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Spring 2019
The Newsletter for
Oaklee Housing
Tenants
Taoiseach
welcomes
tenants
to our new
Development
in Dublin
Target
100%
How we’re performing New homes for Kilkenny Halloween Energy Advice
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Taoiseach’s Visit Page 5
Delivering New Homes Page 12
oaklee.ie Colouring In Competition Page 20
01 400 2650
A message How to
from our Chief Save
Executive Officer Energy
Sharon Cosgrove
Welcome to the latest edition of which was opened by the can get involved, how to avail
Some of
Oaklee News which I hope you
will find interesting and helpful.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and
the Minister for State Damien
of the community grants and a
children’s colouring competition.
our top tips!
English TD. Some of the families
In this edition I am delighted to who recently moved in met the On behalf of the all the staff and • Use low energy lightbulbs.
welcome quite a few new tenants Taoiseach and Minister. We have Board of Oaklee Housing, I would • Close curtains at dusk to keep heat in.
to Oaklee Housing who have many more housing schemes like to wish you all the very best
moved into their homes over the under construction, completing well for 2019. • Turn off unnecessary lighting.
last 6 months. over the next few months. • Only open windows when needed
for ventilation.
I hope you are settling well into In this edition we have practical • Familiarise yourself with how to use
your homes and communities. articles on fire safety, gas safety
any heating controls.
Our Housing Officers are there to and how to save energy – all very Working
help, so if you have any queries, useful to keep you safe in your together • Only boil the water you need in your kettle.
please do give the service centre home and to help reduce utility for positive • Consider purchasing energy
a call. bills. As we go into the coldest efficient appliances.
time of the year. change.
• Avoid blocking your radiators.
We are proud to announce the
opening of our newest housing As always we update you on • Switch off appliances that are
scheme, Stormanstown House, the Tenants’ Forum, on how you on standby.
• Use your washing machine wisely.
For more information please contact the
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
We welcome your input (SEAI) on 1850 376 666 or visit:
www.seai.ie
This is the Oaklee Housing newsletter, Oaklee News, which we will
be sending to you twice a year. We hope to provide you with a GET IN TOUCH
range of interesting and enjoyable articles that provide important Oaklee Housing,
information, reports on staff and residents, offer hints and tips about 132 James’s Street,
lifestyle and include the occasional competition and quiz. Dublin
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Please let us know what you think of this initiative and how you feel
your newsletter can be improved further. We welcome letters, recipes, T: 01 400 2650 T: 01 400 2650
photos or other contributions from you to make these publications E: enquiries@oakleehousing.ie oaklee.ie
feel closer to you. www.oaklee.ie
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How we’re performing Taoiseach welcomes tenants to Oaklee
Oaklee Housing are at the forefront in the provision of social housing and Housing’s newest Development in Dublin
are committed to delivering quality housing and excellent customer
services that enhance the lives of customers and communities. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar,
Minister of State for Housing and
It is important that your voice, in relation to our services, is heard as It is important
the feedback that we receive is vital for Oaklee Housing to identify and correct
It is important
that
that your your voice,
voice,
Urban Development, Damien English
any problems within our service delivery and to ensure that we meet in relation toto
in relation our
our and Noel Rock TD, today visited
services, is heard.
the needs of all our customers. services, is heard.
Oaklee Housing’s newest €11 million
Customer Enquiries development Stormanstown
House, Dublin.
Target Target Target Nearly all tenants of the development
85% 85% 14 have now moved into their homes.
75.5% 86% 11.5 The €11 million housing scheme completed in
early October is funded through a combination
of partners including government, Dublin City
Council and Oaklee Housing.
of enquiries resolved at of customers satisfaction average working days Oaklee Housing entered into a contract with a
first point of contact rating of Oaklee Housing to respond to stage 1 developer to buy the site, which facilitated the
Services Centre complaints recommencement of construction of the site.
This partially completed development lay derelict
for almost a decade and was an eyesore for local
Customer Services Gas Safety Human Resources neighbours. Given the requirement for social
housing in the area Oaklee Housing were
delighted to acquire the completed units Sharon Cosgrove said:
Target Target Target within a top quality scheme.
95% 100% 3% This site lay derelict for almost a
The Taoiseach and the Minister received a tour decade and was an eyesore for local
96.7% of the new development by Oaklee Housing staff neighbours. It was in need of re-
and got the chance to meet some of the new
98.29% 2.39% tenants and hear how their new home will have development, particularly given the
of gas boilers were overall sickness a positive impact on their lives. requirement for social housing in the
Call Advisor Call Quality serviced within a year absence in the year area. We were pleased to be able to
It is great to see the development finally handed
over to many new families who will make it their acquire the site and develop a top
Repairs home, just in time for Christmas. quality scheme, which will provide
much needed social housing for
We were also pleased to welcome the Taoiseach
families in need.
Target and Minister to Stormanstown to see the
Target Target
92% development first-hand.
93% 92%
Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar said:
94.8% 94.9% 91.1% With a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom apartments, 42 units in total, this much-
Emergency repairs Urgent repairs Routine repairs needed development caters for a range of families and their individual needs in the
completed within completed within completed within Ballymun and surrounding area. Tenants, who had been on the social housing waiting list,
24 Hours 4 working days 20 working days moving into their new homes.
The performance figures are for the period April 2018 - October 2018
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New Homes for Kilkenny
Work has begun on More than €6 million will be
invested into the development by
The Walkin Street development
will also include a community
Sharon Cosgrove, Chief Executive Officer of Oaklee Housing said:
an Oaklee Housing Oaklee Housing, with finance from centre which will enable the local
development that the Housing Finance Agency and neighbourhood to meet for social “There are many demands for housing Putting
will provide 27 new
the Local Government’s Capital
Advance Lasing Facility (CALF).
events, education classes, or
recreational activities. in today’s society and it is important Customers
homes for families
The homes are designed to meet a Ormonde Construction was
that we get more homes underway. We at the Heart
on the housing range of tenancy needs including appointed as the main contractor
are working in close partnership with a of Everything
waiting list in those of families and individuals and with a build period of 15
We Do!
Kilkenny.
with limited mobility. months, the homes will be ready range of local authorities, government
in early 2020.
agencies and developers to accelerate Oaklee Housing would like tenants
to have a voice in influencing
the delivery of social and affordable our decisions. We are passionate
for our tenants to gain skills and
homes for a range of needs. We believe knowledge which can be used to
affect change and improve the
a collaborative approach can enable us delivery of housing services.
to provide an effective response to the The overarching aim of the Oaklee
Tenant Engagement Programme is
Rebuilding Ireland agenda.” to have a clear approach to tenant
involvement which is inclusive of
residents from all communities.
We understand not everyone wants
the same level of involvement so
aim to have informal and formal
involvement opportunities for
tenants to choose from with many
activities that can be completed
from the comfort of your own
home. Whether it’s taking a back
seat role or centre stage we will
give you the support and training
you need!
More than
If you would like to get
€6 million 27 involved in the Tenants’
new homes Forum, you can contact
will be invested
for families our dedicated Tenant
by Oaklee
Involvement Team on
Housing 01 400 2650.
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Fire Safety at Home
Whilst Oaklee Housing is committed to ensuring our homes are managed
to the highest standards, fire safety is a shared responsibility. We have set
out some useful fire safety advice below:
Fire may cause serious injuries and extensive damage to property and possessions. By following
a few simple steps and maintaining a basic level of awareness you can considerably reduce the
chances of fire in your home.
Your home is already equipped with smoke alarms which you should test weekly. Never remove your
batteries, disconnect or cover your smoke alarm. Where alarms are connected to a communal build-
ing fire alarm system they will be tested by Oaklee Housing staff and contractors.
• Use the heating system provided. Do not use • Make sure cigarettes are stubbed out somewhere else in the building, you’re • You should not use a lift if a fire happens
additional heaters that have flames (gas and properly and are disposed of carefully, and usually safest staying in your apartments
• If you cannot escape because of smoke in
paraffin) or electric bar heaters. never smoke in bed. unless you’re affected by heat or smoke.
the corridors, you will need to stay in your
• Do not store things in gas or electric meter • Get into the habit of closing doors at night. • If you live in an apartment you should apartment, near a window, where you can
cupboards. If you want to keep a child’s bedroom door plan how to escape if there is a fire in your wait for assistance. Call 999 or 112 and tell
• Always treat an alarm as a real fire – it might open, close the doors to the lounge and home or your block. It is likely that an the fire service operator which apartment
be someone burning toast, but it might not. kitchen; it might help to save their life if apartment will share common areas with you are in. The operator will tell the fire
there is a fire. other apartments, such as corridors and fighters to come and assist you or let you
• Make a fire action plan so that everyone in stairways. The owner of the building will know that your apartment is not in danger.
your home knows how to get out if there is a • Regularly clean the filters in tumble dryers
and kitchen extractor hoods. have the responsibility of making sure that This is particularly important if you have
fire. the necessary fire safety measures needed in difficulty moving around or using the stairs.
• Keep the exits from your home clear so that • Keep matches and lighters where children these areas are installed.
you can escape if there is a fire. can’t see or reach them.
For example, there may be a communal fire Tell your Housing Officer or let the Fire
• Make sure that everyone in your home can • Take special care when you’re tired or have alarm, fire doors and other fire safety features Service know that you would be unable to
easily find the keys for doors and windows. taken alcohol. of the common areas which will need to be evacuate if there was a fire in your building.
• Don’t overload electrical sockets. Remember, regularly maintained. Never interfere with fire
• Take extra care in the kitchen – accidents • The consequences of a fire can be
one plug for one socket. detection equipment or fire safety measures
while cooking account for over half of fires in devastating, even if it doesn’t result in the
such as fire doors and never leave rubbish,
homes. Never leave young children alone in • Don’t leave the TV or other electrical loss of life or injury. While Oaklee Housing
unwanted furniture etc in the communal
the kitchen. appliances on standby. Always switch them will repair or replace damaged fixtures and
areas. If you come across materials that have
off and unplug them when not in use. fittings, we will not replace your personal
• Take extra care if cooking with hot oil and been left, they may present a risk to you and
items.
never throw water onto or try to move very • If you or a member of your household has your family. Please contact us immediately.
hot or burning oil. Consider buying a deep- any difficulty seeing, hearing or moving • You are therefore strongly advised to take
fat fryer which is controlled by a thermostat about your home, you will need to take extra out home contents insurance to cover your
(if you don’t already have one). care to deal with the risk of a fire. • It is important to understand the fire safety personal affects in the event of fire.
measures built into the common areas;
• Never leave lit candles in unoccupied rooms • Apartments are built to be fire-resisting and
contact Oaklee Housing if you want us to
or in rooms where children are on their own. should contain fires until the Fire Brigade
explain the safety plans for the premises and
• Make sure candles are in secure holders on a arrive provided doors are kept shut.
make sure that you are familiar with what
surface that doesn’t burn and are away from • Walls, ceilings and doors will hold back you should do if a fire happens.
any materials that could burn. flames and smoke, so if there’s a fire
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Your guide to gas safety
Lots of homes use on gas for heating, hot water and
cooking. Whilst well maintained gas equipment is
generally very safe, faulty gas boilers, fires and cookers
can be deadly. Appliances which are not regularly
serviced by Oaklee Housing can cause gas leaks,
fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Safety checks let the engineer in. Gas checks save lives. By law,
Oaklee Housing is fully committed to ensuring we have to do them. If you repeatedly refuse to let
your safety within your home and that all gas us in, we may have to take legal action. We will
appliances are maintained in a safe condition. also seek to recover any additional costs incurred. What will the engineer check?
By law, we have to check all gas appliances in
your home every year, to make sure that they are No Access Procedure:
The engineer will check and service all the gas
appliances that Oaklee Housing owns, such as Gas safety: top tips
safe. A gas engineer needs to visit your home to gas boilers and appliances. They will also check
• Always follow the appliance
carry out this free safety check and service. It is vital that you provide access to allow the gas supply pipes and complete a visual manufacturer’s operating instructions
Oaklee Housing to check and service your gas check of gas appliances that you own, such as gas for your gas appliances
How do I know when my gas service is due? boiler. If you do not contact us and our engineers cookers. They will not complete a service of
The safety check and service is carried out are unable to gain access to your property, your appliances as they are your responsibility. • Ensure you give access to Oaklee Housing
annually. Our gas engineers will contact you Oaklee Housing will enter into our No Access Registered Gas Installer engineer to
Procedure, which could result in your gas supply check the appliances in your home
approximately 12 weeks before your service The engineer will also be able to answer any gas
annually as requested
certificate expires to arrange an appointment for being shut off; your tenancy may also be at risk questions that you have. They can show you how
the safety check and service to be completed. and we may commence legal proceedings to to use the heating and hot water system, and can • Make sure you know where and how to
ensure access is given. Our number one priority is also give advice about saving energy. turn off your gas supply
We start the process at this point to ensure that to ensure you are safe in your home.
the service is completed before the current What if an appliance is faulty? • You must request permission from Oaklee
What should I do if I will not be at home for The engineer will fix faults straight away if they Housing to install a gas appliance
certificate expires. The next service will be due
no more than 12 months following this service. the appointment for the Gas Safety Check? can. If they can’t, they will arrange follow-up • If you think an appliance might be
Our engineers will endeavour to arrange the service repairs. They will disconnect appliances that are faulty, turn it off and call Oaklee Housing
How long does the safety check take? to suit you, however, your new appointment unsafe where they are unable to repair immediately to report it
The check takes about 40 minutes. Once the must take place within 7days from the original immediately. We will fix the problem as soon as
safety check and service is completed the appointment date. If you need to change the possible, for free. • Test your carbon monoxide detector
appointment please contact the gas contractor regularly and report any faults to Oaklee
contractor will provide you with a Gas Safety Housing immediately
Certificate, please keep this in a safe place directly - their contact details will be Benefits of Servicing your Boiler
for your records. noted on the appointment card you have been In addition to the obvious safety benefits of boiler
sent, alternatively contact Oaklee Services servicing, a well maintained boiler will also
Who does the check?
A qualified Registered Gas Installer (RGI) engineer
Centre immediately on 01 400 2650 or by e-mail
to repairs@oakleehousing.ie. If you
ensure the boiler is operating efficiently, thereby
reducing your fuel costs. Important:
will do the check. Please ask to see their identity do not contact us and our contractors are unable If you smell gas, or think that there may be
to gain access, Oaklee Housing will enter into a gas leak: call the 24 hour Gas Emergency
card before you let them in. Never reconnect an appliance that Service immediately on:
our no access procedure, which could result in
Do I have to let the engineer in? your gas supply being shut off and your has been disconnected for safety
reasons as this is dangerous.
Yes. Your tenancy agreement says that you must tenancy may also be at risk.
T: 1850 20 50 50
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Delivering If you’re interested in any of these
homes: call T: 01 400 2650 Ensure
your
New Homes
or visit oaklee.ie
benefits
are
Greenville,
Enniscorthy
The Galleries,
Donabate
Mortgage correct
to Rent
Oaklee Housing have recently
completed an additional 18 units
under the Mortgage to Rent
(MTR) program. Through the MTR
program, Oaklee Housing works
Greenville, Enniscorthy, The Galleries, to assist families and individuals
who have unsustainable
Co. Wexford Donabate mortgages and who are eligible Oaklee Housing
Located in North Dublin, The for social housing. Oaklee Housing
Phase one of Greenville is due
to complete late 2018 with
Galleries Donabate is an apartment acquires the properties and leases would advise all of our
complex of 43 spacious units ranging them to their former owners as
the delivery of 11 units in a
combination of 3 bedroom semi-
from one to three bed dwellings. social housing. This reduces the customers to check to
The units are spread between two stress of unsustainable debt for
detached houses and 2 bedroom
duplexes and is being developed
separate blocks creating its own the MTR client and also reduces ensure their benefits or
courtyard of open space for the the number of people made
as a turnkey development . Once
completed Greenville will have
tenants living in the development. homeless through repossessions. entitlements are correct,
The scheme is due for completion In the process any remedial works
over 46 much needed homes
to help house families who are
early 2019. required to the properties are with further information
addressed to bring them up to a
currently on the housing list.
social housing lettable standard. available from
Stormanstown
Hall, Ballymun www.welfare.ie
Walkinslough Court, Visit oaklee.ie or follow us on
Hampton Kilkenny
Woods, Facebook and Twitter for
Dublin Walkinslough Court is a
daily updates.
development of 27 units comprising
a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
apartments with the ground floor
Stormanstown Hall, units being design with tenants with
Ballymun disabilities in mind. Located on the
Hampton Woods, former site of the Lighthouse public
Oaklee Housing are proud to have
Dublin recently completed the purchase house, convenient to Kilkenny city
We recently acquired eight of 42 new homes in Ballymun. centre it had been lying derelict
2 bed 2 bath duplexes on The development consists of 11 for some time before Oaklee
Hampton Woods Road, Dublin 11. townhouses and 31 apartments in Housing purchased it. Construction
The acquired units will be given an a mixture of one to three bed units. commenced in September 2018 and
T: 01 400 2650
extensive refurbishment and will Allocations have already been is due to be completed in early 2019.
oaklee.ie
be delivered by end of 2018. completed and tenants have now
moved in.
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MENU OF TENANT IF YOU WOULD
INVOLVEMENT – LIKE TO GET
Together we will INVOLVED
achieve more WITH Oaklee
Housing
simply fill out the form below
Get involved? Menu of Tenant Involvement
Being involved with Oaklee Housing will give you
Resident Groups – Represent your community Estate Walkabouts – Walk around your estate
the chance to:
on a wide range of issues by being part of a with your Housing and Property Services Officer
Resident Group in your area. to identify areas of concern and agree priorities
[Meets as and when required – 2.5 hours per meeting] for the local community.
[Meets annually – 2 hours per meeting]
1 2 3 4 Tenant Champion – Where no formal Tenant
Association exists become a Tenant Champion Mystery Shoppers – Test services and provide
Give to represent your local community, working feedback as a mystery shopper by carrying out
Be active Make Oaklee Be part of
in shaping your area Housing a group to How do I get involved? beside Oaklee housing staff to address any a series of pre-agreed tasks, such as telephone
You can choose how to get involved and when by issues in your area. calls or reception visits, and report on findings.
Oaklee a better your views review and
Housing’s place to on the improve selecting the type and level of involvement that [1 hour per week] Training will be provided.
suits your lifestyle. [Meets quarterly over set days]
services live in services services Tenants’ Forum Group – We currently have
you receive one Forum which meets to discuss housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey – Assist with the
Oaklee Housing would be delighted to related issues and sharing best practice ideas. development of a Tenant Satisfaction Survey to
hear from you [Meets every 10 weeks – 2.5 hours per meeting] help us identify our strengths and weaknesses.
Please complete the Menu of Involvement in this [Meets with staff and Consultant as required before and
newsletter and return to Oaklee Housing or hand Editorial Team – Write and review articles for after the survey issue.]
it to a member of Oaklee Housing staff. Telephone our Tenant Newsletter and website and report Register of Tenants – Respond to surveys or
01 400 2650 and ask for the Tenant Involvement on the work of the Tenants’ Forum.
5 6 7 8 Team. [Meets quarterly – 2 hours per meeting]
comment on specific service areas which you
are interested in. We can contact you by text,
Help post, email or telephone call.
Oaklee Oaklee Housing believes that it is essential to consider [As and when required – time commitment can be
Housing Gain Receive Meet the views of our tenants with regard to the services as little as 20 minutes]
better useful relevant new and housing we provide. We are committed to putting
understand skills training people our customers at the heart of service delivery and
the needs we believe that by listening to and taking on board Your Details
of tenants
your views, we can ensure that policies and services
are more responsive to changing needs and rising Name Telephone
aspirations.
Address Please complete and return to:
We recognise that it is important to offer a range of
Oaklee Housing,
involvement methods which are fit for purpose and
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appropriate to the needs of our tenants, providing
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the opportunity for you to get involved with us on
whatever level best suits your lifestyle. If you are
interested in working with Oaklee Housing staff to
improve our services, please indicate which option
would be most appropriate for you and return the
completed form.
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If you have your own electricity or
gas meter then you may be able to
save money by:
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so you either receive bills or pre-pay
using a card.
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• Alternative billing options such as
paperless or online billing.
• One of the easiest ways to save money
is to consider switching suppliers.
Different ways to pay your rent
Comparison websites can assist with
There are a number of methods which are available to
comparing energy providers, such as
pay your rent including;
www.bonkers.ie and www.switcher.ie Changes in
Payment Card Standing Order Circumstances
The payment card can be A standing order can be set up
If your rent is calculated on the
used at any PostPoint outlet to pay rent via your bank or you
in Ireland displaying one of basis of your income you must
Visit oaklee.ie or follow us on can use your internet online
the PostPoint signs below or advise Oaklee Housing of any
banking facility. Further details
Facebook and Twitter for it can be used at any Post are available from Oaklee changes in your circumstances as
Office. Services Centre. soon as they occur, including;
daily updates.
Household Budget • changes to household income
mybills.ie
Rent can be deducted from mybills.ie is a free service from ( including additional income
Welfare Benefits via the An Post providing a ‘one-stop- from training schemes or
Household Budget Scheme, shop’ for paying bills online increases in welfare benefits)
administered by An Post. including your weekly rental • if anyone moves in or out of
A deduction form can be payment. Tenant’s can also set your property
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downloaded from www. up payments to pay a regular
oaklee.ie • if additional children join
anpost.ie or ring Customer amount automatically.
Services on 1800 707172 or the household.
contact our services centre. Cheques or postal orders or
cash payments in our Head
Office.
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If you are interested in setting up a group in your
Community development and you have a project in mind.
grants
Please contact Oaklee Housing for information
and an application form:
Oaklee Housing, 132 James’s Street, Dublin 8
Scheme T: 01 400 2650
E: enquiries@oakleehousing.ie
Application for Start Up Project Funding Conditions
What is the Community Grant? The Oaklee Housing 1. Any amount awarded must be used solely for the purpose
community grant is available to fund projects that outlined in the application. The amount awarded will be final
and will not be increased in the event of any overspend.
involve people in their developments. Groups who have availed
2. If you do not spend the whole amount, any unspent funds
should be returned to Oaklee Housing Association.
Oaklee Housing believes that by supporting communities and residents groups, they will be capable of of Community Grants 3. For audit purposes, expenditure receipts, balances and details
of planned expenditure must be provided on request.
delivering creative solutions to community issues and will enhance the place where they live, particularly 4. The Association will not be responsible for any expenditure
when they work together. Examples of projects include; environmental projects, social events, kids clubs Hawthorn Court Residents’ Association on your project prior to you receiving your letter confirming
Hawthorn Court Residents’ Association have received any awards given.
and community arts projects.
on going grant funding for gardening projects within 5. Once funding has been given there is no on-going commitment
their development for a number of years. The funding from the Association to issue further funds for a project. We will
The projects which we will support demonstrate strengthening communities and deliver direct benefit consider subsequent funding bids, but this is not guaranteed.
has allowed them to purchase a poly tunnel, green
to our tenants, their families and communities, which will help contribute to our vision that together house and equipment which allow the keen gardeners
6. You agree to acknowledge support in all subsequent positive
we enrich lives. publicity relating to the project. You will contact the Association
in the scheme to grow flowers and vegetables from seed. to check that they wish to be included in such publicity, before
The project has given tenants, their friends and family publicity goes out.
A formal residents group does not need to be set up initially to avail of a grant but a Residents Group the opportunity to socialise and enhance community 7. Oaklee Housing reserves the right to inform media
will need to be established for ongoing funding. spirit and chat about something really positive. This organisations of support given to your group.
community spirit has benefited tenants by reducing 8. Oaklee Housing reserves the right to refuse to provide an
Applications for projects can be made throughout the year. social isolation and has improved the environment explanation when a funding application has been refused.
greatly for the tenants some of whom are unable to get 9. Oaklee Housing will withhold payment/part payment if:
There are two types of Community Grant: out and about. • It becomes apparent that the application form contained
incorrect information.
Residents’ Residents’ Group Rowantree Court Gardening Group
1 2
• If your group/organisation ceases to exist, the project closes
or the purpose of your organisation changes in any way that
Rowantree Court Gardening Group have recently received is not in line with the grant given.
Group Start Ongoing Project start up grant funding to purchase paint to refurbish
garden furniture and sheds. Additional equipment and
• If you do not return financial or monitoring information
when requested.
Up Grant Funding plants to brighten up the patio area in the scheme have
also been funded through the grant. The project has
10. You agree to allow Oaklee Housing representatives to visit
your project and talk to participants.
brought tenants from different backgrounds together
and has created a great community spirit.
A start up grant up to a maximum of An annual grant up to a maximum of €500.00
€150.00 per group will be made available per group will be made available to help fund
to help fund the start up of projects and ongoing projects.
the formation of a Residents’ Group. How to apply… • Details of the tenants’ group
To avail of ongoing project grant funding,
A group of tenants with a creative idea a formal Residents’ Group should be in An application form should • Details of the proposed project to be funded
be completed and returned • Proposed costings for the project
can apply for funding. The group will place. The group should have the following; a to Oaklee Housing,
have to demonstrate an ability to deliver constitution, group structure and confirmation 132 James’s Street, Dublin, • Evidence that all relevant tenants / communities
the proposed project which they wish to that an AGM has been held, copies of financial DO8 PK25. have been consulted and invited to take part
have funded. accounts and bank statements to show how
the grant has been spent and evaluation of The application should include
• Details of how the group intends to monitor and
evaluate the success of the project
the success of projects. the following information:
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