Following consultation with tenants, residents, and local elected members to identify community needs and aspirations, our contractor Cruden pledged to deliver a number of community benefits.
This £4.391 million development has created a total of 19 new energy efficient and adaptable modern homes for affordable rent.
| Targeted Recruitment & Training | Target | Reported completions to date | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Entrants | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Targeted Skills & Training | Target | Reported completions to date | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work experience (16+ years) & Career Events | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Supply Chain Briefing | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Community Engagement | Target | Reported completions to date | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-financial Support | 0 | 2 | 200% |
Employment
Cruden recruited one new employee and two apprentices during this project.
- 1 Cleaner
- 2 apprentice Joiners
In addition to the new employee and apprentices, Cruden also completed six work experience placements throughout the time they were on-site.
Career Events
Cruden delivered six career events to school pupils across North Lanarkshire:
- October 2022, Cruden attended a DYW STEM event held at New College Lanarkshire - Coatbridge.
- November 2022, Cruden held two 'Classroom talk/ Meet the Apprentice' sessions at New College Lanarkshire - Coatbridge.
- November 2022, Cruden held two 'Classroom STEM' events at New College Lanarkshire - Coatbridge.
- March 2023, Cruden attended the 'STEM engagements for British Science Week' which was held by their in-house STEM Ambassador at St. Edwards Primary School.
Supply Chain Briefing
In November 2023, Cruden held a 'Meet the Buyer' event.
Also, in November 2023, Cruden held two events.
Non-financial Support
- Cruden made a donation to Airdrie Foodbank in December 2022.
- Cruden donated to Shawhead Family Learning Centre in October 2023.