About the project
A charity buying and renovating empty properties to provide affordable homes and community spaces for those in housing need. In the process it provides training - from construction skills to catering and gardening - to assist local people into employment. Giroscope’s aim is to move from renovation into carbon-efficient new homes; and to expand job creation into running neighbourhood services.
Local capacity created
Willing local custodians and managers of existing and new homes
Motivated people willing to be trained and ready to handle responsibility
Community organisations actively collaborating with each other and with official bodies
Impact achieved
Better managed and maintained, therefore healthier homes
Local stewardship, leadership and sense of ownership
Productive partnerships between local people and service providers