Communities and Housing Investment in People
Investing In People, Supporting Communities
Delivering Social Value through collaborative Asset Management and Procurement
CHIP is supported by Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC) to ensure that social value dividends are delivered as a direct result of CHIC’s asset management and procurement activities.
CHIP's Objectives
CHIP seeks to bring positive, sustainable changes to people's lives by supporting:
Training and apprenticeships through CHIC’s contractors and suppliers
Employment sponsorship, delivering training and jobs for people distant from the workplace
Projects in communities that are local to CHIC’s members, via a Community Chest Fund
Recognition of individual achievements through learning and personal development
Direct social value delivery through a range of community initiatives
News and Events
Social Value Annual Report
We are delighted to share the CHIC Social Value Annual Report for 2023/24, which highlights the impact of our contractual commitments and the value created
Volunteering Initiatives
At CHIC, our commitment to social value extends beyond our contractual commitments, by delivering our own social value objectives in line with CHIP’s Added Value
Added Value through Social Value
Part of CHIC’s social value programme is its Added Value, where in addition to the work we do with our partners we also endeavour to
Supporting Rehabilitation Through Training Opportunities
CHIP and Bounce Back started working together in early 2023, when CHIP was looking for organisations which we could sponsor to support disadvantaged individuals back
Navigating the People and Skills Crisis
The social housing sector is facing a shortage of skilled professionals in repairs, maintenance and construction, largely due to the perception that construction careers lack
Creating Job Opportunities through Social Value
High Achievements at J Tomlinson Terri Walker, who began as a Resident Liaison Officer at J Tomlinson in 2020, quickly stood out for her excellent