Circle Voluntary Housing Association is delighted to announce our newest Cost Rental homes, Fontenoy Place in Bray, Co. Wicklow. These homes are available at 25% below local market rents. Applications for Fontenoy Place are now open, and the deadline for applications is 10 am on Wednesday, 1st October. Find out more – https://circlevha.ie/cost-rental/bray-head/
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Circle Voluntary Housing Association has published its 2024 Annual Report, marking another year of growth, delivery, and deep community impact. In 2024, Circle delivered 216 high-quality homes, expanding our housing portfolio to 1,825 homes and providing secure housing solutions for over 5,000 people nationwide. Our frontline teams responded to 17,400 tenant calls, reflecting our ongoing… Continue Reading Circle Launches 2024 Annual Report: Building More Than Housing
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Circle is delighted to launch the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary, supporting tenants and household members with the cost of education, training, or upskilling. This bursary offers up to €500 to help with: Whether you’re starting a new course or returning to education, this bursary is here to help. Who can apply? Application dates:Open: Friday… Continue Reading Launch of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary
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This July, we join communities around the world in recognising Disability Pride Month, a time to honour the history, achievements, and identities of people with disabilities. Although it’s not yet formally recognised across Ireland, the spirit of Disability Pride is alive and growing. It’s a time to reflect, to learn, and to celebrate the diversity… Continue Reading Celebrating Disability Pride Month at Circle
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Circle Voluntary Housing Association proudly celebrates the completion of Richmond Place located in Inchicore, Dublin 8. Richmond Place, an award winning path finder project designed by OBFA Architects that has brought together key stakeholders from Circle, ALONE, Dublin City Council, the Department of Health – Ireland (DOH), the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage,… Continue Reading Circle proudly celebrates the completion of Richmond Place
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As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and comfortable homes for our tenants, Circle Voluntary Housing Association (Circle VHA) has published three new public tenders. These contracts are now open for submissions on the Irish Government’s eTenders platform. We are seeking experienced and qualified contractors to deliver essential works across our property… Continue Reading Circle Launches Tender Opportunities for Fire Safety, Kitchen and Bathroom Works
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Circle is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Kavanagh as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Most recently serving as Interim Chair and as a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Gemma has been a valued member of Circle’s Board since 2021. With extensive experience in financial services, Gemma brings… Continue Reading Gemma Kavanagh appointed as Circle’s new Chair of the Board of Directors
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Dear Tenants, Met Éireann have posted Red weather warnings for wind throughout Ireland on Friday 24th January. Wind gusts of over 130km/h are expected. The potential impacts include: To report a repair to your home, please call 01-4072110. Please note that our contractors are unable to attend to works during Red weather warnings. For the… Continue Reading Status Red Weather Warning
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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities!!Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Circle Voluntary Housing Association reaffirm our commitment to supporting our tenants with disabilities in every way we can. We work hand-in-hand with local authorities and partner with a range of organisations to ensure that our tenants can live comfortably and… Continue Reading Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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The Quality in Our Diversity Project (QID) is a dynamic process whereby an Approved Housing Body can achieve a Quality Mark for its work in building sustainable intercultural communities. Circle VHA has partnered with two other AHBs to develop this quality mark system/framework and it now forms part of our Tenant Engagement work. During the… Continue Reading Language and Accessibility Matters
Language and Accessibility Matters Read this article
The Irish Council for Social Housing and AIB selected Circle Voluntary Housing Association and our partners ALONE as the WINNER for the Social Impact Award 2024 for Housing with Support Pathfinder Project, located in Richmond Place, Inchicore, Dublin 8. It is a monumental achievement to have been recognized for the importance of this model of… Continue Reading Circle VHA wins the Social Impact Award by the Irish Council for Social Housing 2024.
10.10.2024 Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day! It’s important to prioritise mental health every day, but today, let’s shine an extra light on the importance of caring for ourselves and those around us. Whether you’re feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed, help is available—you’re not alone. Support services Ireland: Samaritans Ireland: Call 116 123… Continue Reading World mental health awareness day
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Happy International Older Persons Day! Today, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our communities. At Circle Voluntary Housing Association, we are committed to supporting the older members of our communities. With this in mind, we eagerly await the upcoming launch of Housing with Supports, Richmond Place, a transformative housing initiative… Continue Reading International older persons day
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Make Way Day is a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about the obstacles people with disabilities face in their everyday lives. Organized by the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), this day focuses on promoting accessibility and reminding everyone of the small but significant steps we can take to make our communities more inclusive. It’s… Continue Reading Make Way Day 2024
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As we observe world suicide prevention day, we are reminded of our need to support each other. This week serves to raise awareness about mental health and encourage open conversations about the challenges many of us face. We understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s important to know that support is available. If you or… Continue Reading World Suicide Prevention Day
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What Are Migraines? Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. They can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. Common Causes of Migraines at work While the triggers for migraines can vary from person to person, some common causes include: Stress: Increased levels of stress… Continue Reading Do you suffer with Migraines?
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The European drug report 2024 has shown that Ireland has topped the EU table for drug related deaths. Ireland has more than four times the average number of fatalities accounting to 97 deaths per million people, compared to the EU average of 22.5. The theme for this year’s international overdose awareness campaign is, ‘Together We… Continue Reading International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
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“Thinking Again” by UCD is an opportunity for women to return to education within a UCD scholarship. For full information on the scholarship you can visit the UCD website here. We have included some information here for you to preview. To be considered for the UCD Think Again Scholarship and applying for a full-time course you must be: CRITERIA FOR… Continue Reading “Thinking Again” about Education?
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After many years of dedicated service, Chris Ellison, our long-standing Chair of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association Board, has concluded their tenure. Chris has been a guiding force in our organisation, championing our we hear values, our purpose and our vision and assisting in guiding Circle to deliver much needed homes to individuals and families… Continue Reading A new chapter for the Circle Board
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