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24 May 2023 | Guardian stories, Volunteering
Finding love: the unexpected benefits of Dot Dot Dot guardianships
It was the height of lockdown. The world felt more isolated than ever when Amanda moved to Henley-on-Thames. Little did she know that the idyllic riverside town was about to become the backdrop to her love story. New beginnings Henley’s wooded hills and green fields make it one of England’s prettiest towns. From September… Read More
26 April 2023 | Property management, The Dot Dot Dot story, Uncategorised
Housing sector trends and predictions – what to expect in the latter half of 2023
Having emerged from the COVID pandemic as well as a politically charged and economically challenging 2022, the focus for those in the housing sector during the first quarter of 2023 has been on change and innovation. With a push from the government to ensure housing safety; increases in building materials; regulatory changes and an ever-growing need to create social value, property owners need to look for ways to save time, money and energy. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the housing trends and issues that will define the latter half of 2023.
24 April 2023 | Our social impact, Property management, The Dot Dot Dot story
How addressing the housing crisis helps everyone – not just renters
Dot Dot Dot Founder, Katharine Hibbert, examines how her motivations behind launching Dot Dot Dot in 2011 shape up 12 years on in a country still plagued by housing shortages and soaring costs. After over a decade of housing thousands at less than 66% of local market rents, Katharine argues that Dot Dot Dot’s work can only ever be part of the solution on the way to a much needed strategy to build the right homes, in the right places at prices local residents can afford.
14 April 2023 | Volunteering
How to make a difference for Earth Day (and beyond)
With each passing year, Earth Day becomes more timely. It’s never been more important to lead a sustainable life. This isn’t as hard as it may sound. There are always small changes we can make to help save our planet. ‘Invest in our planet’ is the theme for this year’s Earth Day. So, we’ve listed… Read More
8 March 2023 | Our social impact, Volunteering
International Women’s Day
Since International Women’s Day last year, we’ve housed 179 women who are making an incredible social impact. Together, these women have contributed 15,134 hours of voluntary work to a range of charities in the UK, Poland and further afield. That’s 179 women giving almost a quarter of a million pounds of work to 182 different… Read More
22 February 2023 | Guardian stories, Volunteering
Spotlight on Sam: Creating connections through volunteering
As a video producer and communications consultant in the social sector, Sam has had the opportunity to work with non-profit organisations in Ireland, the UK and Sub Saharan Africa. Through volunteering as part of his Dot Dot Dot guardianship, Sam has been able to offer his skills to organisations that couldn’t otherwise afford his services…. Read More
26 January 2023 | Volunteering
Three volunteering opportunities in east London
Our community of guardians in east London is growing. With lots of new properties becoming available in Poplar, we thought we’d share some great volunteering opportunities in east London. Every month, our guardians each spend at least 16 hours volunteering for a cause they care about. In 2022, our east London guardians collectively contributed 5,044… Read More
14 December 2022 | The Dot Dot Dot story
Reflections on five months as Dot Dot Dot’s Chief Executive
This month we have welcomed our Chief Executive, Mark Ackroyd, back from five months of parental leave. In his absence, I covered his role alongside my usual responsibilities as Dot Dot Dot’s Executive Chair, bringing me closer to the nitty-gritty of our work. Here are my reflections on five months in the driving seat.
13 December 2022 | Guardian stories, Property management
Our long-term meanwhile project with Peabody in Thamesmead
Since 2015, Dot Dot Dot have collaborated with Peabody during their 10-year regeneration project by securing 120 flats in Thamesmead with socially-minded property guardians. Throughout this partnership, we have endeavoured to explore how we can best benefit the Thamesmead community. As we ask each of our guardians to volunteer 16 hours of their time a month to a good cause, we have an invaluable resource that can be directed to local community projects.
7 December 2022 | Making a space a home
DIY Christmas decoration ideas that don’t cost a fortune
If you’re looking for ways to decorate your space without breaking the bank, then we’ve got your back! Check out our three favourite DIY Christmas decoration ideas that are inexpensive, good for the planet and will get you feeling festive. Make your own baubles Don’t fear! This is actually much simpler than it sounds. You’ll… Read More
