NIFHA Press Room
CLANMIL CELEBRATES INSPECTION SUCCESS
Thursday 15 July 2010
Simon Hamilton MLA, Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Social Development Committee, joined Clanmil Housing staff and tenants today to celebrate a “gold star” result following inspection by the Department for Social Development (DSD).To date, Clanmil is the only one of Northern Ireland’s 36 registered housing associations to ever have been awarded the top rating by DSD for their performance in each of the four key areas of operation assessed – Corporate Governance and Housing Management, Property Development, Property Management and Financial Management.
DSD is responsible for regulating social housing in Northern Ireland and inspects local housing associations every three years.
 | Congratulating Clanmil on their unprecedented success, Mr Hamilton (pictured left) said; “Everyone at Clanmil Housing should be extremely proud of this outstanding result. To achieve excellence in every area of work assessed is no mean feat and clearly demonstrates that Clanmil is indeed a leading force in Northern Ireland’s social housing sector. “ Chief Executive of Clanmil Housing, Clare McCarty, is delighted with the inspection result. She said; “Clanmil Housing is committed to providing high quality, affordable homes for rent in areas where the need for housing is greatest. We work extremely hard to find and deliver housing solutions that really meet the needs of the communities we serve and a top rating across all areas of our work by the Department is a reflection of the commitment, calibre and professionalism of each person who works for Clanmil.” |
Clare added; “But we aren’t resting on our laurels. Our staff are continually looking for new and innovative ways to bring more affordable housing to those who need it most.”
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For further information please contact Christine Ashfield at Clanmil Housing on 028 9087 6000, 075 951 18122 or christine.ashfield@clanmil.org.uk
Notes to editors:
Clanmil Housing is a leading provider of affordable housing in Northern Ireland. It currently owns and manages over 2,300 properties throughout Northern Ireland, providing both family and specialist homes for people in housing need.
