Abri

Working in partnership with others to create great, sustainable homes and communities and empower people to improve their life chances.
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Abri is a housing association rooted in making a real difference to homelessness, inequality, poverty, and the lack of affordable housing. Born from a merger between Radian and Yarlington in 2020, Abri's mission is steeped in history dating back to 1925.

Today, with 50,000 homes and 114,000 residents, the organisation maintains a strong local presence, building sustainable communities with equal opportunities for all.

Abri is a vibrant workspace, where every colleague is valued and supported. The Parent Buddy Scheme is one of the many initiatives that highlights Abri's commitment to its workforce. The scheme offers one-to-one support for colleagues transitioning into parenthood.

Abri acknowledges the importance of employee wellbeing and mental health. The organisation offers a Wellbeing Hub, an Employee Assistance Programme, and private counselling sessions. The 'Elephant in the Room' series encourages open conversations about traditionally 'off-limit' topics, like menopause, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Learning and development are integral to the Abri culture. The organisation encourages Personal Development Plans, offers a broad range of training programmes, and promotes a culture of lifelong learning. The Housing Leaders programme is a standout initiative, providing management development and fostering strong interpersonal connections amongst colleagues.

The organisation's strategy, 'Achieving Together', ensures that Abri's goals and the work of its 2,000 colleagues are intertwined. Colleagues are involved in shaping the strategy, thereby fostering an environment of shared ownership and collaborative growth.

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Wellbeing

83% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

On the Abri intranet, there is a ‘Your Wellbeing’ button which provides colleagues with access to external support for mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. Wellbeing support at Abri includes an employee assistance programme, occupational health, mental health training, compassion fatigue training, and information on financial wellbeing and healthy lifestyles through its reward platform ROAR.
Leadership

69% of staff agreed

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Abri’s 5-year Achieving Together strategy was refreshed twice last year. First, for its new corporate priority for EDI and second, for the move towards a new regional model. The strategy was published to colleagues, along with its supporting functional strategies. This provides a golden thread between Abri’s goals and the work of its 2,000 colleagues.
Personal Growth

74% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

Abri launched Housing Professional of the Future, a self-lead programme taking colleagues through a wide range of topics, such as understanding customers, housing policy, and managing a housing association. Colleagues have the opportunity to attend masterclasses by sector experts, sharing their knowledge and experience and giving them practical skills to deal with everyday challenges.
Wellbeing
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83% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

On the Abri intranet, there is a ‘Your Wellbeing’ button which provides colleagues with access to external support for mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. Wellbeing support at Abri includes an employee assistance programme, occupational health, mental health training, compassion fatigue training, and information on financial wellbeing and healthy lifestyles through its reward platform ROAR.
Leadership
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69% of staff agreed

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Abri’s 5-year Achieving Together strategy was refreshed twice last year. First, for its new corporate priority for EDI and second, for the move towards a new regional model. The strategy was published to colleagues, along with its supporting functional strategies. This provides a golden thread between Abri’s goals and the work of its 2,000 colleagues.
Wellbeing
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83% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

On the Abri intranet, there is a ‘Your Wellbeing’ button which provides colleagues with access to external support for mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. Wellbeing support at Abri includes an employee assistance programme, occupational health, mental health training, compassion fatigue training, and information on financial wellbeing and healthy lifestyles through its reward platform ROAR.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2019
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
43
Employee average age
51% : 49%
Male : Female employee ratio
40%
Employees earning £35k+
11%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
Employee engagement is extremely important to us at Abri. It not only gives our colleagues a platform to provide feedback, but it’s how we create some really positive changes around the business. We’re passionate about making sure that every voice is heard, and to do this, we hold regular employee surveys, listening workshops and Q&A sessions. We’re committed to making Abri a great place to work, and truly believe that every single colleague has a key role in shaping our future.

Gary Orr, CEO

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