Our Awards and Recognition in 2016 – Thank You

December 15, 2016

The last few months have been really exciting for Dot Dot Dot as the hardwork and determination of our team, our guardians and our property owners have been recognized at a number of prestigious annual awards ceremonies. And we’d like to extend a very big thank you to each and every one of you, as we know that without you, this wouldn’t be possible.

We are thrilled to have won the coveted Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2016. For the third year in a row! A fantastic achievement and one that reflects and celebrates our commitment to put social value at the heart of all that we do.

In addition, we are proud to have been named London Social Enterprise of the year by the UK Private Business Awards 2016 and to reach the final shortlist for the national award.

Lastly we were delighted to be shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year 2016 at the 24housing annual awards event. Whilst we were sad not to win, we were extremely happy that one of our lovely clients, Poplar HARCA, picked up the award for their great work in turning empty spaces into community assets.

All in all a great end to the year and some fabulous inspiration as we move into 2017!

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Dot Dot Dot: growing across the board in 2016

December 15, 2016

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. We are looking forward to 2017 as we continue to create mutual benefits for property guardians, property owners and neighbouring communities.

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Dot Dot Dot stands for property guardianship done well

We are a social enterprise which houses people in buildings that would otherwise be empty

We respect our guardians, selecting only the very best while supporting them to further the interests of their neighbourhood and to provide a high level of service to the property’s owner. This is a win-win-win for property guardians, owners and communities.

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Testimonials

“Being a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot means you do more than simply live somewhere. Instead, because you volunteer you really become part of the community. The best bit is knowing you’ve made a difference and have had a positive impact on those around you.”
Tim, High Wycombe
“It’s a really cool place – I can use it to work in like an office, and there’s already a great community.”
Pete, Whitechapel
“Dot Dot Dot has been a perfect springboard to the city.”
Tom, Croydon
“Once I knew that everyone was up for 16 hours of volunteering a month, I felt pretty confident they’d be great, considerate housemates, and they are.”
Kit, Croydon
“I love the idea that you are part of a community in such a large city. I like the fact we are allowed to be creative with the decoration of the flat and getting involved with local charities is something which I have missed doing over the last few years.”
Jasmine, Peckham
“Being a guardian gives me the freedom to do good, invest time in work I believe in and be part of a fascinating community. It’s a no-brainer.”
Sam, Thamesmead
“Being a guardian here you have a place to work, a place to socialise and place of your own.”
Alex, Whitechapel
Local people have been very positive. They like the fact an empty building in their neighbourhood is being used again and is being maintained.
Conor, Shoreham-by-Sea
“If I wasn’t a property guardian I would either be paying a ridiculous amount of money on renting in London or unable to move out of my grandmother’s house at all. I certainly wouldn’t be able to afford to spend time volunteering.”
Bella, Bow
“I was drawn to property guardianship because I wanted to live affordably in London which is pretty hard to do – and the volunteering aspect of guardianship with Dot Dot Dot really appealed to me as a way of giving back to the community.”
Carl, High Barnet