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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"Be the difference" is one of housing association Abri's driving principles.

The not-for-profit has 35,000 homes across the South East – building, owning, looking after and selling homes that people can afford, from homes for social rent to shared ownership.

And it's not just about bricks and mortar but thriving communities too. Abri looks to be a "great neighbour", doing its bit to tackle issues such as homelessness and domestic abuse and improving people's life chances through help with budgeting, training and employment.

Abri values its team. It recognises every employee has an important role to play, whether working on the ground to keep communities spick and span or developing top-notch new homes.

From a range of backgrounds, Abri's staff bring a wealth of strengths and experiences to keep the organisation "large but local." And it invests in their growth and development, whatever their level or time served.

Its 'Housing Professional of the Future Framework' introduces people to their roles, helps established staff be the best they can be in theirs and supports those with ambition to prepare for the next step. A key element of the training is understanding the broader political and economic context around the housing sector.

Abri also has apprenticeship roles and a bespoke eight-month management development programme, 'Housing Leader of the Future' – set to be ILM accredited – based on themes of psychological safety, trust and authentic leadership. A 'Managers Festival' brought all the learners together for practical management training mixed with music, food and socialising.

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Wellbeing

82% of staff agreed

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

As part of its commitment to help employees feel supported, resilient and healthy, Abri launched 'Elephant in the Room' sessions to open up the conversation on traditionally off-limit topics like menopause, living with cancer, anxiety and grief. There've also been men's health sessions, and staff can talk to organisation-wide Mental Health First Aiders in confidence.

Fair Deal

65% of staff agreed

I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job

More than eight in 10 employees have been celebrated for their efforts through Abri's recognition scheme. Staff are encouraged to send their colleagues' shout outs' on the ROAR benefits portal through values-led e-cards or 'just to say' ones. Managers can also send instant £25 awards.

Giving Something Back

80% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

Abri's five-year £15m Community Investment Strategy – focused on areas where its customers face the most challenging issues – is having an impact. During 2021/22, it supported more than 500 people into work or better careers. Grant funding has contributed to improved green spaces, practical support for individuals and families and developing work-ready digital skills.

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82% of staff agreed

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

As part of its commitment to help employees feel supported, resilient and healthy, Abri launched 'Elephant in the Room' sessions to open up the conversation on traditionally off-limit topics like menopause, living with cancer, anxiety and grief. There've also been men's health sessions, and staff can talk to organisation-wide Mental Health First Aiders in confidence.

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65% of staff agreed

I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job

More than eight in 10 employees have been celebrated for their efforts through Abri's recognition scheme. Staff are encouraged to send their colleagues' shout outs' on the ROAR benefits portal through values-led e-cards or 'just to say' ones. Managers can also send instant £25 awards.

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82% of staff agreed

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

As part of its commitment to help employees feel supported, resilient and healthy, Abri launched 'Elephant in the Room' sessions to open up the conversation on traditionally off-limit topics like menopause, living with cancer, anxiety and grief. There've also been men's health sessions, and staff can talk to organisation-wide Mental Health First Aiders in confidence.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2019
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
42
Employee average age
50% : 50%
Male : Female employee ratio
35%
Employees earning £35k+
14%
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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