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05 November 2026 Because of our Young Parents Pathway, a single mum and her baby are thriving Read more

12 October 2026 Because of a SIM card, Phoebe can stay connected to her support network Read more

07 October 2026 Because of Community, I turned homelessness into hope Read more

24 September 2026 Because of dementia, I found a new vocation in life Read more

15 September 2026 Because of safe spaces, my Community is healthier and connected Read more

13 August 2026 Award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden begins new life at Park Hill, creating a lasting community space Read more

15 June 2026 Because of Shared Ownership, I was able to buy a home for me and my boys Read more

08 April 2026 Places for People and Barratt Redrow launch ground-breaking partnership to deliver one of the UK’s most pioneering new communities Read more

13 November 2025 Planning milestone for Camden Film Quarter

Places for People (PfP), the UK’s leading social enterprise, has worked alongside partner Yoo Capital to submit a planning application to Camden Council to deliver hundreds of high-quality affordable homes as part of the transformative Camden Film Quarter development in Kentish Town.

27 March 2025 Places for People to deliver first new affordable homes at Grandhome

The UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, is delighted to announce the acquisition of land from The Grandhome Trust to deliver 84 new affordable homes as the final part of the first phase of Grandhome, a pioneering new community in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

12 March 2025 New housing provider consortium set to modernise thousands of homes Read more

06 March 2025 Breaking stereotypes, building futures: How BuildHer is empowering the next generation of women in trade

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we reflect on the strides being made toward Rights, Equality, and Empowerment. At Places for People, we believe in fostering opportunities that empower women and break barriers.

05 February 2025 Places for People acquire land to deliver over 1,300 new homes in Edinburgh Read more

09 January 2025 PLACES FOR PEOPLE PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES THIS WINTER, BACKING 49 WARM HUBS AND FOOD BANKS Read more

12 November 2024 Celebrating our extraordinary Communities at the Community Matters Awards 2024 Read more

30 September 2024 PfP launch PfP Thrive Read more

17 September 2024 Park Hill's newest homes given the green light by Sheffield City Council Read more

05 July 2024 Responding to the 2024 General Election result Read more

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06 June 2024 Scottish Minister for Housing visits Longniddry Village Read more

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14 May 2024 Places for People and Yoo Capital, Camden Film Quarter Read more

30 January 2024 From Abandoned School to Thriving Community Hub Read more

01 December 2023 Santa helps to spread Christmas cheer at Craigmillar and Niddrie Read more

30 November 2023 A new beginning for the Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre

On Saturday 11 November, the local people of Dennistoun came together to celebrate the re-opening of the much-loved and missed Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre.

27 November 2023 Port Loop receives £13m worth of funding from West Midlands Combined Authority

Places for People, in partnership with Urban Splash, marked the start of a new phase of work at Port Loop in Birmingham today. The occasion was supported by Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, who confirmed a £13m investment into the site by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) – funding which will be responsible for helping to deliver the new homes at Phase 2 at Port Loop.

14 November 2023 Places for People joins forces with Women into Construction Read more

19 October 2023 Origin Housing and Places for People in merger discussions

Origin Housing and Places for People are pleased to announce that they have entered merger discussions.

29 September 2023 PfP launch strategic land division

Places for People has announced the launch of a new strategic land division within its organisational structure.

26 July 2023 New investment in sustainable futures announced

We have launched a new four-year, major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes and generate new opportunities across our Communities in England and Scotland.

18 January 2023 Why we need to reduce the carbon produced during construction

Rightly, there’s a focus on all sectors at the minute to reduce their carbon and green their processes. We’re pleased to be able to be part of a group of professionals who are looking to find long term solutions.