Gloucester City Homes | An Independent Housing Association
Overview
It provides affordable homes and housing services across Gloucester and nearby areas. The organisation supports about 12,500 customers living in around 5,000 homes.
GCH has strong local roots. Its housing history in Gloucester goes back more than 100 years.
About Gloucester City Homes
Gloucester City Homes owns and manages a mix of homes.
These include:
- Rented homes
- Shared ownership homes
- Leasehold homes
- Market rent homes
- Homes for people facing homelessness
GCH is a not-for-profit housing provider. It invests its income back into homes, services and local communities.
Its main office is at Railway House in Gloucester.
Homes and Services in Gloucester
GCH aims to provide homes where people feel safe, secure and proud to live.
Its services include:
- Housing management: Support with tenancies, rent and neighbourhood matters.
- Repairs: Day-to-day repairs and property maintenance.
- Planned works: Long-term investment in homes and shared areas.
- New homes: Development of more affordable housing.
- Customer support: Help for residents who need added support.
- Community services: Work with local groups and partner organisations.
- Homelessness support: Homes and services for people in housing need.
Gloucester Communities
GCH works closely with residents and local partners.
It aims to create jobs, improve neighbourhoods and support people in need. It also encourages residents to help shape housing services.
The organisation’s stated values are:
- Pride
- Quality
- Integrity
- Innovation
These values guide how teams work with customers, colleagues and local communities.
Working at Gloucester City Homes
Gloucester City Homes offers roles across housing, property and business services.
Employees can work in areas such as:
- Housing management
- Customer services
- Repairs and maintenance
- Property and asset management
- Building safety and compliance
- Development
- Community services
- Finance
- Digital and data
- Communications
- Business support
GCH describes itself as a people-focused employer. Staff can support residents while also helping to improve homes and local services.
Website
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2005
Specialties
Housing, Tenants, Community Engagement, Regeneration Projects, Maintenance, Development, and Building
