Corporate news
Catalyst helps the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea with £750 grant
In response to the impact of Covid-19, Catalyst set up a coronavirus voluntary sector support fund to help small charities and voluntary sector organisations continue to support their communities. Through this, we have awarded £750 to the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea to help them continue their amazing work through this exceptional time. The Volunteer Read more »
Grenfell Tower – three years on
A message from Ian McDermott, Chief Executive Yesterday marked the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, and the pain and tragedy of that day still feels very fresh in my mind. Catalyst’s long connection with North Kensington has meant that our organisation felt that pain sharply and we will always do what we can Read more »
Catalyst offer to LGBT+ charities
£10,000 of Catalyst’s COVID-19 support fund for small third sector organisation has yet to be distributed, and during PRIDE month, we would like to encourage LBGT+ charities to apply for funding. Launched back at the start of April, the fund has helped a number of small organisations across London and the counties. It was set Read more »
Black Lives Matter statement
Statement from Ian McDermott, Catalyst Chief Executive: ‘Following a one minute’s silence for George Floyd on Tuesday our colleagues shared their thoughts, feelings, experiences and outrage to his appalling and brutal killing. We discussed the discrimination of black communities in America, on UK streets and in our society. It has again spotlighted that while every Read more »
Catalyst awards £1,000 grant to Luton Foodbank
In response to the impact of Covid-19, housing association Catalyst set up a ‘Coronavirus Voluntary Sector Support Fund’ to help small charities and voluntary sector organisations continue to support their communities, and has awarded £1,000 to Luton Foodbank. Luton Foodbank provides support to people who are experiencing poverty and isolation who need access to food Read more »
Catalyst awards £650 grant to Houghton Regis Helpers
In response to the impact of Covid-19, housing association Catalyst set up a ‘Coronavirus Voluntary Sector Support Fund’ to help small charities and voluntary sector organisations continue to support their communities, and has awarded £650 to Houghton Regis Helpers. Volunteer group ‘Houghton Regis Helpers’ provides the town’s residents with short term help with lifts to Read more »
Catalyst retains regulator’s top grading
Housing association Catalyst has retained the highest possible rating of G1/V1 for governance and financial viability following a recent in-depth assessment by the regulator of social housing. The assessment is Catalyst’s first since it merged with Aldwyck Housing Group last year and reflects the regulator’s assurance in the way that the organisation is being governed, Read more »
Our marketing suites and show homes set to re-open
We’re pleased to announce a phased re-opening of our marketing suites and show homes, which will take place from 28 May to 1 June. Although we’ll be re-opening, the health and wellbeing of our customers, colleagues and contractors remains our top priority. Keeping you safe Following the latest government and industry guidance, we’re working hard Read more »
Surprise Morrisons delivery for young people at Hutton House
Young people at Hutton House received a surprise delivery from Morrisons’ Royston store. Hutton House is one of our residential support services for young people. The service supports over 170 16-25 year olds across Hertfordshire who would otherwise be homeless, helping them live independently and gain skills, qualifications and employment. In each of its stores, Read more »
Catalyst contributes £11,000 to help Agnes Smith Advice Centre
The Agnes Smith Advice Centre provides free and confidential advice in the heart of the Blackbird Leys community. Each year, the service supports more than 1,200 local people with a range of advice on housing, welfare benefits, debt, and accessing food banks and other local services. The centre is an independent charity and the service Read more »
