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11/15 12/15 The first ever Rent First campaign launch encouraged our customers to think about their rent before other expenditure in order to guarantee a sustainable tenancy and to create a positive payment culture. During the fortnight 226 previously in arrears accounts’ were cleared An innovative board game developed by Ashrammoseley colleagues which aims to encourage young people and adults to think about issues around domestic violence was launched at Cadbury College. Picking Up the Pieces is the first of its kind in the UK and a really innovative step forward in the Group’s work around domestic violence. 02/16 01/16 The Accord Group began a partnership with Walsall Football Club to further community links within Walsall with a club with a loyal, local fan-base that resonates with our core values The future of Dementia Cafés in Walsall was secured for a further two years due to the strength of the Pathways for Life partnership, and funded by NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group and Age UK Annual Report 2016 7