About Ardenglen

Ardenglen owns and manages 982 homes for social rent, and we factor a further 18 properties, all located in East Castlemilk.

We are led by an experienced and capable Board made up of volunteers who have a wide range ofskills and perspectives including strong insight into the needs of our customers and community.

The Board’s responsibilities include providing leadership and direction, while operational management is led by the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team.

Ardenglen was set up in 1990 to provide community-led action to reverse poor housing conditionsand neighbourhood decline in East Castlemilk. Over the last 30 years, we have exceeded that remit by:

• Establishing community ownership of housing in the area

• Growing in size through a partnership with Castlebrae Co-operative and an additional stock transfer from Glasgow Housing Association

• Securing substantial public and private investment to create new and improved homes

• Managing our housing in a way that is closely aligned with local needs

• Investing in services and activities beyond housing that benefit the community

• Keeping our rents affordable.

We are proud of our achievements which have delivered sustainable regeneration, greatly improved living conditions for residents, and long-term value for the public money invested in our community. While there is much to do as we adapt to fresh challenges, Ardenglen is planning for the future with confidence and ambition.

By providing aspirational homes and high quality services we will transform communities to enhance the quality of life of our customers.

Our updated Business Plan addresses significant changes in Ardenglen’s operating environment since the 2022 Plan.

These include the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on our tenants and economic turbulence and uncertainty affecting the business as a whole. High inflation and interest rates and sharp increases in property management costs are just some of the challenges social landlords are having to manage as well as considerable uncertainty about how and when the economic outlook will improve.

Our updated Strategic Delivery Plan outlines Ardenglen’s strategic direction in 2023/24 and 2024/25 will involve:

• Consolidating and improving our services and homes

• Managing our assets and resources well

• For the benefit of our customers and communities

• Improving opportunities and the quality of life for local people

• Managing our spending prudently to ensure the Association’s sustainability and resilience.