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Watch the ‘We Are The Builders’ film exclusively on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/theaccordgroup We build opportunities “I am passionate about the types of homes we build and when I see our customers move into their new homes, then I know I have a job well done.” Alan Yates, Group Executive Director of Regeneration Our comprehensive support in addition to housing and care has its roots in the values of our organisation. Projects include Holiday Kitchen, which combines an organisational commitment to address child poverty with local community action. It is a family well-being programme that offers a simple formula of holiday learning, food and play for families when they need it most. The programme has grown from one neighbourhood to over 40 locations this summer, and is delivered through both neighbourhood and strategic partnerships in children’s centres, schools, community centres, churches and domestic violence refuges. “Our Care Services are about delivering good quality, personal care but also about working together to build relationships across the community.” Maxine Espley, Group Executive Director of Health, Social Care and Support “Holiday Kitchen brings people together who might not know each other so it’s about decreasing social isolation and bringing families together.” We are building communities and changing lives. Helen Tomblin, Holiday Programme Co-ordinator Annual Report 2016 11