Awards and accolades

The CIH Scotland Housing Awards 2024

This event celebrated the outstanding achievements of individuals, organisations, and projects that have significantly impacted the housing sector in Scotland. The annual event, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, took place on Friday, 8 November 2024, at the Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central. River Clyde Homes are delighted to have been selected as winners in two of the categories this year: 

Working in partnership 

Improving Outcomes for Homeless Households in Inverclyde, working in partnership with Inverclyde Council Health and Social Care Partnership Homeless Team 

Net zero in housing 

The Prospecthill Court Retrofit Project 
We were also shortlisted for Housing Team of the year for the work being done by our Financial Wellbeing Team. 

TPAS(S) Gold Accreditation for Excellence in Tenant Participation

River Clyde Homes has achieved the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (Scotland) TPAS(S), gold accreditation for Excellence in Tenant Participation. This award recognises excellence in involving all River Clyde Homes’ customers in the delivery of housing services. 

Investors In People

On our first attempt, we were awarded Gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating River Clyde Homes' commitment to lead, support and manage their people effectively to achieve sustainable results.

Investors In Young People

We were awarded the prestigious Investors in Young People (IIYP) Platinum Accreditation in recognition of our commitment to the training and development of young people. The award is testament to River Clyde Homes' effective practices around youth employment.

Healthy Working Lives Gold Award

River Clyde Homes received the prestigious Healthy Working Lives Gold Award in recognition of our efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and improve workplace health, safety and wellbeing. We have an ongoing commitment to recognise and address health inequalities in our organisation.

Apprentice of the Year

We're proud to announce that our colleague, labourer George Bennett, was the 2017 winner of Construction Industry Training Board's "Apprentice of the Year" award.  As a mature apprentice George is a great example of the saying 'you are never too old to learn'.

Scottish Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes Award

In March 2017 we received recognition for our work in providing energy efficient measures to tackle fuel poverty for our customers at the Scottish Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes Awards, with two commendations for the regeneration works at Cartsdyke Apartments in the east end of Greenock.

Inverclyde Community Health and Care Partnership Awards of Excellence

Our Sheltered Services Team Leader and Dementia Ambassador, Angela Montgomery, was part of a cross-sector team who won the 'Our People' category at the 2016 awards recognising our contribution towards a dementia friendly Inverclyde.