Blog
29 September 2022 | Property management
Dot Dot Dot’s approach to pricing the homes we offer
At Dot Dot Dot, our purpose is to provide well-managed, inexpensive homes to people who want to volunteer for good causes. So setting the prices our residents pay for their housing is crucial to our social impact model as well as our business model, and we think about it carefully.
19 August 2022 | Guardian stories
World Entrepreneur Day: The positive power of online gaming
At Dot Dot Dot, we house some truly innovative guardians who have made a real difference to their communities. To celebrate World Entrepreneur Day, we’re highlighting the work of Daniel who set up his own social enterprise during his time as a property guardian with us. Daniel previously enjoyed volunteering at a local furniture store…. Read More
29 July 2022 | Property management, Property owner case studies
Providing property peace of mind for Shepherds Bush Housing Group in Uxbridge
In 2019, we brought property guardianship to the London Borough of Hillingdon. Through our partnership with Shepherds Bush Housing Group, whose mission it is to provide safe, affordable homes across west London, we continue to secure 14 flats in Uxbridge. Since the project began, these properties have provided low-cost housing for 31 guardians who volunteer for good causes in the area.
28 July 2022 | Guardian stories, Volunteering
Spotlight on Isabella: Creating a ‘better future for the children of today’
Since becoming a property guardian, Isabella, who lives in one of our Letchworth properties, has focused her voluntary efforts on supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Ghana with community interest company, Visibility Africa. Discover how Isabella’s travels to the country have shaped her voluntary work. Improving the wellbeing of vulnerable children Our Letchworth-based guardian, Isabella… Read More
20 July 2022 | Property management
Providing live-in security for Women’s Pioneer Housing
Women’s Pioneering Housing is a social housing provider for women. With a rich feminist history and over a century of experience, they are a leading voice for women’s housing, and actively work to highlight gender inequality in the sector. Having worked successfully with us in the past, Women’s Pioneer Housing has appointed Dot Dot Dot… Read More
17 June 2022 | Guardian stories, Volunteering
Spotlight on Angelika: Building a network of support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Poland
During Pride this year, we spoke to London-based guardian Angelika, who recently moved to the city. She was drawn to Dot Dot Dot’s volunteering-based approach, having helped set up the Tecza Po Burzy Foundation in Poland, which exists to support LGBTQIA+ people with their mental health. Building the Foundation in the face of adversity “I… Read More
24 May 2022 | Property management
Supporting regeneration in Oxford, the city of dreaming spires
In July 2019, we agreed with A2Dominion, a housing association with a social purpose, to secure vacant flats on an estate in Oxford during a regeneration project. Our extensive experience of working within regeneration schemes and our ability to tailor our approach as required meant that we were well-prepared to be the strategic partner that A2Dominion needed.
6 May 2022 | Guardian stories, Volunteering
Amplifying her volunteering efforts with Dot Dot Dot guardianship: Karin and the Open HR Forum – Students
With the added support of Dot Dot Dot guardianship, west London guardian, Karin, has been able to amplify her volunteering efforts to enable students to access mentoring from real world working professionals. Karin’s initiative, the Open HR Forum – Students, operates on an international scale to create opportunities for HR students to become leaders in their field.
8 April 2022 | Local area guides
A guide to Kent’s county town, Maidstone
As one of Kent’s most enduring and historically significant towns, Maidstone is ever-evolving to balance new and diverse industries with its historic charm and characterful corners. Peacefully located on the banks of the river Medway, this county town is well worth exploring for its hubs of entertainment, long list of much loved bars and restaurants and leafy aesthetic. We recently visited the area for ourselves – and here are our best bits.
31 March 2022 | Property management
Why we’re increasing our guardians’ licence fees
Back in early 2020 we were due to roll out increases to licence fees across our portfolio…and then Covid-19 hit. We explain why we’re now increasing our guardians’ licence fees, the factors we take into account when setting our fees, and the rules and requirements that we maintain in order to make guardianship viable and effective.
