa, cake and a chat! See the poster for more details.
Read MoreBlue Light Day
The most popular and well attended event returns to Cornwall on Wednesday 6th July. Check out the poster for more details.
Read MoreMeet the Building Futures Project team
Ocean are proud to be delivering the ESF (European Social Fund) Building Futures Project which has an overall aim of supporting people towards work, education, training or volunteering. As a team we understand that it is all too easy for any one of us to…
Read MoreChapel Field Community Action Day
A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Community Action Day (CAD) last week at Chapel Field, St Austell. It was well attended and a great opportunity to talk to Ocean staff and other agencies about what matters to you the most.…
Read MoreHomes for Ukraine scheme
The government has launched the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme to enable people living in the UK to host Ukrainian individuals or families for six months. The government is keen for social renters and shared owners to take part if they want to, and Ocean Housing…
Read MoreCommunity comes together in St Dennis
We hosted a Community Action Day in St Dennis earlier this month, bringing together residents from the village to talk about their homes and community. Held at Manson Place on Wednesday 1 September, the event was the first of its kind that the social housing…
Read MoreYour Ocean Housing rent statement explained
All tenants and residents will receive their biannual rent statement in the coming weeks. If your rent account is in credit or if you are paying off arrears in line with an agreement, you will not need to contact us. If your account is in…
Read MoreAnnual Rent & Service Charge Review – frequently asked questions
We are currently writing to our residents to let them know that our annual review of their rent and service charge has taken place. Every time that we notify tenants of this review we do notice some recurring questions. So, we have put together a…
Read MoreRent and Service Charge Review 2021 – what Ocean residents need to know
We are currently writing to our residents to let them know that our annual review of their rent and service charge has taken place. Your payments should equal the new charge from the date indicated in your letter. What happens now? If you pay by…
Read MoreOcean Housing Group Staff Conference 2020 held virtually
The Ocean Housing Group came together virtually on Friday December 11, to reflect and celebrate achievements of the past year. Like many events in 2020, our annual staff conference had to be held online. This however did not prevent around 200 colleagues, engaged tenants and…
Read MoreGrant funding secured for Polgrean redevelopment
Ocean Housing has recently secured £3 million of funding to help provide high quality, affordable homes for people in St Blazey. The grants have been awarded by Cornwall Council and Homes England, and will help to fund future phases of Ocean’s multi-million-pound project at Polgrean…
Read MoreHelp and advice for a warmer winter
We all feel the cold in the winter. But for some people, cold weather can cause serious health problems. Many people are tempted to turn their heating off to save money, but in some circumstances this can end up being even more costly, as it…
Read MoreOcean Group Virtual Remembrance Event 2020
Ocean remembers them. Remembrance is important to us all at the Ocean Group. Each year we gather, together with Housing and Gilbert and Goode colleagues, to pay our respects in the office on Armistice Day (November 11). Due to social distancing restrictions, things have had…
Read MoreIFF Research will be calling Ocean Housing tenants
Starting this month, Ocean Housing tenants may receive a call from a company called IFF Research. This is to get your feedback about Ocean Housing, how you feel about your home, neighbourhood and the services we provide. It is also an opportunity to update the…
Read MoreStatement: At Ocean Housing we will never tolerate racism
Following recent events in the US and the UK, we have been watching, listening and reflecting. The overarching message we have heard from the black and wider BAME community is that it is not ok to remain silent. Simply saying we are not racist or…
Read MoreKnowing your neighbours: Meet George Aston, 102 years young with plenty of stories to tell!
At the beginning of this year, before lockdown restrictions were imposed, we had the pleasure of meeting one of our most senior residents – and we were captivated by his life stories! “It’s hard to believe that it ever happened,” says George, as he reflects…
Read MoreOcean retains gold at Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Healthy Workplace Awards
We were delighted to win gold and another special accolade at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthy Workplace Awards 2020 last month! The awards, held on March 10 at the region’s Healthy Workplace Annual Conference, recognise good practice in the workplace. The county-wide scheme…
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